Literature
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Book notes: Austin Mahone intros book at Naperville's North CentralDec 06, 2014 5:45 am - • Singer-songwriter Austin Mahone introduces his new book, "Austin Mahone: Just How It Happened," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Pfeiffer Hall, on the campus of North ...
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Travel books, for gifts or your own coffee tableDec 05, 2014 5:01 am - NEW YORK - Shopping, romance, bucket lists, inspiration and information: All of these things and more can be found in books for travelers that are out this season in tim...
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'Testing Trilogy' author to visit Lake Zurich High SchoolDec 05, 2014 12:01 am - A nationally known author will visit Lake Zurich High School on Monday, Dec. 8. Making the appearance will be Joelle Charbonneau, who wrote a popular young adult series ...
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'Midnight in Siberia' looks at Russia todayDec 03, 2014 5:00 am - As the West nervously watches a newly aggressive Russia, many commentators are trying to figure out what Vladimir Putin is thinking. But “Midnight in Siberia” reminds us...
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Karen Pirie is on the case in 'The Skeleton Road'Dec 02, 2014 4:45 am - Author Val McDermid melds the political thriller with the police procedural for an intense novel that gives equal attention to each genre. McDermid pulls together a com...
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'Midnight in Siberia' looks at Russia todayNov 30, 2014 10:00 pm - "Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia" (W.W. Norton), by David Greene As the West nervously watches a newly aggressive Russia, many commentators...
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'Divergent' author promotes holiday givingNov 30, 2014 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - Barrington author Veronica Roth is in a giving mood: The multimillion-selling young adult author is backing a holiday season campaign that supports First Book...
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Karen Pirie is on the case in 'The Skeleton Road'Nov 30, 2014 10:00 pm - "The Skeleton Road" (Atlantic Monthly Press), by Val McDermid Author Val McDermid melds the political thriller with the police procedural for an intense novel that gives...
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Book notes: Former president visiting NapervilleNov 29, 2014 5:00 am - • Former President George W. Bush signs copies of his newest book “41: A Portrait of My Father” at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Anderson's Bookshop 123 W. Jefferson Ave., N...
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Novelist PD James dies at age 94Nov 27, 2014 12:01 am - LONDON - Mystery writer P.D. James, who brought realistic modern characters to the classical British detective story, has died, her publisher said. She was 94. Faber and...