Literature
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Composed Maine South song, wrote book, and BTW, dated HillaryJul 19, 2014 11:00 pm - Pingree Grove composer and author — by the way — dated Hillary Rodham
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Comic Book Mania Convention visits Elgin libraryJul 19, 2014 1:00 am - The fifth annual Comic Book Mania Convention drew large crowds (with a few people in costume) to the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin Saturday. More than 20 comic boo...
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'Days of Rage' is fast-paced thrillerJul 17, 2014 1:01 am - "Days of Rage" (Dutton), by Brad Taylor The world of Special Ops seems to be a new trend in publishing, but author Brad Taylor, a former Delta Force operative, knows how...
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'The Bone Orchard' is satisfying mysteryJul 16, 2014 1:01 am - "The Bone Orchard" (Minotaur Books), by Paul Doiron Mike Bowditch's recklessness and insubordination, along with his struggle with a series of personal tragedies, seeme...
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Harper Lee says she didn't OK new book about herJul 16, 2014 1:00 am - The reclusive author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” one of the most acclaimed novels of the 20th century, says she never gave her approval to a new memoir that portrays its...
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Modern Russian fable superbly drawnJul 14, 2014 5:45 am - Twin brothers Yarik and Dima were virtual look-alikes as boys growing up in rural Russia. Their joys and dreams entwined. Often when one spoke, the other would finish hi...
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Former 'Bachelor' winner writes of finding loveJul 14, 2014 5:30 am - NEW YORK - When Courtney Robertson appeared on ABC's dating competition series "The Bachelor" in 2012, she was quickly elevated to villain status. Many viewers - and he...
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10 business books for your summer reading listJul 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Planning on doing some summer reading? Throw one of these books into your beach tote at the suggestion of the experts at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith Sch...
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Review: Unlimited e-book services offer plentyJul 12, 2014 8:16 am - SPANISH FORK, Utah - Two startups are trying to do for e-books what Netflix does for movies. Oyster and Scribd let you read as many books as you want for a monthly price...
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Book notes: Chris Bohjalian stops at Naperville's Anderson'sJul 12, 2014 5:45 am - • Meet mystery writer Lori Rader-Day as she discusses and signs copies of her debut thriller, “The Black Hour,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Cook Park Library, 413 N. ...