Literature
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Book tracks insurgence that propelled ReaganAug 05, 2014 6:00 am - Even Republicans piled on President Richard Nixon as the Watergate scandal wore on. But not California Gov. Ronald Reagan. He said Watergate was being “blown out of prop...
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Elizabeth Little's 'Dear Daughter' is engrossingAug 05, 2014 6:00 am - The unlikable protagonist with a biting personality and outrageous actions, but who is fascinating at the same time, has never been more popular. Just think of “Gone Gir...
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Waukegan considering statue to honor Ray BradburyAug 05, 2014 1:01 am - Waukegan is considering a new way to honor famed author Ray Bradbury. Bradbury lived in Waukegan until age 13. He wrote several books, including "Dandelion Wine," "Somet...
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'Days of Rage' is fast-paced thrillerAug 04, 2014 5:45 am - The world of Special Ops seems to be a new trend in publishing, but author Brad Taylor, a former Delta Force operative, knows how to unveil the behind-the-scenes action....
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Book notes: 'Chicagoland Vampires' author speaks in Oak BrookAug 02, 2014 6:30 am - • Chicago-area author Rebecca Makkai discusses her novel "Hundred-Year House," a book with a plot set on Chicago's North Shore, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Anderson's ...
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In Todd Parr's world, it's OK to make mistakesAug 01, 2014 6:00 am - NEW YORK - In Todd Parr's world, it's OK to wear your undies on your head, spill your milk, or eat mac and cheese in the bathtub. Most of all, it's OK to be yourself. In...
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'The Bone Orchard' is satisfying mysterAug 01, 2014 5:45 am - Mike Bowditch's recklessness and insubordination, along with his struggle with a series of personal tragedies, seemed to make him a bad match for his job as a Maine game...
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'The Home Place' a strong debut for Carrie La SeurJul 29, 2014 6:00 am - Carrie La Seur's finely crafted debut chronicles a woman's complicated relationship with her hometown of Billings, Montana, her relatives who stayed behind and her a...
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Little Free Library debuts at Arlington Hts. community centerJul 27, 2014 11:00 pm - For Tyler Frank, 14, and Matt Barba, 13, what started out as an assignment for their Genius Hour class at Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights recently became a rea...
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Book notes: Meet 'Twilight' screenwriter Chris Weitz in NapervilleJul 26, 2014 6:30 am - • "Going Somewhere" author Brian Benson discusses his book at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or th...