Literature
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Debut novel by Lisa Howorth is a Southern mosaicJun 23, 2014 5:30 am - There are many good reasons to read and enjoy “Flying Shoes.” For one, it is the debut novel of Lisa Howorth, a much revered stalwart of the literary South. She is the f...
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Book notes: Anderson's brings Lisa See to NapervilleJun 21, 2014 5:45 am - • Meet New York Times best-selling author Lisa See as she reads from and signs copies of her newest title, "China Dolls," at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Anderson's Booksh...
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New Rowling book finally available on AmazonJun 19, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — J.K. Rowling's latest novel has quickly climbed up the best-seller lists now that it's finally available for purchase on Amazon.com. Rowling's detective novel...
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Arlington Hts. library planning One Book programJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library will be launching the village's first "One Book, One Village" program later this summer. The library will host a big reveal at a s...
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Aurora author's first book wins awardsJun 18, 2014 11:00 pm - Nearly a year ago, Aurora resident Brian Basilico was announcing the publication of his first book, "It's Not About You, It's About Bacon; Relationship Marketing in a So...
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Stephanie Plum's back for more in 'Top Secret Twenty-One'Jun 18, 2014 5:30 am - Janet Evanovich delivers another hilarious entry in her Stephanie Plum series with "Top Secret Twenty-One." Life is never dull for bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. He...
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Avery Corman writes memoir of Bronx boyhoodJun 17, 2014 5:30 am - Before Brooklyn became a hipster haven with pricey real estate and the Bronx became the poster child for urban blight, neighborhood life in those outer boroughs was pret...
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'Mr. Mercedes' is classic Stephen King novelJun 16, 2014 11:00 pm - “Mr. Mercedes” is classic Stephen King. Creepy, yet realistic characters that get under your skin and stay there, a compelling story that twists and turns at breakneck s...
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Book notes: Join Van Aken for book-signing partyJun 14, 2014 5:30 am - • Best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews discusses and signs copies of her new novel, “Save the Date,” at 7 p.m. Monday, June 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson ...
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'Driving Miss Daisy' playwright to speak at HarperJun 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Submitted by Harper College Playwright Alfred Uhry clutched the iconic gold statuette during his acceptance speech at the 1990 Academy Awards and quipped, "I guess I'm l...