Literature
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Book review: 'Home for Wayward Girls' about rising above abuse
Apr 29, 2023 6:00 am - "The Home for Wayward Girls" (Harper) by Marcia Bradley There have been a number of recent accounts of young people, particularly young women, who were s...
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Judy Blume, on top of the world (and her Key West bookstore)
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World War I historian, author unravels legend of Sgt. Alvin York at 'Date With History' lectureApr 28, 2023 6:00 am - Any military history buff would find the "Date With History" presentations at the Visitor's Center of the First Division Museum and Cantigny Park in Wheaton to be intere...
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Book signing event with local author Florence Ann Romano June 9Apr 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Portland, Oregon: We're all familiar with the saying "it takes a village." Most often understood to mean that for children to grow in a safe and healthy environment, the...
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Book review: Laura Dern, mom Diane Ladd exchange intimate stories
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Glen Ellyn author wins gold medal at The BookFest Awards, Spring 2023Apr 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Glen Ellyn author Robin Currie is a winner of a Gold Medal at The BookFest Awards Spring 2023 "How to Dress a Dinosaur." The book is honored in the board book category....
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Join Barrington's White House for evening of storytellingApr 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Join the Barrington Cultural Commission at Barrington's White House for an evening of storytelling from 7:30-9 p.m. on Friday, April 28. Back for a third engagement, th...
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Book review: 'Tip Line' whodunit that combines romance and serial killings
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Norris Gallery event series concludes April 30 with Mark Twain portrayalApr 23, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, April 30, the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles is wrapping up its spring season of "Music and More in the Gallery" events when Terry Lynch performs ...
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Book review: 'Natural Beauty' is a cautionary tale about wellness