Literature
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Book notes: Meet 'First Son' author in LincolnshireMar 29, 2014 5:45 am - • New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Berg discusses her writings and reads from her latest book, "Tapestry of Fortunes," at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31, at the Blo...
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Carter writes about prejudice against womenMar 26, 2014 5:30 am - In his new book, "A Call to Action," former President and longtime Baptist church deacon Jimmy Carter says prejudice and discrimination against women and girls is perpet...
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'Without Warning' is one of Rosenfelt's bestMar 25, 2014 5:45 am - A hurricane and the collapse of a dam start a cascade of terrible events in "Without Warning," David Rosenfelt's latest twisted thriller. Police Chief Jake Robbins, who...
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Allitt's new book reviews U.S. environmental historyMar 25, 2014 5:30 am - According to “A Climate of Crisis,” climate change and other pressing environmental concerns will be, instead of disasters, problems handily managed by America's capital...
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Writer reprises cross-country bicycle tripMar 23, 2014 5:45 am - A cross-country bicycle trip, like an end to end hike of the Appalachian Trail, is usually a one-and-done experience, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that doesn't bear re...
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'Kill Fee' is compelling tale of amorality, greedMar 22, 2014 5:45 am - Contract killing in terms of profit-and-loss margins fuels Owen Laukkanen's enthralling new novel, "Kill Fee," in which a businessman sets up a lucrative sideline arrang...
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Book notes: 'Kill Fee' author stops at the Book StallMar 20, 2014 1:01 am - • "Kill Fee" author Owen Laukkanen discusses and signs copies of his new crime fiction title at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St....
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Coben is at his best with 'Missing You'Mar 19, 2014 5:30 am - Harlan Coben, master of the suburban thriller, delivers another outstanding look at the truth behind the facade with “Missing You.” New York police Detective Kat Do...
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'The Accident' is suspenseful, grippingMar 18, 2014 5:45 am - Chris Pavone, author of the compelling “The Expats,” returns with his new novel, “The Accident,” a journey into the world of book publishing and secrets. Literary ag...
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'Divergent' author Roth cites her suburban mentorsMar 18, 2014 5:30 am - Best-selling dystopian science fiction writers don't just fall off trees. They need mentors. Just ask Barrington High School grad Veronica Roth, author of “Divergent,” n...