Literature
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Book review: Still foolin' - Richard Russo revisits upstate New York in third novel
Aug 01, 2023 6:00 am - "Somebody's Fool" by Richard Russo (Alfred A. Knopf) Richard Russo is back with the third book in his "Fool" series, and while it feels climactic, the au...
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Book review: Take a ride on Richard E. Grant's emotional roller coaster memoir 'A Pocketful of Happiness'
Jul 31, 2023 9:45 am - "A Pocketful of Happiness" by Richard E. Grant (Simon & Schuster) The title of Richard E. Grant's memoir, "A Pocketful of Happiness," is both misleading ...
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Local historical fiction author Renee Rosen to visit Huntley Area Public Library July 27Jul 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Renee Rosen, bestselling author of historical fiction, is coming to the Huntley Area Public Library this Thursday, July 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. for a special presentation. ...
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Geneva library to offer sneak peek at Shakespeare in the Park's 'Love's Labour's Lost'Jul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's Shakespeare in the Park play, "Love's Labour's Lost," on Saturday, July 22, at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. 7th St. The free...
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Elgin Donor Club to host annual book review with Jenny Riddle on Sept. 28Jul 17, 2023 11:00 pm - The Donor Club of Elgin has announced their annual book review and luncheon. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Elgin Country Club. Jenny Riddle, renowned bo...
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Book review: A fast-paced, tension-laden plot at heart of Reed Farrel Coleman's 'Sleepless City'
Jul 15, 2023 6:00 am - "Sleepless City" by Reed Farrel Coleman (Blackstone) Nick Ryan, the protagonist in a new series by veteran crime novelist Reed Farrel Coleman, begins his...
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Book review: Erudite but accessible, Megan Fernandes' new book will turn poetry agnostics into fans
Jul 11, 2023 6:00 am - "I Do Everything I'm Told" by Megan Fernandes (Tin House) Megan Fernandes' new book, "I Do Everything I'm Told," is a collection of unruly, irreverent lo...
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Book review: A severed arm found in a lake leads to a twist-filled murder case by Paul Doiron
Jul 11, 2023 6:00 am - "Dead Man's Wake" by Paul Doiron (Minotaur) Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch's on-again, off-again romance with Stacey Stevens is definitely on again, the pair celeb...
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Review: 'Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS' gives singular access to the world's biggest band
Jul 10, 2023 11:00 pm - "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS" by Myeongseok Kang and BTS (Flatiron Books) Like most releases from the world's biggest band, the debut memoir ...
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Book review: Explosive debut novel 'Fireworks Every Night' is a bittersweet celebration of survival
Jul 10, 2023 6:00 am - "Fireworks Every Night" by Beth Raymer (Random House) C.C.'s isn't your typical rags-to-riches story. She remembers growing up in a single-wide with her ...