Literature
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Batavia and Naperville men invest in children's books reinforcing kindness and smilesSep 15, 2023 6:00 am - Batavia and Naperville men invest in children's books reinforcing kindness and smiles
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Schaumburg writer's novel wins 'Soon to Be Famous' author contestSep 14, 2023 6:00 am - Schaumburg resident Kate Guerrero has been named the winner of the fifth annual Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project Manuscript Contest for her prospective debu...
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Book review: Millie Bobby Brown of 'Stranger Things' weaves a romance novel into a WWII disaster
Sep 11, 2023 11:00 pm - "Nineteen Steps" by Millie Bobby Brown (William Morrow) The actor who plays Eleven on "Stranger Things" wrote a romance novel! That'll be the headline fo...
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Book review: Comedian Maria Bamford details her mental health issues with compassion, humor
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Naval Institute Author of the Year Jerome M. O'Connor to speak at Elmhurst American LegionSep 05, 2023 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, Sept. 26, renowned author and Elmhurst native Jerome M. O'Connor will be giving a presentation at the Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 about the vast and ne...
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Conservative book ban push fuels library exodus from national association that stands up for books
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Book review: Stephen King finds terror in the ordinary in new pandemic-set novel 'Holly'
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How to apply to be Elgin's next poet laureateSep 04, 2023 1:00 am - The Elgin Poet Laureate Project is accepting applications for its third poet laureate. Poets who are 18 or older and residents of Elgin can apply. Applicants will be req...
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Book Review: 'Holler, Child' is a profound short story collection about Black lives in America
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Author James Patrick Heatherly discusses new Sherlock Holmes book on 'It's Showtime with Rikki Lee'Aug 29, 2023 11:00 pm - Author James Patrick Heatherly will be the guest on this week's episode of the popular radio show and podcast It's Showtime with Rikki Lee to promote his new book "Sherl...