Literature
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Two views of Thomas JeffersonNov 17, 2012 6:33 am - The title of Jon Meacham’s new book may be “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” but make no mistake: This is a full biographical treatment of perhaps the most charming ...
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Louise Erdrich wins first National Book AwardNov 15, 2012 7:13 am - NEW YORK — The National Book Awards honored both longtime writers and new authors, from Louise Erdrich for “The Round House” to Katherine Boo for her debut work, “Beyond...
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Des Plaines pictorial history book releasing Nov. 26Nov 14, 2012 10:00 am - A pictorial history book with more than 200 vintage images of Des Plaines is set to release Nov. 26 in time for the holiday shopping season. The book is the latest in th...
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Last volume of Churchill bio highlights finest hoursNov 14, 2012 5:00 am - The long-awaited third and last volume of William Manchester's masterful biography of Winston Churchill covers the final 25 years of the subject's life — nearly as long ...
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Book notes: Meet 'Wimpy Kid' author at signing eventNov 14, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ Jeff Kinney, author of The New York Times best-selling “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, signs copies of his newest title in the series, “The Third Wheel,” at 6 p.m. Frid...
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McEwan offers up fiction about fictionNov 13, 2012 5:00 am - Ian McEwan’s latest novel, “Sweet Tooth,” is a curious hybrid: part spy novel, part romance, it’s really a work of fiction about fiction. The central character is Se...
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Book notes: Have lunch with Jonathan OdellNov 09, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ Buffalo Grove native Jami Attenberg discusses her newest novel, “The Middlesteins,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck R...
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'Hellblazer' wraps its run, Constantine continuesNov 08, 2012 2:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA — The infernal fire that has blazed beneath cynical detective John Constantine for years is being extinguished. But not for long. The chain-smoking British ...
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Friends of the Palatine Library to host Holiday Used Book SaleNov 06, 2012 2:28 pm - The Friends of the Palatine Library will host its Holiday Used Book Sale Friday, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Sale hour...
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Dirk Pitt fans will enjoy 'Poseidon's Arrow'Nov 06, 2012 5:00 am - Dirk Pitt and the NUMA crew are back to save the world in the Cussler (Clive and son Dirk) family's latest adventure, “Poseidon's Arrow.” The government has secretly cr...