Literature
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Book notes: Rebecca Skloot talks writing process at Elmhurst CollegeSep 21, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ “Seraphina” author Rachel Hartman discusses and signs copies of her New York Times best-selling novel at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Barnes and Noble — Old Orchard, 55...
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Follett's family saga of WWII engages, educatesSep 18, 2012 11:00 am - It's hard not to like a Ken Follett book. Even when you find flaws, they are overshadowed by a sense of engagement and even education. Follett's newest offering is “Wint...
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Castle's 'Frozen Heat' is a delicious mysterySep 18, 2012 6:00 am - Richard Castle has become one of the best murder mystery novelists in the business, and that's great for a man who doesn't exist. He's a TV character played by Natha...
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Book notes: Meet Tim Gunn at Anderson’sSep 14, 2012 1:00 am - Ÿ Author, illustrator and storyteller Alice Baudat discusses and signs copies of her two novels, “The Wooden Bowl” and “The Wooden Ring,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, ...
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Amanda Knox’s boyfriend maintains innocence in new bookSep 12, 2012 8:08 am - Associated Press SEATTLE — Raffaele Sollecito, whose budding love affair with American exchange student Amanda Knox helped land him in an Italian prison for four years, ...
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Panetta hints punishment for bin Laden book authorSep 11, 2012 9:58 am - WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is suggesting that a retired Navy SEAL be punished for writing a book giving an insider’s account of the U.S. raid that kille...
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Jack Reacher returns in masterful 'A Wanted Man'Sep 11, 2012 6:00 am - Jack Reacher again finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time in “A Wanted Man,” the latest mystery from Lee Child. Reacher was looking for a ride when two men a...
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Book details U.S. raid that killed bin LadenSep 10, 2012 11:00 pm - Some details are mundane: Terrorist leader Osama bin Laden wore a sleeveless white shirt and tan pants when he was shot and killed by U.S. Navy SEALS, he used Just For M...
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Author Judy Blume diagnosed with breast cancerSep 05, 2012 1:47 pm - NEW YORK — Children’s author Judy Blume says she was diagnosed with breast cancer over the summer but is “feeling stronger every day” after surgery. The 74-year-old Blum...
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Happiness is serious business for Gretchen RubinSep 05, 2012 6:00 am - Gretchen Rubin tapped into something with her best-selling book, “The Happiness Project,” about finding ways to feel more satisfied with the life you have. Her new s...