Literature
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'Death Benefit' slow-paced but worthwhileFeb 03, 2012 5:00 am - Robin Cook's “Death Benefit” is a slow-paced, but ultimately rewarding reading experience. Pia Grazdani is a medical student at Columbia University Medical Center. H...
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Book notes: William Landay stops by Skokie's B&NFeb 03, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ Author Kenneth K. Koskodan discusses and signs copies of his book “No Greater Ally: The Untold Story of Poland's Forces in World War II” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at C...
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Federal judge approves Spawn copyright dealFeb 02, 2012 11:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. — A federal judge has approved a settlement ending a copyright battle between fantasy industry giants Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane. McFarlane and Gaiman ...
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'Helpless' is deeply puzzling thrillerJan 31, 2012 1:00 pm - A divorced father with a teenage daughter finds himself plunged into a suburban nightmare in Daniel Palmer's “Helpless.” Tom Hawkins is a former Navy SEAL who is battlin...
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Landay's legal thriller 'Defending Jacob' rings trueJan 31, 2012 5:00 am - An assistant district attorney receives a case that will change his life in William Landay's “Defending Jacob.” Andrew Barber has a beautiful wife, a wonderful son, Jaco...
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Book notes: Robert Crais stops in NapervilleJan 25, 2012 10:00 pm - Ÿ Local author Cherie Colyer discusses and signs copies of her debut novel, “Embrace,” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28, at Starbucks, 181 N. Barrington Road, Scha...
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William Howard Taft reappears in 'Taft 2012'Jan 24, 2012 10:00 am - William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States, reappears in present day and creates political chaos in Jason Heller's charming and funny debut novel, “Taf...
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The strange history of the Volkswagen BeetleJan 24, 2012 5:00 am - The Volkswagen Beetle has a unique and colorful history, with principal characters that include the Nazi dictator who personified evil, the legendary designer of Germany...
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Financial conspiracy at heart of thrillerJan 23, 2012 12:00 pm - James Grippando's new stand-alone novel, “Need You Now,” shines the spotlight on Wall Street and Ponzi schemes. Abe Cushman runs a Ponzi scheme that has netted billi...
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Book notes: 'Treats Truck' author stops in Vernon HillsJan 20, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ Jill Salzman signs copies of her book, “Found It: A Field Guide for Mom Entrepreneurs,” at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Hip Circle Studio, 709 Washington St., Evanst...