Literature
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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...
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Marine dog handler's book hard to put downJan 17, 2012 5:00 am - Every armed conflict that featured an American military presence has inevitably been followed by a cavalcade of books written about the exploits of those who fought in i...
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Suspenseful 'Hunter' one of Lescroart's bestJan 15, 2012 10:00 pm - San Francisco private investigator Wyatt Hunt returns in “The Hunter,” another fantastic thrill ride from author John Lescroart. Hunt, who was adopted, has never searche...
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Book notes: Jennifer Hudson to appear at Skokie's B&NJan 12, 2012 5:00 am - Ÿ “The Journal of Best Practices” author David Finch discusses and signs copies of his book at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Barnes and Noble — Old Orchard, 55 Old Or...
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'Captain Underpants' author goes digitalJan 11, 2012 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — The author of “Captain Underpants” is joining the digital age and bringing back his million-selling series after a six-year hiatus. Scholastic Inc. announced...
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Book depicts tensions between Michelle Obama, aidesJan 10, 2012 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is a behind-the-scenes force in the White House whose opinions on policy and politics drew her into conflict with presidential adv...
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'Lunatics' fun but lacks Dave Barry's typical witJan 09, 2012 1:00 pm - In his popular books and newspaper columns, Dave Barry displays such a zany wit that on the rare occasions he's being serious he actually has to specify, “I am not makin...