Literature
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Elgin Donor Club to host annual book review with Jenny Riddle on Sept. 28Jul 17, 2023 11:00 pm - The Donor Club of Elgin has announced their annual book review and luncheon. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Elgin Country Club. Jenny Riddle, renowned bo...
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Book review: A fast-paced, tension-laden plot at heart of Reed Farrel Coleman's 'Sleepless City'
Jul 15, 2023 6:00 am - "Sleepless City" by Reed Farrel Coleman (Blackstone) Nick Ryan, the protagonist in a new series by veteran crime novelist Reed Farrel Coleman, begins his...
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Book review: Erudite but accessible, Megan Fernandes' new book will turn poetry agnostics into fans
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Book review: A severed arm found in a lake leads to a twist-filled murder case by Paul Doiron
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Review: 'Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS' gives singular access to the world's biggest band
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Book review: Explosive debut novel 'Fireworks Every Night' is a bittersweet celebration of survival
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Book review: Small-town nostalgia and inspiring sisterhood make 'Goodbye Earl' ideal summer reading
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Bounty of books by North Shore writersJul 05, 2023 1:00 am - The North Shore apparently is an incubator for writing talent, from the mature to the youthful author. Here are some local writers making a splash with their new releas...
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New book shows Chicago, suburban history filled with more than a little bit countryJul 03, 2023 10:00 am - Bob Atcher was a Kentucky-born, fiddle-playing cowboy who released a string of records in the 1940s that landed on the “Hillbilly” charts. He was also the mayor of Schau...
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Book review: 'The Art Thief' is an astonishing story that capitalizes on our love of true crime