Literature
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Harper College writing teacher's debut novel a hitJul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - He's lived in Mount Prospect for years, but there's something about his home state of West Virginia that sticks with Glenn Taylor. The state is featured prominently in T...
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Locke's debut thriller 'Black Water Rising' an engaging summer read
Jul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Jay Porter, an overworked attorney with a foundering practice, wants to surprise his pregnant wife on her birthday with a private, romantic moonlight cruise. When he see...
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'Dead and Gone' author Harris in Oak BrookJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - • "Dead and Gone" author Charlaine Harris reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (63...
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Two new authors make Geneva their homeJul 05, 2009 11:00 pm - While Batavia may be known for its windmills and St. Charles for its history, Geneva appears to be making a name for itself as the new home for authors. First there was...
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New Plum novel 'Fifteen' heavy on laughs
Jul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The barbecue sauce hits the ceiling in "Finger Lickin' Fifteen," Janet Evanovich's new Stephanie Plum novel. One reason why fans hunger for the next installment in the P...
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Authors Cleland, Harris, Myracle to sign booksJun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - • Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore welcomes authors Jane Cleland and Rosemary Harris at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Cleland discusses and signs copies of her book, "Killer K...
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Local author finds niche for Revolutionary War novelsJun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Christine Blevins was on a trip to Scotland about 10 years ago when she had her first idea for a novel. "I went home and bought a notebook and started writing - handwrit...
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Lots of art in Bartlett at annual Bartlett Festival of ArtsJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Lots of art in Bartlett Sixty-four artists will display their works at the annual Bartlett Festival of the Arts. See everything from photography and je...
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Local author appearancesJun 24, 2009 11:00 pm - • Meet best-selling author Janet Evanovich, author of the Stephanie Plum novels, as she signs copies of her new book, "Finger Lickin' Fifteen," at 6 p.m. Friday, June 26...
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New books fan flames for barbecue enthusiasts
Jun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Barbecue enthusiasts get very touchy when people confuse their craft of slowly melting meat to succulence with the act of mere grilling, that is, slapping protein onto w...