Literature
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Reporter's fiction debut torn from the headlines
Jul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Real estate agent and single mom Mary Guevara is preparing for work when U.S. marshals suddenly show up at her door. The next thing the heroine of "Sweet Mary" knows, sh...
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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
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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
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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...