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Harper College writing teacher's debut novel a hit

By Jamie Sotonoff
Jul 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...
Locke's debut thriller 'Black Water Rising' an engaging summer read

Associated Press
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...
'Dead and Gone' author Harris in Oak Brook

By Laura Milbrath Stewart
Jul 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...
Two new authors make Geneva their home

By Emily Jurlina Daily Herald Staff
Jul 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...
New Plum novel 'Fifteen' heavy on laughs

Associated Press
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...
Authors Cleland, Harris, Myracle to sign books

By Laura Milbrath Stewart
Jun 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...
Local author finds niche for Revolutionary War novels

By Marie Wilson
Jun 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...
Lots of art in Bartlett at annual Bartlett Festival of Arts

Daily Herald Staff Report
Jun 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...
Local author appearances

By Laura Milbrath Stewart
Jun 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...
New books fan flames for barbecue enthusiasts

Associated Press
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...

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