Literature
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Book review: The kids are still not alright in Ellis' 'The Shards'
Jan 18, 2023 5:00 am - "The Shards" by Bret Easton Ellis (Alfred A. Knopf) It's the 1980s and rich prep school students in Los Angeles are living the life of absentee parents, fancy cars,...
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Book review: Janet Malcolm's quasi-memoir on pictures and memory
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'Music and More' series returns to Norris Cultural Arts CenterJan 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The Norris Cultural Arts Center recently announced a revival of its "Music and More in the Gallery" event series, including two music concerts and two historical portray...
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Book review: India's Partition riveting in deeply human debut novel
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Prince Harry accuses Camilla of 'dangerous' leaks to media
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Harper professor's new book looks at Illinois statehoodJan 08, 2023 10:00 pm - A lifelong passion for Illinois history, research, storytelling and teaching is embodied in the new book "Avenues of Transformation, Illinois's Path from Territory to St...
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Learn about 'Inciting Joy' with poet Ross Gay Jan. 11Jan 05, 2023 10:00 pm - Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. Ross will discuss his most recent collection of essays,...
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Justice Jackson working on a memoir, titled 'Lovely One'
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Book review: A reporter at a dying paper solves a serial murder
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Check out Used Magazine and Children's Book Sale Jan. 7Dec 28, 2022 10:00 pm - The Friends of St. Charles Public Library is holding a Used Magazine and Children's Book Sale on Saturday, Jan. 7. It will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Huntley Commun...