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Book review: An Irish hitman juggles murder with parenthood

By Bruce DeSilva Associated Press
Jul 09, 2022 7:00 am - "The Lemon Man" by Keith Bruton (Brash Books) Patrick Callen, a Dublin, Ireland, hitman with a mild case of obsessive-compulsive disorder, stays organize...
Thousands of visitors check out 'Wizard of Oz' collection now on display at Gail Borden

Submitted by Gail Borden Public Library
Jul 08, 2022 11:00 pm - This summer's "Wizard of Oz" educational exhibit is bringing thousands of people through the doors of Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. The exhibit guest boo...
How the Schaumburg Library inspired one woman's career

By Hollis Sienkiewicz Schaumburg Township District Library
Jul 08, 2022 6:00 am - "I was wondering if you have a photo or two of the library from the 1980s. I spent quite a bit of my childhood at this library. I believe I read all your mythology books...
Naperville community leader debuts book on 'Love, Marriage and Blending Families' with signing to benefit local pantry

Submitted by Deborah Newman
Jul 07, 2022 11:00 pm - Nick Ryan, longtime Naperville resident, community leader, CEO of Marquette Companies and developer of Water Street in downtown Naperville, has released his first book, ...
Book review: 'Bull Durham' fans, rejoice at 'Church of Baseball'

By Douglass K. Daniel Associated Press
Jul 06, 2022 6:00 am - "The Church of Baseball: The Making of 'Bull Durham': Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings and a Hit" by Ron Shelton (Knopf) Former minor league ballplaye...
Bring donations for Elmhurst AAUW's upcoming Used Book Sale

Submitted by Jane Klenck
Jul 05, 2022 11:00 pm - The Elmhurst Area Branch of the AAUW is now collecting books for its annual used book sale Aug. 4-7 at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. Books...
Best Bets: Kane County Fair returns to St. Charles

By Scott C. Morgan
Jul 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Fair fun The Kane County Fair returns starting Wednesday with attractions like racing pigs, a Wild West Revue, rides, an agriculture game show and more at the Kane Count...
Friends of Geneva Library host used book sale July 22-24

Submitted by Paula Krapf
Jul 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Thousands of gently-used books will be available for purchase at the Friends of Geneva Public Library's Used Book Sale July 22-24 at the library, 227 S. Seventh St. The ...
Review: 'Hatchet Island' a mystery with contrived solution

By BRUCE DESILVA
Jul 05, 2022 7:00 am - 'œHatchet Island'ť by Paul Doiron (Minotaur) Stacey Stevens's old college roommate, now working at a bird sanctuary off the Maine coast, is in a panic. Lobstermen who ha...
Review: An Irish hitman juggles murder with parenthood

By BRUCE DESILVA
Jul 05, 2022 7:00 am - 'œThe Lemon Man'ť by Keith Bruton (Brash Books) Patrick Callen, a Dublin, Ireland hitman with a mild case of obsessive-compulsive disorder, stays organized by making lis...

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