Literature
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Review: Bourland autopsies the princess myth with precision
Jul 18, 2022 7:00 am - 'œThe Force of Such Beauty'ť by Barbara Bourland (Dutton) It's about time someone took the princess story that's normalized to girls and autopsy it with absolute precisi...
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Elgin Donor Club's annual book review luncheon returns Sept. 22Jul 17, 2022 11:00 pm - The Donor Club of Elgin is excited to announce the return of their annual book review luncheon, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. It will be held Thursday, Sept....
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Book review: 'Any Other Family' reveals the heart of adoption
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Constable: Glen Ellyn seeker is less tourist, more detour-ist in journey toward homeJul 14, 2022 5:25 am - Sitting in the gazebo in the backyard of his Glen Ellyn home, author Tom Montgomery Fate is still on a journey. "It's a big idea, home," says Fate, whose sixth and lates...
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Some parents want controversial 'Gender Queer' removed from Barrington High School libraryJul 13, 2022 1:00 am - Controversy continues to swirl in Barrington Community Unit District 220 over the book “Gender Queer,” as parents who object to its presence in the Barrington High Scho...
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Review: 'Helltown' shines light on Cape Cod serial killer
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Review: '~Any Other Family' reveals the heart of adoption
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Review: 'Mermaid of Black Conch' melds history and magic
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Book review: Take a trip to 'Vacationland' for a beach-read family drama
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Book review: An Irish hitman juggles murder with parenthood