Literature
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Greatest Western film? 'Wild Bunch' book argues its case
Feb 13, 2019 12:18 PM - Book on making of 1969's 'The Wild Bunch' argues effectively its claim as greatest Western film
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Larkin dancers to bring 'El Deafo' graphic novel to life onstage
Feb 13, 2019 11:24 AM - Larkin High School's Visual and Performing Arts Academy will present a dancing adaptation of "El Deafo," a graphic novel written and illustrated by Cece Bell. -
Review: Memoir of Northern Appalachia tackles regional myths
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How a writer from Elk Grove ended up writing a book on Parkland shooting
Feb 12, 2019 8:27 AM - Dave Cullen's best-selling book about the 1999 school shooting in Columbine, Colorado, made him an expert on mass shootings. The Elk Grove Village native's new book, "Parkland," released today, takes readers on a journey far beyond the 2018 Valentine's Day shooting at a Florida high school.
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Review: Goldberg's 'Killer Thriller' is action-packed
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Book review: Don Winslow writes powerful novel about the war on drugs
Feb 10, 2019 7:27 AM - Don Winslow's epic trilogy about America's longest war, which he launched with "The Power of the Dog" in 2005 and continued with "The Cartel" in 2015, comes to a powerful and troubling conclusion in his new novel, "The Border." -
Constable: 'Pitchers and catchers report' makes hearts flutter, and so do Fergie Jenkins' stats
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Book review: Sophie Kinsella returns to her 'Shopaholic' roots with 'I Owe You One'
Feb 9, 2019 7:26 AM - Sophie Kinsella has made a career writing bubbly, likable protagonists who are a smidgen obsessive. Now there's the aptly named Fixie Farr, the fix-it-aholic in "I Owe You One." -
Algonquin library offers hobby groups, book clubs and moreFeb 7, 2019 10:23 PM - Many discussion groups, book clubs, and hobby gatherings at the Algonquin Area Public Library provide opportunities for people to explore and learn together.
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Author Sandi Wisenberg to speak at ECC Writers Center Reading Series Feb. 21
Feb 7, 2019 7:45 PM - On Thursday, Feb. 21, Elgin Community College will welcome Sandi Wisenberg as the first featured guest of the spring 2019 Writers Center Reading Series.
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