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Does Chicago Need A Literary Hall of Fame? The Week Behind

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:47:56 -0600

theweekbehind.com

U of C Graffiti Gets The Book Treatment

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:38:08 -0600

The photographer who snapped shots of the U of C's famous library graffiti has compiled the best into a new book.

chicagoist.com

Review and summary of new book, The Assassination of Fred Hampton

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:51:52 -0600

On the morning of December 4, 1969, lawyer Jeffrey Haas received a call from his partner at the People’s Law Office, informing him that early that morning Chicago police had raided the apartment of

bornblackmag.com

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Cast Event At Fox Valley Mall

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:06 -0600

Last night, on special assignment from Chicagoist, this grown-up with far too vast a knowledge of the Twilight universe ventured way, way out into the Suburbs - the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora - to take in the “The Twilight Saga: New Moon cast tour”.

chicagoist.com

Dystopia, the Musical? Margaret Atwood turns her book tour into a performance

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:20:47 -0600

Bartlett considers Atwood a literary “rock star.” “She’s a larger-than-life force, her vista is so vast, and her gaze is so penetrating. She’s always made the bold step, and she’s always taken on the subjects that are huge, like rape. Still, this is a big risk for her.”

lit.newcity.com

The Calumet Region, An American Place: Photographs by Gary Cialdella

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:54:05 -0600

Gorgeous black-and-white photos of Chicagoland in a new book.

gapersblock.com

U of C students tweet English lit into book contract

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:40:09 -0500

'"Twitterature: The World's Greatest Books Retold Through Twitter," which Penguin releases next month in the United Kingdom, is an irreverent, profane and sometimes brilliant collection of 20 comments on the ideas and themes in 60-some classics.'

reuters.com

Oprah to interview Sarah Palin on November 16th

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:10:22 -0500

Palin is promoting her book "Going Rogue: An American Life". Article includes a poll.

featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com

Charles N China

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:17:46 -0500

Charles N China
By
Charles Bryant

charlesnchina.com

Illinois Science Fiction & Science Fiction Authors

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:19:27 -0500

A list, with plot synopses.

northbrook.info