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Invisible by Paul Auster – A Book Review
Invisible spoke to me more potently than many of Auster’s other recent works. Don’t misunderstand, Auster again explored themes of identity, chance, and reality,…
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The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield – A Book Review
I’d heard good things about this book, and, after my mother insisted I read it, I finally gave in. I’m happy to report that…
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Manhood For Amateurs by Michael Chabon – A Book Revie
I feel like this book was written for me. Seriously. Just me. As you’ve probably guessed, I loved Manhood For Amateurs. Chabon is really…
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November Is National Novel Writing Month
Have you always wanted to write that novel but just couldn’t work up the gusto? Well, no more excuses come November. We’re celebrating National…
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All-Ages Open Mic Night Needs Poets and Performers
Dear Educators, Librarians, Writers, and Poets, Downtown Bloomington’s TheatresCool is excited to present RE: VERSE, a night of poetry reading and performance. All ages…
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Peter & Max: A Fables Novel by Bill Willingham – A Book Review
In many cases, novelists have difficulty making the jump to comic book writing just as comic book writers and screenwriters may have a rough…
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Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger – A Book Review
With The Time Traveler’s Wife, Audrey Niffenegger delivered a complex, captivating, and perfectly orchestrated plot with rich, rounded characters who demanded the reader’s interest. …
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