Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Chicago Tribune Books Update

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Dreams of China

Lisa See, one of the most prolific writers on the Chinese-American experience, recently hit No. 1 on the New York Times best seller list with "Dreams of Joy," the sequel to 2009's "Shanghai Girls." It's a book that the author was, at first, completely against writing.

Earthquakes in literature Earthquakes in literature

Earthquakes are the expression of a living planet, the earth's way of re-inventing itself. Here are nine books centered around earth's shifting plates

'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' World changing lit: 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking'

Every so often a book comes along that changes the world in some way. 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' is one such book.

Books move us — and we move books Books move us — and we move books

Julia Keller: Ideas are immortal, but the handy carrying cases in which they're toted around — i.e., books — are not.

'Tony and Susan' by Austin Wright 'Tony and Susan' by Austin Wright

This week's editor's choice is 'Tony and Susan' by Austin Wright

Recommended events

Chicagoland literary events: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2


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