Wednesday, December 28, 2011

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Memories that bind

When we think about the year-end holidays, books often are at the center of our memories. Maybe we received a special book as a gift, and it became a cherished memento. Or maybe we read a book about the holidays each year, as a treasured part of our celebrations. We decided to share some of our holiday book memories with you — and in turn, some of you shared yours with us. For that we are grateful. To paraphrase from one of the most familiar of holiday stories, happy holidays to all, and to all a good season.

We spill our thoughts on the year's best reads We spill our thoughts on the year's best reads

Here is our list — selected by Tribune Newspapers' Elizabeth Taylor and Julia Keller, and bearing the telltale cover stains of spilled coffee that indicate feverish late-night readings.

See the billionaire – then be the billionaire See the billionaire – then be the billionaire

Poetry of risk is why we read tycoon bios.

End of the road for Evanston's celebrated Bookman's Alley End of the road for Evanston's celebrated Bookman's Alley

Owner, 83, decides to close 31-year-old shop early next year.

'One Day It'll All Make Sense' by Common with Adam Bradley Review: 'One Day It'll All Make Sense' by Common with Adam Bradley

The memoir makes Common seem like a chameleon, literally 'common' instead of unique.

Nelson Algren Short Story Award official rules and eligibility Nelson Algren Short Story Award official rules and eligibility

The Nelson Algren Awards contest starts at 12:01 a.m. (CT) on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 and ends at midnight (CT) on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.


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