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Lincoln Brought Politics into the War? Really?new

Poor Abraham Lincoln. Even in his 200th birthday year, the guy is still being sliced and diced, his every action scrutinized in an estimated 100 new books that have hit the shelves since the Lincoln Bicentennial festivities kicked off two years ago.
Illinois Times  |  Julie Cellini  |  12-01-2009  |  Books

'Dime Novel Desperadoes' Captures All the Romance, Grit of the Old Westnew

Like the James brothers, the Maxwells were transformed in popular culture from reviled cold-blooded killers to daring desperadoes in the popular dime novels of the era. Then, unlike the James gang, they were mostly forgotten -- until now.
Illinois Times  |  Roland Klose  |  07-31-2008  |  Nonfiction

Andrew Ferguson Takes a Fresh Look at Abe Lincolnnew

Yes, parts of Land of Lincoln may seem flip, shallow, not fully informed -- but there is considerably more here to admire than to denigrate.
Illinois Times  |  Jacqueline Jackson  |  07-21-2008  |  Nonfiction

'2012': Mark Your Calendarnew

Daniel Pinchbeck should have dabbled in facts more, drugs less.
Illinois Times  |  Bob Ladendorf  |  04-03-2008  |  Fiction

The Devil's in the Detailsnew

Dr. King's killer had ties to Chicago mob, says his book-promoting brother.
Illinois Times  |  C.D. Stelzer  |  04-03-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

The Austen Industrynew

Books like A Flaw in the Blood build on Pride and Prejudice author's legacy.
Illinois Times  |  Jacqueline Jackson  |  12-06-2007  |  Fiction

His Last Scorenew

After years of fighting the feds, James Earl Ray's brother banks on a new book to settle his account.
Illinois Times  |  C.D. Stelzer  |  11-29-2007  |  Books

Grave Robbers and Academicsnew

David LaVere recounts the struggle for rich cache of Indian artifacts.
Illinois Times  |  William Furry  |  11-13-2007  |  Nonfiction

The Giant Who Changed Illinois Politicsnew

Arrington pushed the Statehouse into the modern era.
Illinois Times  |  Bob Hartley  |  03-29-2007  |  Nonfiction

Dan Walker Tells His Storynew

His memoir recalls an exciting yet disappointing chapter in Illinois politics.
Illinois Times  |  Fletcher Farrar  |  03-28-2007  |  Nonfiction

In Defense of Marynew

A new novel tells the controversial First Lady's story.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  10-19-2006  |  Fiction

A Few Good Mennew

Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin looks at Lincoln's inner circle -- and discovers his political genius.
Illinois Times  |  Corrine Frisch  |  02-10-2006  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Just the Facts?new

There's a new kid in town, and his name is creative nonfiction.
Illinois Times  |  Corrine Frisch  |  02-03-2006  |  Nonfiction

Remembering the Leveenew

A new collection of stories recalls the heyday of the Levee, a seedy district in downtown Springfield, Ill., that was also home to the city’s gay community.
Illinois Times  |  Townsend Shoulders  |  10-28-2005  |  Fiction

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