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“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity,” Seneca, the ancient Roman philosopher, once said. For many of us, luck feels like pure chance—the result of outcomes blindly doled out by the universe.…
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Boys and men are struggling. Profound economic and social changes of recent decades have left many losing ground in the classroom, the workplace, and the family. While the lives of women have…
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In The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World, bestselling author and performance coach Brad Stulberg…
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In Shared Wisdom: Cultural Evolution in the Age of AI, Alex "Sandy" Pentland, Ph.D., delves into the history of innovation, emphasizing how technologies and cultural inventions have shaped… - ,Online event
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Are children naturally picky, or did pickiness develop over the past century? Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History by historian Helen Zoe Veit, Ph.D., is an…
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The record-breaking author of Goosebumps and Fear Street discusses his ever-expanding body of work with horror expert Becky Spratford. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.
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Licensed therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, LCSW, has built a remarkable platform exploring relationships and self-care—two New York Times bestsellers, 1.8 million Instagram followers, a weekly…
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Join a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, research, and revision, moderated by writer and journalist Brandis Friedman. This event is made possible with Illinois Libraries Present.
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Explore history, identity, and storytelling with author Cristina Henríquez as she discusses The Great Divide, her novel about the lives shaped by the building of the Panama Canal, in conversation with moderator Carmen Álvarez. This event is…
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Stop by to meet local authors and explore their work. If you're a local author and are interested in participating, visit glenviewpl.org/local-authors/ for more information. Drop in.
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Meet bestselling author Nickolas Butler as he talks about his newest novel, A Forty-Year Kiss, in conversation with Heidi Stevens. Copies of A Forty-Year Kiss will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of The Book Stall.Special…
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Dive into sharp, imaginative storytelling with bestselling author R.F. Kuang as she explores how fantasy and satire shed light on power, ambition, and culture. In conversation with writer and anti-censorship advocate Kelly Jensen. This…