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Review: 'The Cause of All Nations' by Don H. Doyle

Scott Porch

For many years, our popular conception of the Civil War has been of the war itself. In Don H. Doyle's lively and entertaining new history, "The Cause of All Nations," the action is everywhere else -- including European capitals and in British Parliament for pointed debates on American slavery.

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Upcoming Chicago literary events

Jeremy Mikula

Jan. 13: Scott Turow will discuss the rights of authors in the digital age. The program will be presented by the Society of Midland Authors in collaboration with Chicago Public Library. 6 p.m., Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., chipublib.org, 312-747-4300

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2015 Algren contest begins
The Chicago Tribune's Algren Awards contest is officially under way.
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Review: 'The Happiest People in the World' by Brock Clarke
Brock Clarke's new novel, "The Happiest People in the World," is a satirical look at a Danish cartoonist displaced to upstate New York after drawing controversial cartoons offensive to Muslims.
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Printers Row Picks: The best books of 2014
The best books of 2014 as selected by the editors of the Printers Row Journal.

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Great children's books for holiday giving
With the holiday shopping season among us, Nara Schoenberg looks at a number of children's books that would make great gifts for young readers.
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Gift ideas for the book lover
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Give the gift of Chicago writing
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Fiction, nonfiction books to gift
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YA books to place under the Christmas tree

More reviews

George Pelecanos' 'Martini Shot' short stories colorful but confined
David L. Ulin
A devout Mormon turns sleuth in the excellent 'Bishop's Wife'
Paula L. Woods
Punk, hip-hop and rock are the focus of new photobooks
Steve Appleford
'The Boston Girl' by Anita Diamant is pleasant but lacks bite
Steph Cha
David L. Ulin's best books of 2014
David L. Ulin
2014 in Review: David L. Ulin looks at the year in books
David L. Ulin

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2014 Children's Read & Write: Librarians recommend summer reads

Lit Fest 2014 videos

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Chicago Tribune Publisher opens Lit Fest
Chicago Tribune Publisher Tony Hunter welcomes Chicago to Printers Row Lit Fest 2014, saying the festival has come a long way since its beginnings.
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Sights and sounds of Printer's Row Lit Fest 2014, Day 1
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Video: Mavis Staples and Greg Kot at Lit Fest
Singer Mavis Staples tells her childhood stories and talks with author Greg Kot at Lit Fest.
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How to draw Rahm Emanuel with Scott Stantis
Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis shows an audience how he draws Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel at the 2014 Printer's Row Lit Fest. #printersrow
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Video: Tribune editor welcomes James Patterson at Lit Fest
Chicago Tribune editor and Senior Vice President Gerry Kern introduces the Chicago Tribune's Young Adult Fiction Award winner, author James Patterson.
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Printers Row Lit Fest opening event
Printers Row Lit Fest opening event, with special guest, Chicago-born author Stuart Dybek.

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