By The Beachwood Book Bureau
Quickly.
1. From The Chicago Writers Conference:
“Acclaimed author Aleksandar Hemon will be the Opening Keynote Speaker at the inaugural Chicago Writers Conference, announced conference Founder Mare Swallow.
“Born in Sarajevo and now living in Chicago, Aleksandar Hemon is the author of Love and Obstacles, The Lazarus Project, Nowhere Man and The Question of Bruno.
“He’s also a winner of a MacArthur ‘genius grant,’ finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship recipient.”
Registration for the conference is now open.
2. Oops. This was last night but here’s the trailer:
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3. Carpentersville Artist Publishes Book of Regional Paintings.
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Comments welcome.
Posted on June 12, 2012