Tim O’Brien

2 weeks ago | washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com | Bob Greene |Tim O’Brien |James Breakwell

Dad’s Maybe Book by Tim O’Brien. “This began as ‘a few short messages in a bottle that my kids might find tucked away in a dusty file cabinet long after my death.’ Tender, funny, and poignant, the book reveals O’Brien as father, magician, Vietnam vet, and reader (especially of Hemingway), as well as O’Brien not so much the war writer, but the anti-war writer.” ~Amanda Holmes DuffyGrowing Up by Russell Baker. “Poverty and love, struggle and success during the Depression.

Mar 12, 2025 | crestonnews.com | Danica Clayton |Lisa Jackson |Alex Kava |Tim O’Brien

It is common to hear that libraries are of the past, “Who reads anymore?,” and are seeing declined usage. In reality, our library, and libraries across Adair County, have seen increased usage and circulation. Libraries still act as a hub for information and research and have adapted in the age of the internet by being equipped with internet, computers and even hotspots. Libraries are also — and increasing becoming — an important third place.

Jan 14, 2025 | beverlyreview.net | Tim O’Brien

As Marist battled St. Viator in an East Suburban Catholic Conference matchup, sophomore guard Caroline Flynn was everywhere for the RedHawks. She scored on fast breaks and hard drives to the hoop, pulled down rebounds, dished out assists and piled up steals as a defensive star. Sure, Flynn wanted to help lead the team to the win, but on this day, a little more was on the line. Marist hosted a fundraiser for the Jan. 11 game with all proceeds going to the Flynn Family.

Jan 14, 2025 | beverlyreview.net | Tim O’Brien

As a member of the Class 3A state runner-up squad last year, Mt. Carmel senior guard Cameron Thomas did a little bit of everything. The versatile athlete was a jack of all trades for the Caravan, and he did the job wherever he was needed, whether on offense or defense, on the perimeter or in the lane, handling the ball or playing in the post.

Jan 14, 2025 | beverlyreview.net | Tim O’Brien

Tatum Harris is a three-year varsity player for the Evergreen Park girls basketball team. But after playing a supporting role off the bench as a freshman and sophomore, Harris has stepped into a starring role for the Mustangs this season, and she’s running with the opportunity. Helping Evergreen Park (EP) to a 62-19 victory on Jan. 9 at Tinley Park, Harris finished with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, a steal and a block in the South Suburban Conference crossover.