Monthly Archives: June 2009

Local man writes of war experiences

Posted on June 29, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

Thomas (Wally) Clarke of Spring Garden Township has written “General George S. Patton’s Typical Soldier.” Clarke’s account of his experiences as a World War II combat infantryman includes maps, photos and battle descriptions. Letters to his parents and siblings are … Continue reading →

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Best-sellers at Borders

Posted on June 29, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

Best-sellers at Borders Books & Music in Springettsbury Township for the week that ended June 21: 1. “Horse Soldiers” by Doug Stanton. 2. “The Angel’s Game” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. 3. “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult. 4. “The Guernsey … Continue reading →

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New book for kids by local author

Posted on June 29, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

A new children’s picture book by Laurie Lears of Shrewsbury Township is now available. “Stay Away from Rat Boy” is illustrated by Red Hansen. It is the story of a class bully befriending the classroom’s pet rat. The book is … Continue reading →

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Civil War soldiers seem real in “Glory”

Posted on June 29, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

By BETH VRABEL For the Daily Record/Sunday News If the Civil War conjures images of debonair soldiers in dashing uniforms and with unbreakable principles, “Seen the Glory” (Simon & Schuster, $25) might just dash those dreams. The soldiers in former … Continue reading →

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Dolly Parton writes her first children’s book

Posted on June 26, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

From the Associated Press: PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton created a charity 13 years ago to provide books to children and encourage literacy. Now her first children’s book, “I Am a Rainbow,” will be featured in the philanthropy.

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Cheney memoir planned for 2011

Posted on June 24, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

From the Associated Press: NEW YORK — Former Vice President Dick Cheney has a book deal with a conservative imprint at Simon & Schuster. The memoir by Cheney, widely considered the most powerful vice president in history, is expected to … Continue reading →

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Domestic humor with a twist

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Teresa Cook

Celia Rivenbark does not cover new territory in “Belle Weather, Mostly Sunny with a Chance of Scattered Hissy Fits,” but when you read it you won’t care. Her tales of domestic life in North Carolina are like Erma Bombeck’s but … Continue reading →

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Journalist jailed in Iran has book deal

Posted on June 22, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

From the Associated Press: NEW YORK — A journalist jailed for four months in Iran on charges of espionage has a book deal. Iranian-American Roxana Saberi, 32, is working on a memoir that HarperCollins will publish in March 2010. Saberi’s … Continue reading →

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Books by Martin Luther King Jr. to be republished

Posted on June 22, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

From the Associated Press: ATLANTA — Four books that have been long out of print by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be published again under a new deal with Beacon Press brokered by King’s youngest son.

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Best-sellers at Borders

Posted on June 22, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

Best-sellers at Borders Books & Music in Springettsbury Township for the week that ended June 14: 1. “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. 2. “Horse Soldiers” by Doug Stanton. 3. “The Shack” by Wm. … Continue reading →

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