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What do book lovers enjoy almost as much as reading a book? Talking about it, of course! A group of us here at the Daily Record/Sunday News has decided to take our book talk beyond the newsroom.
We'll share what we like, and what we don't, about the books we are reading. This will also be the place to find out about local authors, new releases, upcoming book signings and what's going on at the York County libraries.
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And, of course, we want to hear from you too. Email your book review to schain@ydr.com and we will post it on Book Buzz.
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Last week’s best-sellers at Borders
Best-sellers at Borders Books & Music in Springettsbury Township for the week that ended Sept. 20. 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown. 2. “True Compass” by Edward Kennedy. 3. “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks. 4. “Say You’re One … Continue reading
Posted in Best-sellers, Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction
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Students chosen for poetry book
Over the summer two Christian School of York students submitted poetry and were chosen to be published in “A Celebration of Poets — Summer 2009.” Justine Keener submitted a poem entitled “Wake Me When January Ends” and Nick Lay submitted … Continue reading
Posted in Book news, Local author, Poetry
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Counselor writes book on adoption
The guidance counselor for Wellsville and South Mountain Elementary schools has written and published a book chronicling his experience adopting a little boy. Troy Strausbaugh and wife Tara adopted 7-year-old Noah from Catholic services a few years ago. Their experience … Continue reading
Posted in Book news, Local author, Nonfiction
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Fredericks is father to 118 books
By BETH VRABEL For the Daily Record/Sunday News If a writer’s book is his baby, well, then Anthony Fredericks has a lot of babies. As in 118 of them, not counting the half-dozen or so manuscripts currently in gestation. “I … Continue reading
Posted in Children's books, For writers, Local author, Nonfiction
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Fidel Castro’s sister to release book on her brothers
From the Associated Press: MIAMI — Juanita Castro, the exiled sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul Castro, is set to release a first-person memoir in which she talks at length about her brothers. The more than 400-page book entitled: … Continue reading
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Harry Potter Series
I just read the Harry Potter book series for the second time. The first time around, I enjoyed it for pure entertainment. Second time around, important life qualities stood out: Read and study hard – the importance of a good … Continue reading
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New book delves into so-called Craigslist killing
From the Associated Press: BOSTON — A new book about a man accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist includes an account by a Las Vegas woman allegedly robbed at gunpoint by him. “Seven Days of Rage: The … Continue reading
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‘Symbol’ tops 2 million mark; New Google deal coming
Book news from the Associated Press Dan Brown’s new novel has passed the 2 million mark and bested Bill Clinton’s “My Life” in the record books. Doubleday announced Tuesday that hardcover, audio and e-book sales for “The Lost Symbol” topped … Continue reading
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“Unmasked, The Final Years of Michael Jackson” by Ian Halperin
A review from reader Loretta Martin: When a news alert flashed on CNN on June 13, 2005, announcing that a jury had reached a verdict in Jackson’s molestation trial, Halperin thought American legal history was about to be made. He … Continue reading
Posted in Biography, Book review, Nonfiction
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