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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: December 2009
My stack of books
How grows that stack of books by your bed? Mine is suddenly higher, thanks to Christmas gifts. Here’s what I’ll be reading: “In His Own Write” by John Lennon. My son found me a first edition. “A Snowflake in My … Continue reading
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The vagaries of retail
Two stories of modern retail that left me shaking my head: Dec. 18, the day before a major snowstorm was forecast and three days BEFORE the start of winter: Customer in a Target store: Where would I find children’s hats … Continue reading
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In search of large print
Have you ever shopped for large-print books? Good luck. The selection in the stores is slim, running mostly to romances, bibles and dictionaries, with the occasional best-seller thrown in. And the prices are, on average, 25 percent higher than regular … Continue reading
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Best-sellers at Borders
Best-sellers at Borders Books & Music in Springettsbury Township for the week that ended Dec. 20. 1. “Under the Dome” by Stephen King. 2. “The Blind Side” by Michael Lewis. 3. “Guinness Book of World Records 2010″ by Guinness Book. … Continue reading
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Local artist illustrates new children’s book
“Freddie the Fish,” written by Francis Wolcott and illustrated by York resident Melissa Warner Bailey, has recently been published. The book is sold through Wheatmark.com for $13.95. It will also be available on Amazon.com, borders.com and barnesandnoble.com.
Posted in Children's books, For kids
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Re-printed York, Pa., cookbook filled with recipes from 1910s
A circa-1916 cookbook York County cookbook that is ready to make a comeback. This cookbook has been reprinted and distributed to the York County Heritage Trust (717-848-1587, www.yorkheritage.org) to sale to the public. The cookbook is packed with recipes of … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Recommended
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Got a gadget? Library can help you use it
By DEBORAH SULLIVAN Community relations director for the York County Library System Electronic gadgets are the hot commodity this time of year. They are popular gifts, and it is nearly impossible to miss the massive amount of advertisements for cell … Continue reading
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‘Secrets to Happiness’ by Sarah Dunn
I find it hard to believe that even fictional characters would be so casual about sex as the people in this book. Holly, our protagonist, is still recovering from her divorce, which hit her hard when her husband walked out. … Continue reading
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