Monthly Archives: March 2010

Stage adaptation of John Grisham novel is planned

Posted on March 12, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

From the Associated Press: NEW YORK — A stage adaptation of John Grisham’s first novel, “A Time to Kill,” will have its world premiere next year in Washington in what is being billed as a “pre-Broadway” production.

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Download ‘Ladies’ for $1.99

Posted on March 10, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

All this month, you can download “The No. 1Ladies’ Detective Agency,” the first book in the great series by Alexander McCall Smith, for just $1.99. Click here to learn more.

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Google to digitize old books from Rome, Florence

Posted on March 10, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

From the Associated Press: ROME — Google said Wednesday it will scan up to 1 million old books in national libraries in Rome and Florence, including works by astronomer Galileo Galilei, in what’s being described as the first deal of … Continue reading →

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Fan meets author at downtown event

Posted on March 8, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

New York Times best-selling author Alethea Kontis receives a warm welcome to York from a big fan, Griffin Hall of Red Lion, during Girls’ Night Out at The York Emporium.

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Learn more about e-books

Posted on March 5, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

A new computer club is forming in the York area and, according to its president, Darryl Nicholas, the club hopes to promote all facets of computer literacy, including e-books. The club is accepting charter memberships and will hold its first … Continue reading →

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New collection from York poet

Posted on March 3, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

York resident Noel Sloboda has published his second collection of poetry, “Of Things Passed.” York artist Fred Haag designed the cover. Sloboda published his first volume of poetry, “Shell Games,” in 2008. He earned his doctorate degree at Washington University … Continue reading →

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Calling all knitters and crocheters; Macomber launches Knit 1, Bless 2

Posted on March 1, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

Best-selling author Debbie Macomber is reaching out to readers to encourage their participation in KNIT1, BLESS2, a Mother’s Day initiative benefiting three national charities that provide handmade garments and blankets to infants and children in need. An admitted knit-o-holic, Macomber … Continue reading →

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Local writer cooks up sweet story

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Teresa Cook

By BETH VRABEL For the Daily Record/Sunday News Cerella D. Sechrist of Red Lion knew the recipe for a happy future at a young age. “I was 10 years old when I decided I wanted to be a writer,” Sechrist … Continue reading →

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