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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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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Lewis shares Amish recipes
Beverly Lewis, best-selling author of more than 80 books, is perhaps most popular for her Amish -centered books. Something about the simple life and the way her characters join each other for dinner each night appeals to many readers. (In … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbooks
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Former Gourmet editor to join Random House
From the Associated Press: Former Gourmet magazine editor Ruth Reichl is joining the Random House Publishing Group, where she will both edit and write books, including a memoir of her years at the now shuttered magazine. Reichl, who will serve … Continue reading
Posted in Book news, Food, magazines
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New version of Anne Frank’s diary
Anne Frank’s diary goes graphic. To learn more, click here.
Posted in Book news, Graphic novels, Nonfiction
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Dallastown native writes “Soldiers to Governors”
Richard Saylor, a state archivist and Dallastown native, has written “Soldiers to Governors: Pennsylvania’s Civil War Veterans Who Became State Leaders” (Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 2010). Saylor is active with the Dallastown Historical Society and serves on the … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War books, Local author, Nonfiction, Political reading, War
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“The Graveyard” Review
Imagine a world where the safest place is within the gates of a graveyard, while all that is evil and dangerous waits just outside. This is reality for Nobody, called Bod, in Neil Gaiman’s amazing and award-winning “The Graveyard Book.” … Continue reading
New book reflects beauty of Lancaster County
York author and photographer Scott D. Butcher has released his latest book, “Lancaster County Reflections.” The more than 200 color photographs capture the area’s covered bridges, Amish buggies, historic churches, contemporary landscapes and more. The 128-page book sells for $24.99 … Continue reading
Posted in Local author, Nonfiction, Photography
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“Mind Games” by Carolyn Crane will hook you instantly
What if you could take your fears, your anxieties, your anger and depression and give it to another person so you wouldn’t have to feel them? What if that person you gave your disabilities to was a criminal and having … Continue reading
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Most challenged titles of 2009
The 10 most challenged titles of 2009, as identified by Banned Books Week, include: • “ttyl; ttfn; l8r, g8r” (series), by Lauren Myracle • “And Tango Makes Three,” by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson • “The Perks of Being a … Continue reading
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New books by local authors
Area resident Gary Blouse has written “Hey! You Guys: Ever Been Out in a Boat Before?” about his adventures with friends on fishing trips. The book sells for $16 and is available at www.rosedogbookstore.com. Camp Hill resident Mike Silvestri has … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Local author, Nonfiction
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Best-sellers at Borders
Best-sellers at Borders Books & Music in Springettsbury Township for the week that ended Sept. 19. 1. “Wicked Appetite” by Janet Evanovich. 2. “Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen. 3. “The Thorn” by Beverly Lewis. 4. “Spooky York, Pa.” by Scott Butcher. … Continue reading
Posted in Best-sellers, Fiction, One Book, One Community
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