Monthly Archives: September 2010

Lewis shares Amish recipes

Posted on September 30, 2010 by beth vrabel

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 →

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Former Gourmet editor to join Random House

Posted on September 30, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

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 →

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New version of Anne Frank’s diary

Posted on September 30, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

Anne Frank’s diary goes graphic. To learn more, click here.

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Dallastown native writes “Soldiers to Governors”

Posted on September 30, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

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 →

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“The Graveyard” Review

Posted on September 29, 2010 by beth vrabel

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 →

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New book reflects beauty of Lancaster County

Posted on September 28, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

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 →

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“Mind Games” by Carolyn Crane will hook you instantly

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Emileigh Clare

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

Posted on September 28, 2010 by beth vrabel

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

Posted on September 28, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

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 →

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Best-sellers at Borders

Posted on September 27, 2010 by gloria jean fogal

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 →

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