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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: October 2010
All Hallows Read
Are you doing All Hallows Read? According to this Web site, All Hallows Read tradition is giving someone a scary book on Halloween. The site links the idea to author Neil Gaiman. Which books are you going to give? Which … Continue reading
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Martin Library observing 75 years in the reading business
Jeanette Woolsey reads to York County school children from the back of Martin Library’s bookmobile in this late-1950s Gazette and Daily photo. Martin is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Martin Library has spawned all kinds of fascinating stories in … Continue reading
Posted in Library events, Local history
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Life is a verb
“I don’t see the truth in that.” Have you heard a more fail-safe response to someone’s bigotry, sexism, racism or whatever other-ism offends you? “I don’t see the truth in that.” It immediately squashes the other person because there is … Continue reading
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Are you a reader and a writer?
Many of us view reading as not only a wonderful hobby, but important research. Perhaps you dream of one day seeing your own book reviewed here on Book Buzz or on the shelves of a local bookstore. If you’re also … Continue reading
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‘The Hobbit’ cast announced
Tolkien fans, what do you think of the news about director Peter Jackson’s casting choices for “The Hobbit”? Martin Freeman will be the lead hobbit, Bilbo. I hope this movie can live up to the mind-blowing “Lord of the Rings” … Continue reading
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Not scary, not babyish, but a little creepy
This week, my daughter’s school is having a Fall Festival, during which I’m charged with leading a story time. It should be creepy, but not too creepy. It should be festive, but not too Halloween-ish. And most importantly, my second-grader … Continue reading
Posted in Book discussion, Children's books
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‘Going Bovine.’ And then going ‘Bovine’ again
I’m reading “Going Bovine” by Libba Bray for the second time right now. As I suspected, there was a lot of foreshadowing I missed in the first frantic will-he-save-the-world-and-also-live? first reading. In the spectacular book, Cameron is just trying to … Continue reading
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“Agaat” by Marlene Van Niekirk
This is not an easy book to read, but it is such a masterpiece that it is worth trying. The story is about two women in South Africa in the 20th century: Milla de Wet, who inherits a farm and … Continue reading
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Survive anything, anywhere
My husband was going on his first backpacking camping trip on a trail marked strenuous. Several of the friends he was going with had never been camping before. I was nervous for him, so I did what any caring wife … Continue reading
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Friends with character
Which book character would you want to be friends with in real life? Literary agent Nathan Bransford’s outstanding blog has a fun guest post that deals with just that topic. Rachel Bertsche, who runs the blog MWD Seeking BFF, picks … Continue reading
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