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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: April 2012
Lawsuit against ‘Three Cups’ author rejected
From the Associated Press: HELENA, Mont. — A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit against author Greg Mortenson, calling claims “flimsy and speculative” that the humanitarian and his publisher lied in his best-selling “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones … Continue reading
York County stores get ready for Free Comic Book Day
Hey, comic fans! On Saturday, May 5, the day is all about you — the 11th annual Free Comic Book Day will come to participating stores. York County stores are gearing up for the special day, stock-piling the freebies and … Continue reading
Series Sunday: ‘Burned’
Many books in my book queue are waiting to be read, and a common theme among is that they’re all part of a series, trilogy or saga. Each Sunday, I’ll share a book from a series. You can read along … Continue reading
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Central Pennsylvania Romance Writers to meet
Calling all current romance writers and interested new members: The Central Pennsylvania Romance Writers will meet 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library, 16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg. Each month, the group … Continue reading
Snag a free copy of Mike Argento’s ‘Don’t Be Cruel’
If you haven’t read author Mike Argento’s novel, “Don’t Be Cruel,” here’s a chance to get it for free: Argento is hosting a giveaway through goodreads.com. Two copies are available, but you have to enter by April 30 for a … Continue reading
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Tagged columnist, don't be cruel, free, giveaway, mike argento, novel, win, york daily record, york sunday news
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Breakfast with the York County Literacy Council
This morning I headed east to Books-A-Million in Springettsbury Township, host to a York County Literacy Council breakfast for community members. A handful of board members, YCLC tutors and former students gathered to talk about YCLC success stories, the importance … Continue reading
Recently released: ‘Darth Vader and Son’
Read a quick preview of a recently released book by entertainment reporter Erin McCracken: Darth Vader as dad Artist and author Jeffrey Brown turned one of the most famous (and flubbed) movie lines, “Luke, I am your father,” into the … Continue reading
‘Amelia Bedelia’ comes to life for Devers students
Inspiration for the “Amelia Bedelia” books came from real life. It was fitting, then, that on Monday, Amelia herself came to life for students at Devers Elementary School in York. First-grade teacher Julie Hershey donned Amelia’s famous apron and hat … Continue reading
Comic Book Wednesday: ‘The Secret Service’
It might have the word “secret” in its title, but Mark Millar‘s and Dave Gibbons‘ “The Secret Service” is definitely different than last week’s “Secret.” Both have a governmental/spy angle to them and a lot of violence, but “The Secret … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Moore, Battlestar Galactica, comic, comic book wednesday, comic books, Dave Gibbons, Doctor Who, government, JJ Abrams, Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, Mark Millar, Secret, spy, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Secret Service, Watchmen
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Dover fisherman Lee Snyder pens guide
Lee Snyder began fishing when he was an 11-year-old Boy Scout — and he’s never looked back. A York County native, Snyder lived in Red Lion for 40 years before moving to his Dover home. Now 75, he knows the … Continue reading
Posted in Author visit, Book signings, Local author, Local events, Nature, Nonfiction, Sports
Tagged charlotte snyder, codorus blast, codorus state park, deep water fishing, dover, fishing, fishing guide, hanover, lake marburg, lee snyder, monsters of the abyss, muskee, red lion, trophies
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