Author Archives: gloria jean fogal

‘The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove’ by Christopher Moore

Posted on January 5, 2012 by gloria jean fogal

Here is a review from reader Mike Bollinger: Once again, Christopher Moore does not disappoint. “The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove,”  along with “Bloodsucking Fiends” and “You Suck,” were among the first of Moore’s books I picked up. This book … Continue reading →

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‘The Duke is Mine’ by Eloisa James

Posted on January 4, 2012 by gloria jean fogal

Here is a review of Eloisa James’ “The Duke is Mine” from Caryn Rupert: Eloisa James is on a mission to rework childhood fairy tales into adult romance novels. So far, she’s converted “Cinderella” and “Beauty and the Beast” into … Continue reading →

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‘Game of Thrones’ author honored

Posted on December 29, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

George R.R. Martin is USA Today’s Author of the Year. Read more here.

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New book from Shrewsbury resident

Posted on December 20, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

Shrewsbury resident Harry Hackman has released a new book, “The Seed: Man’s Destiny,” a look at man’s quest for advancement and superiority, his urge to learn and conquer nature and the way he pushes himself beyond the limits of his … Continue reading →

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Last week’s best-sellers

Posted on December 20, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

Best-sellers as reported by Books-A-Million in Springettsbury Township for the week ending Dec. 10: 1. “Killing Lincoln” by Bill O’Reilly 2. “11/22/63” by Stephen King. 3. “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson. 4. “The Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks. 5. … Continue reading →

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‘Bloodsucking Fiends’ a hit

Posted on December 16, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

A review of “Bloodsucking Fiends” by reader Mike Bollinger: I have found a new favorite author with Christopher Moore. His enchanting comical takes about decidedly non-comical situations really give the reader a sense of this could happen to them. While I’ve … Continue reading →

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Former Yorker pens horror novel

Posted on December 14, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

Brian Francis Smith, a former York resident and 1999 graduate of York College, has written “The Trail.” The horror novel, set in southcentral Pennsylvania, was published by Damnation Books. The ebook is $5.95 and the paperback edition is $19.99 from … Continue reading →

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Authors of ‘Civil War Voices’ to sign books

Posted on December 12, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

Scott Mingus and James McClure will sign copies of their new book, “Civil War Voices from York County, Pa.,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22 at Irvin’s Books, 2159 White St., West Manchester Township. “Civil War Voices” is the … Continue reading →

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David Guterson wins 2011 Bad Sex writing award

Posted on December 7, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

From the Associated Press: LONDON — American author David Guterson on Tuesday joined John Updike, Tom Wolfe, Norman Mailer and other literary stars as the recipient of the dreaded Bad Sex in Fiction award. Guterson won the 2011 “prize” for … Continue reading →

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Last week’s best-sellers

Posted on December 5, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

Best-sellers nationwide as reported by Publishers Weekly for the week ending Nov. 26: Fiction: 1. “Explosive Eighteen” by Janet Evanovich. 2. “11/22/63” by Stephen King. 3. “The Litigators” by John Grisham. 4. “Kill Alex Cross” by James Patterson. 5. “V … Continue reading →

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