Category Archives: Author visit

Judith Coopey’s novel focuses on 1889 Johnstown flood

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Midtown Scholar Bookstore will play host to local author, historian and genealogist Judith Coopey at 2 p.m. May 26, as she speaks about (and signs copies of) her novel, “Waterproof.” The book is set during the 1889 Johnstown flood. Read an … Continue reading →

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‘Civil War Voices’ authors to hold book signing

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Authors Scott Mingus and Jim McClure will sign copies of their books, including “Civil War Voices from York County, Pa.,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26 at Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market, 8892 Susquehanna Trail South, Springfield Township. … Continue reading →

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York Emporium announces authors for Sci-Fi Saturday

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Lovers of the science-fiction genre, mark your calendars for June 16. The York Emporium, 343 W. Market St., York, will host its annual Sci-Fi Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with three authors already confirmed. Emporium owner Jim Lewin … Continue reading →

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Chris Crowley to speak at Prime of Life Festival

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Head to the York Expo Center at noon May 22 to hear NY Times best-selling author Chris Crowley speak at the Prime of Life Festival. Crowley has written two books on fitness, wellness and aging: “Younger Next Year: A Guide … Continue reading →

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Author to speak on wisdom, age at OLLI lecture

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Penn State York’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s (OLLI) will hold its first Founders’ Day Lecture at 11:30 a.m. May 17, with author Karl Pillemer as the featured speaker. A professor at Cornell University, Pillemer has written “30 Lessons for Living: … Continue reading →

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Scott Mingus to give talk on ‘Flames Beyond Gettysburg’

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Join Manchester Township author Scott Mingus Sr. for a presentation of Jubal Early’s invasion of York County at 6:30 p.m. May 17. Mingus’ talk will be adapted from his 2009 book, “Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna … Continue reading →

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N.T. Wright to speak at Hearts & Minds in Dallastown

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Hearts & Minds, an independent bookstore in Dallastown, will host prominent Biblical scholar and theological writer N.T. Wright at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12. As part of “An Afternoon with N.T. Wright,” readers can purchase Wright’s books, get them signed … Continue reading →

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Brain injury survivor to speak at Pullo Center

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Sarah Chain

After a terrible fall in 1999, PJ Long struggled to perform even the most basic tasks. She was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and suffered from exhaustion and memory loss. Through the help of friends and family, she rebuilt her … Continue reading →

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Geraldine Brooks to visit Lancaster May 11

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Pulitzer Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks will speak at the 2012 Spring Author Luncheon May 11 in Lancaster. Hosted by The Council of Friends of Public Libraries, Aaron’s Books, and the Library System of Lancaster County, the luncheon is a … Continue reading →

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‘Amelia Bedelia’ comes to life for Devers students

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Sarah Chain

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 →

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