Category Archives: Graphic novels

Comic Book Wednesday: ‘The Exile’

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

When I started this weekly review, I knew that comic books were more than superheroes and the two big labels : DC and Marvel. But many probably do not, as I was new at this genre not too long ago … Continue reading →

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2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird gets graphic novel

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Sarah Chain

If you plan to watch the Kentucky Derby today, here’s a little history for you from the 2009 race. Despite odds against him at 50:1, underdog horse Mine That Bird won the 135th Kentucky Derby — the second largest upset … Continue reading →

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Get ready for ‘Game of Thrones’ season 2 with books, comic

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

For fans of Lord of the Rings, “The Hobbit” seems so far away (Release date set for December.)  Not so fast, fantasy lovers! “A Game of Thrones” is the first book in a series titled “A Song of Ice and … Continue reading →

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New ‘Wimpy Kid’ novel coming in November

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Sarah Chain

From The Associated Press: NEW YORK — The seventh “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” novel, one of the few series as popular as “The Hunger Games,” is coming out in November. Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, announced Wednesday that … Continue reading →

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“Girl With the Dragon Tatoo” goes graphic

Posted on October 13, 2011 by gloria jean fogal

Lisbeth Salander is back, this time in a graphic novel. Click here for more.

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The countdown to Free Comic Book Day

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Sarah Chain

T-minus eight hours until the clock strikes midnight for Free Comic Book Day… the suspense is almost too much to bear! At least, that’s how I assume it would be if I were interested in comics… but I’m more of … 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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Hanover YWCA needs used books

Posted on August 26, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

Hanover YWCA is accepting used books for its annual used book sale Nov. 6, 7 and 8. Books can be brought to the YW at 23 W. Chestnut St. and placed in the “book box” located in front of the … Continue reading →

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It’s all about saving money, folks

Posted on March 11, 2009 by gloria jean fogal

and that definitely applies to book lovers. The following Web sites offer used books for purchase or exchange, some for as little as the postage to ship them. Check them out, and if you know of any others, please let … Continue reading →

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We already know …

Posted on December 11, 2008 by gloria jean fogal

that books make great gifts, but now we can listen to famous authors tell us why. <object width="350"

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