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The Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will collect new and used paperback books during November for shipment to American troops overseas.

The library is one of several collection points for the Sertoma Club's book drive for Operation Paperback, a Pennsylvania non-profit that has shipped nearly one million books to troops over the last decade. Other local drop-off sites include the YMCA Southern Branch and the Mason-Dixon Public Library.

Donations should be marked for Operation Paperback and dropped off during normal library hours.

The Paul Smith Library is at 80 Constitution Ave. in Shrewsbury.

The Central Pennsylvania Romance Writers will meet 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Cleve J. Fredericksen Camp Hill Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill.

Jennifer Blackwell-Yale will speak. New members are welcome.

For details, call 795-0874.

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 building. Please no encyclopedias, Readers Digest condensed books or magazines. Books should be in good condition and placed in bags or boxes.

Did you know Janet Evanovich wrote a dozen romances? That was under the name Steffie Hall, before the time of Plum, as she puts it.
"Foul Play" is the ninth, a short, cute story about Amy, the young TV character who lost her job to a chicken, and Jake, the handsome veterinarian.
Much description of her slim legs and his hunky bod. A little mystery about how the chicken meets his end livens up the courtship.
If you're an Evanovich fan, you'll see hints of the Stephanie Plum adventures to come.
It took me about two hours to read. Not sure it's worth $7.99, but if you find it at the library like I did, or a used-book sale, pick it up for a little fun.

Author Debbie Macomber has a legion of ardent fans. So I jumped at the chance to read an advance copy of the latest installment in her Cedar Cove series, "92 Pacific Boulevard" due in stores Aug. 25, to see what all the fuss was about.

The novels are set in a small town in Washington state. There are lots of colorful characters, which regular readers must consider family by now. I kept them all straight thanks to a "cast of characters" list in the front of the book.

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 us know.

www.bookmooch.com

www.bookins.com

www.swaptree.com

www.paperbackswap.com

Heather Mosko of New Freedom has written "Lake Meade," a mystery-romance. The novel was published as the winner of the Timeless Love contest by Oak Tree Press. The paperback is $12.95 and is available at amazon.com and barnesand noble.com.

Mosko, a homemaker, is working on her next novel. To find out more about her book, visit www.heathermosko.com.

Stephenie Meyer sold more books in 2008 than any other author according to her publisher. To read more, click here.

This just in from the Associated Press:

Taylor Lautner will be back to morph into the monstrous Jacob Black in the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon."

that books make great gifts, but now we can listen to famous authors tell us why.

This just in from the Associated Press:

After dozens of best-selling novels, Danielle Steel still has words to spare: She's starting a blog.

"It's like a letter to a friend, and fun to be able share something and say, 'Gee I did this,'" says Steel, 61, whose run of hits includes three this year alone: "Honor Thyself," "Rogue" and "A Good Woman."

Even though Danielle Steel recently released her 75th book, she still battles insecurity.

"I still never finish a book without being terrified I can't write another one. I never start one without being terrified I can't finish it," Steel says.

Read more about Steel and her latest book, "Rogue," on this Sunday's Books page.

Those of you of a certain age (and you know who you are) who are members of AARP will want to check out Borders’ latest promotion.

Just go to www.borders.com and click on “Exclusive offer for AARP members.”

You can save from 10 to 35 percent on books purchased both online and at the store. And if you’re not a member, they will sign you up on the spot.

Occasionally getting older has its advantages.

Readers would rather curl up with a printed book than go online or read an e-book, a new Random House/Zogby poll finds.

A novel about space invaders and body snatchers isn't typically my cup of tea. But then again, neither is a love story between a 100-year-old vampire and his teenage would-be prey.

And I'm currently reading that book for (I'm a little ashamed here) the third time. I'm talking, of course, about "Twilight," the young adult series that has made stay-at-home mom Stephenie Meyer a best-selling author.

Sometimes, as much as we hate it, we have to part with our books.

What else can we do when there just isn't enough shelf space for all our recent purchases?

Have you just finished reading a book you couldn't put down, or one that kept putting you to sleep?

We want to hear about it, good or bad.

Send your book review to gfogal@ydr.com and we will post it here.

Phyllis A. Whitney, whose romantic suspense tales sold millions of copies, has died. She was 104.

By JOSEPH MALDONADO
For the Daily Record/Sunday News

A book is like a warm quilt comprised of many threads, colors, textures and images. And like any quilt, a book takes tremendous know-how to transform it from an idea to something people curl up with in their favorite chair.

In May, the literary group Pennwriters will host its 21st annual conference, “A Writer’s smorgasbord.” The three-day event will feature scores of publishing experts, including many pub
lished authors.

Have you just finished reading a book you couldn't put down, or one that kept putting you to sleep?

We want to hear about it, good or bad.

Send your book review to gfogal@ydr.com and we will post it here.