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Books editor lives vicariously through novel adventures

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Sarah Chain

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin in “A Dance with Dragons”

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Would you pay to browse in a bookstore?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Fees to browse in a brick-and-mortar bookstore are one way to fight back against “showrooming,” consumers’ practice of browsing in person and then purchasing items at a discount online.

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Rhoad to the Altar: DIY book-page paper roses

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Abby Rhoad

A do-it-yourself tutorial on book-page paper flowers inspired Abby to get crafty while at home this week.

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WeeUsables consignment event scheduled for April 5-6

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Sarah Chain

WeeUsables will hold a consignment sale for children’s items and maternity clothes April 5-6, 2013, at the York Fairgrounds.

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Books, wolves and chocolate: Some of our recent regional homeschooling fun

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Joan

Homeschooling mom Joan Concilio Otto shares her daughter’s Buck-A-Book Week fundraising success and some ideas for local trips, including the Wolf Sanctuary of PA and Wilbur Chocolate Co. in Lititz.

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Book Smarts: Tracing the evolution of etiquette

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Some of the lessons from the 19th century feel starkly different. But some, if you look closely, are the same.

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York County bookstore owners, readers pick favorite reads from 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sarah Chain

York County bookstore owners, readers and York Daily Record/Sunday News staff pick their favorite reads for 2012.

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Former Spring Grove author Jen Barton aims to be America’s Next Author

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Former Spring Grove author Jen Barton released the middle-grade fantasy novel “Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell” in September and is now competing to be America’s Next Author.

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York County librarians share their favorite children’s holiday books

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Librarians from across York County share their favorite children’s books for Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa.

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Smart writing: My 12-year-old daughter wants you to share your similes

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Joan

12-year-old unschooler Sarah Otto wants to hear your simile suggestions. She’s as excited as a kid at Christmastime for them!

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