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At the library: A new history of Lewis & Clark
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (80+ words) The Transylvania Times The following books are available at the Transylvania County Library. The book synopses are from Goodreads. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. - BHS class…...
A kick takes on a life of its own in the kids' book, 'When Tad Kicked Vlad"
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (467+ words) Author Julian Gough was giving a talk to children one day when they gave him the best gift an author can get: an idea. "I was telling them how you make up stories and how you invent stories," Gough remembers....
Author draws on family memories, museum expertise for debut historical novel
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (513+ words) After years of writing crime thrillers and mysteries, local author Richard Ross has stretched his wings and released his first-ever historical fiction novel just a month ago, titled Slicing Clouds. The novel follows Edward Bolton, a young boy born in…...
Scum of the Brave 118 and 119 Review: "Braves in Danger" and "A Brave's Motivation" " The Geekiary
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (249+ words) Geek News, Reviews, and Op/Eds Sarah also managed to show a bit of growth when she used her katana to slice off Drit's claws through the windshield. It was such a clean cut that even Yashiro was impressed. Sarah…...
1543 First Edition of Vesalius's De Humani Corporis Fabrica to Auction
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (206+ words) Fine Books Magazine For book news, special columns, auction reports, events, and more. 1543 First Edition of Vesalius's De Humani Corporis Fabrica to Auction Andreas Vesalius's De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem Catawiki has announced the upcoming auction of a copy…...
Norwich program explores books and local history
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (247+ words) The Chenango County Historical Society hosts "Heritage Night: Books, Coffee & Local History" at C. S. Miller Books on May 28 with Knuckle Down Coffee Company and The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, featuring local author Christian Vischi. NORWICH " The Chenango County Historical Society,…...
Award-Winning Children's Author Melissa Stewart will visit Watertown | Watertown News
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (519+ words) The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library: On Sunday, June 14, children of all ages are invited to the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) to kick off summer reading and get a book signed by a famous author! Melissa…...
John Mc Whorter on controversy and reconstructing Fats Waller's "Early to Bed"
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (84+ words) New York Times columnist, bestselling author, linguist and Columbia University professor John Mc Whorter doesn't shy away from controversy. He talks with Mo Rocca about his book, "Losing the Race: Self-Sabatoge in Black America," published in 2000, along with one of…...
Escaping the Grip of Eastern European Communism Shares a Powerful Story of Survival and Freedom
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (234+ words) Escaping the Grip of Eastern European Communism: A True Story of Courage, Perseverance, and the Pursuit of Freedom by Peter Kasl Peter Kasl recounts his family's daring escape from communist Czechoslovakia in a gripping memoir of courage, sacrifice, and resilience....
Civil War author at next roundtable
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (102+ words) The Daily News of Newburyport SALISBURY " The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will next meet on June 10 at 7: 30 p. m at the Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road (Route 1). The program will be presented by Rick Cochran of Hull, who will…...