Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

New book remembers Toledo military honoree

By Colleen Kennedy on Friday, February 26th, 2010

British author Benjamin Disraeli said, “the legacy of heroes is the memory of a great…

Mike Farrell to discuss ‘Of Mule and Man’ at Stranahan

By Jeff McGinnis on Thursday, February 25th, 2010

For many authors, a tour is a necessary evil, something to be tolerated and maybe…

Local author to read from new book Jan. 12

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Naomi Chapman, an author from Fostoria, Ohio, will read from her new book, “Criminal Company,…

‘Composers’ book offers secrets to enjoying classical music

By Chelsea Tipton on Friday, December 18th, 2009

“Secret Lives of Great Composers,” is a fun and enlightening book about more than 30…

Autobiography offers insights to Geno Auriemma’s success

By Tricia Cullop on Friday, December 18th, 2009

When one thinks of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team today, it is hard…

I-75 painstakingly detailed in new travel guide

By Roger Holliday Claudia Fischer on Friday, December 18th, 2009

You only have to stand alongside I-75 for a few moments and count the endless…

‘100 Songs’ fails to capture scope of Bob Dylan’s work

By Ben Konop on Friday, December 18th, 2009

“Dylan, 100 Songs and Pictures” (Omnibus Press, $49.95) is a book that falls well short…

Book on Springsteen’s ‘Big Man’ is no big deal

By Chris Kozak on Friday, December 18th, 2009

As the man who delivers the soaring saxophone solo on “Jungleland,” you’d assume Clarence “Big…

Book offers daily glimpse into Beatles’ history

By Fred LeFebvre on Thursday, December 17th, 2009

“The Beatles were a Sixties band.”
That’s how Barry Miles begins his big, bold, Beatles…

Toledoans pay tribute to ‘The Boss’ in new book

By Alissa Romstadt on Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Toledoans Chris Kozak and John Rockwood have been to a combined 19 Bruce Springsteen concerts.…