Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

From grandmother to graduate: Toledoan releases first novel

By Brian Bohnert on Friday, June 15th, 2012

Geraldine Davis is truly grateful.
Not only did the 57-year-old grandmother of six recently graduate…

Beard unearths ‘Sgt. Janus’: TFP Star writer to sign new book at Tony Packo’s

By Jeff McGinnis on Friday, June 15th, 2012

Toledo Free Press Star writer Jim Beard’s latest work is both a departure from and…

BGSU home to Ray Bradbury collection

By Brigitta Burks on Thursday, June 7th, 2012

Science-fiction writer extraordinaire Ray Bradbury may have died June 5, but he left behind volumes…

Snider twists Broadway tunes, writes autobiography

By Vicki L. Kroll on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

People can see Dee Snider is a man of distinction, a metal singer who decided…

Local writers pen novels that move the world’s starry-eyed readers

By Sarah Ottney on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

By day, they are hairdressers, lawyers, corporate consultants and TV station assignment managers; by night,…

Library exhibit brings Harry Potter magic to UT

By Brigitta Burks on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Wizards, witches and even muggles can explore the link between magic and science at “Harry…

Reading celebrates Charles Bukowski

By John Dorsey on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

In the nearly 20 years since his death, Charles Bukowski has become a pop culture…

New used bookstore offers ‘big box’ choices

By Brigitta Burks on Friday, February 17th, 2012

The recently opened Ukazoo Books offers customers a big-box atmosphere without the steep prices, store…

Doctor releases story collection

By Brigitta Burks on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Dr. Blair Grubb has turned his experiences as a physician into “The Calling,” a book…

Toledoan’s book offers life-changing ideas

By Brigitta Burks on Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Toledo native Jason Daniels offers readers a step-by-step guide on how to change their lives…

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