Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

Ten novels about vampires that don’t sparkle

By Sean Shannon on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

As Halloween draws near, it’s helpful to remember vampires weren’t always associated with angsty pre-teen…

Author to talk about female genital mutilation

By Sarah Ottney on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Soraya Miré will never forget the sound of scissors, cutting the flesh between her legs…

Author Mike Cameron examines the life of a ‘Private Hero’

By Jeff McGinnis on Thursday, October 6th, 2011

September 23, 1908. The Major League Baseball season, one of the most exciting in history,…

Toledo poet returns home for book release

By Jason Mack on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

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Toledo native Marcus Jackson is returning home for the release of his first…

Library House Gallery opens in Grand Rapids

By Duane Ramsey on Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Dorinda Shelley, a retired dermatologist and lifelong book collector, has opened Library House Gallery…

McGinnis: Author examines the life of Evel Knievel

By Jeff McGinnis on Thursday, July 28th, 2011

When author Leigh Montville learned he was being interviewed for Toledo Free Press Star, he…

Toledo Museum of Art releases new book about artifacts

By Zach Davis on Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

The Toledo Museum of Art has published a new book about its Egyptian artifacts collection.…

Local feminist bookstore People Called Women seeks support

By Sarah Ottney on Friday, July 8th, 2011

Toledo feminist bookstore People Called Women has managed to stay open for 18 years, even…

‘Vintage Sylvania’ book launch party June 9

By Sarah Ottney on Thursday, June 9th, 2011

A book of historical Sylvania photos will debut June 9 in what is expected to…

10th Claire’s Day will be its biggest celebration

By Sarah Ottney on Monday, May 16th, 2011

Ten years ago, reeling from the sudden death of their 10-year-old daughter Claire, Brad and…

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