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On the Boardwalk

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June 10, 2013

My birthday rolled around last week and I was alone, if you can call being on the Coney Island Boardwalk alone. I was in NYC, and since I couldn’t be with family, I decided to visit the iconic landmark.

I was a bit self-conscious sitting by myself at a picnic table eating a world-famous Nathan’s hotdog, but a ice-cold Corona helped wash down my lunch and my angst. more»

Book-Signing at the Taber Museum

By Lycoming County Historical Society
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2 weeks 5 days ago
Joyce Graff is co-author of A Life in Art: Harry Wilcox and the Woman with Dreamy Eyes.

A book-signing by Joyce Graff will take place at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society on Friday, June 21 from 6:00 until 8:00pm. Ms. Graff has recently co-authored a genealogical biography of her grandfather Harry Wilcox, who worked as a commercial artist and illustrated stories for the popular and nationally-distributed Grit, published in Williamsport. Ms. more»

Tortured Hero Blog Hop

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April 24, 2013

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April First Friday: A Note from Otto Book Store

By Otto Book Store
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10 weeks 6 days ago

Montoursville native is Adam Makos return to Ottos this Friday, April 5, to sign his new book,VOICES OF THE PACIFIC. more»

New Spring Titles Perfect for the Little Ones

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12 weeks 5 days ago
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Lucky in Love Blog Hop

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March 14, 2013

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The Advocates Marched On

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March 11, 2013

March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, here’s an awesome chronicle from the Library of Congress on Suffrage:

100 Years Ago Today: “A Declaration of Independence We Celebrate,” The Washington Herald, March 3, 1913 more»

Otto's Book Store Hosts Two Authors

By Betsy Rider
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16 weeks 2 days ago

We have two authors at Otto's Book Store for March's First Friday. more»

Hottest Love

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February 22, 2013

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Healthy Intimacy

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February 20, 2013

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Swept Away Blog Hop

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February 14, 2013

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Heartbreaker’s Blog Hop

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February 8, 2013

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A HIGHER CALL: Montoursville native pens “amazing” tale of World War II aviation

By Joseph W. Smith III
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19 weeks 5 hours ago

One reason book-lovers are hooked on reading is that books can take you through experiences that aren’t accessible in any other way. more»

Trigger Words

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January 28, 2013

Sometimes my husband says the wrong thing. He’ll make statements that contain trigger words such as, “obssess, scream, always and never.”

We’ve all heard these words before, and the reason they drive us crazy is because they contain a trace of truth. more»

Book Targets Positive Personal Change and Workplace Harmony

By Dennis E. Gilbert
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21 weeks 2 days ago

Love to Hate the Boss. Strategies for direct reports. Strategies for bosses. Strategies to harmonize your workplace. This is the second book for motivational speaker, author, and business consultant, Dennis E. Gilbert. more»

Chronicles of the Nephilim

By Joseph W. Smith III
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21 weeks 2 days ago

Film expert Brian Godawa’s new fantasy epic

Ten years ago, Brian Godawa published “Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment.” more»

Terrific book by actor Andrew McCarthy is more than just a travelogue

By Joseph W. Smith III
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22 weeks 9 hours ago

The Longest Way Home
***1/2 (out of four)

Folks who watched a lot of movies in the 1980s may recall Andrew McCarthy as the charismatic star of such hits as “Pretty in Pink,” “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Weekend at Bernie’s.” more»

The Man Who Invented the Future: Jules Verne’s Legacy

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January 8, 2013

Jules Vernes Legacy

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It’s been more than 100 years since the world mourned the passing of Jules Verne, “the man who invented the future.” He died March 24, 1905 in Amiens, France. more»

New Year’s Blog Hop

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January 1, 2013

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Snow Daze

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December 29, 2012

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Snow Daze: The backyard more»

Special Signing at Otto's Features Military History Author

By Otto's Bookstore
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26 weeks 3 days ago
Otto's Bookstore will host a special author signing with Adam Makos from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the downtown shop, 107 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.

Otto's Bookstore will host a special author signing with Adam Makos from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the downtown shop, 107 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. Formerly of Montoursville, Makos lives in Colorado where he and his family operate Valor Studios, whose "mission is to honor veterans by telling their stories on canvas and in print." more»

Otto's Book Store Celebrates 171 Years

By Otto's Book Store
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31 weeks 1 day ago
Judith Cole Youngman, author of Amadeus Quilts: A Journal of Encouragement, will be at Otto's Book Store.

Otto's is turning 171 and you're invited to the party Friday, November 16 from 5 to 8 (or 9) PM. We will have six authors here to meet their readers and sign their books: more»

Autumn’s Harvest Blog Hop

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November 9, 2012

1 AutumnBlogButton1 Autumns Harvest Blog HopWelcome to the Autumn’s Harvest Blog Hop (Nov. 9-12, 2012). more»

Alpha Male Blog Hop: Richard Branson

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October 18, 2012

Alpha Male Blog Hop

I’ve been asked to conjure an image of the Al more»

THE NEXT BIG THING Blog Hop

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October 16, 2012

We are blog hopping our way through some new reads, and it’s a great way to be introduced to some wonderful authors you might not know. Follow us on the hop and you’ll be introduced to some exciting writers and their works in progress. Below, you will be able to learn a little bit about me and the authors who follow me in Week 18. Be sure to check them all out. more»

Romance Hop Winners

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September 5, 2012

After more than 9,000 comments, the Romance Hop has ended and we’ve announced the grand prize winne more»

Society Hosts Judith Cole Youngman Book Signing, One-Person Exhibit

By Muncy Historical Society
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42 weeks 9 hours ago
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Muncy Historical Society celebrates Last Friday in August by hosting a book signing, featuring Judith Cole Youngman with her latest book “Amadeus Quilts – A Journal of Encouragement” and a spectacular display of full-size quilts and wall-hangings. This one-day show, Friday, August 31, noon to 8 p.m. will highlight the Society’s last “Last Friday” event at its 40 N. Main Street Location. more»

Welcome to the ‘Hero Blog Hop’

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July 26, 2012

A Hero's Blog Hop

Welcome to A Hero’s Blog Hop, featuring more than 100 Authors and Bloggers sharing their favorite things about romance heroes. more»

Blog Hop Swag

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July 22, 2012

Large Swag PackDo you like free stuff? more»

eBook Hoarding

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July 14, 2012

I’m an eBook hoarder. more»

July 4th Blog Hop

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July 1, 2012

July 4th Blog HopJust in time to celebrate freedom of speech, and the right to read it, comes the Celebrating Independence Blog Hop! There will be fireworks, BBQs, and if your lucky more»

Local Author Releases New Romance eBook 'Consequence'

By NorthcentralPA.com
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51 weeks 5 days ago

Syndicated columnist Bridget Cormac has built a comfy lifestyle writing about history’s mysteries. When Police Chief Alec Boone drops a 50-year-old murder case in her lap, she’s eager to assist. Friendship kindles into a passionate affair, but their relationship is tested when the two professionals butt heads over the outcome of their findings. more»

DIY Writer’s Retreat

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June 20, 2012

Writers Retreat

Who needs heat? Drink coffee and write, write, write! more»

'Write the Darn Book' Good Advice from Local Author

By Mike Reuther
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1 year 1 week ago
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Many people dream of writing a book, but few ever getting around to doing it. Why? more»

Otto's Bookstore Hosts PA Author

By Betsy Rider, Otto's Bookstore
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1 year 2 weeks ago
Judith Redline Coopey, author of WATERPROOF: A NOVEL OF THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD

Judith Redline Coopey, author of REDFIELD FARM, has just published her second novel, WATERPROOF: A NOVEL OF THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD. She will be at Otto's Bookstore o Friday, June 1, from 5 to 8 as the First Friday author guest.

If you have an interest in Pennsylvania history, check out this excerpt and stop in to meet the author. more»

NY Times Bestselling Author Wes Moore to Talk to Williamsport Students

By Williamsport Area School District
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1 year 4 weeks ago
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WILLIAMSPORT — With funding made available through a $9,000 grant from the Williamsport Lycoming Community Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, the Williamsport Area School District is coordinating a visit from New York Times bestselling author Wes Moore for a collaborative, multi-organizational event scheduled for this spring. more»

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