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Books on sale at Bull Run Library
Many of the books are in pristine condition and those interested should come early for the best selection of reference, fiction, non-fiction and children’s materials.
09/07/2010 - 03:22 PM
New books with local ties
New books with local ties include the roots-movement field guide "United States of Americana."
09/06/2010 - 10:12 PM
New books help you get to know your food culture
New books help you get to know your food culture By MICHELE KAYAL For The Associated Press Updated Sep 7, 2010 07:16PM MDT If you think apple pie is the all-American food, think again. An inspiring collection of new books dips deep into the melting pot to serve up stories and recipes that trace the multi-ethnic and cultural origins of what our country eats. Jane Ziegelman’s “97 Orchard” offers ...
09/07/2010 - 12:40 PM
The books that send me back to school
It's the start of another school year and I'm dreaming of new pencil cases, satchels and the books I read in class. But what are the books you remember from your own school days? Fourteen years after I finished school, there's still something about September which feels like the start of the year, and I'm nostalgic this morning for new pencils and felt tips, satchels and packed lunches. As the ...
09/07/2010 - 03:32 PM
Books with mix of fact, fiction may have young readers wanting more
Learning history is not all facts and dates. Sometimes the best way to explore a certain time in our world's past is to read historical fiction. Historical fiction represents a time in the past, and although it may have fictionalized accounts of real figures, most of the main events and characters are imagined. Below are several recently released historical fiction books that kids may enjoy ...
09/07/2010 - 07:03 PM
Popular science books take off: a big bang in physics publishing
Popular physics books have never been so popular. It's about time, says Tom Chivers.
09/06/2010 - 07:21 PM
Books recount trips around the world
Validating life choices is the theme of two non–fiction books published in 2010 as second installments of journeys begun as a result of divorce. Each author questions the wisdom of remarrying; one author provides research about the institution of marriage, and the other wonders if marriage is the answer to her uncertainty as she approaches middle age.
09/06/2010 - 07:18 AM
Books and Author Calendar
TODAY Book Swap -- Exchange of books and/or conversation, 3-5 p.m. at Book People, 536 Granite Ave. Free. 288-4346.THURSDAY "The Kill" by Jan Neuharth -- Book talk and reading for "Books on Broad," 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.FRIDAY "Petersburg, Then and Now" by Laura ...
09/05/2010 - 12:20 AM
Free Books for Kids
A national organization is reaching out to younger students in the Valley to make sure they have the books they need.
09/07/2010 - 06:52 PM
MO Books Blog
No matter what the time of day or night, you'll find Chris Stuckenschneider paging through the latest novel or immersed in a stack of picture books for Book Buzz consideration. A longtime literacy advocate, Chris will keep you in the know about books.
09/07/2010 - 04:02 PM
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