By OCB Staff on
7/25/2012 2:35 PM
Bruns' books explore the seamy side of the music business, exposing its underbelly of power and corruption. His protagonist, Mick Sever (featured in the immensely entertaining Carribean series), is a journalist who chronicles the history of rock and roll--uncovering dastardly crimes in the bargain. His other series character, Skip Moore (the Stuff series) is stumbling, bumbling shamus just itching to make it to the big time.
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By OCB Staff on
7/25/2012 1:19 PM
The first African American to become a Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress as well as the second African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Akron native Rita Dove is a national treasure.
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By OCB Staff on
7/20/2012 2:51 PM
 The Cleveland Public Library has expanded its community outreach yet again! This time, CPL has installed a BookBox in the trendy and vibrant area of Ohio City in market square park. If you are unfamiliar with the area, market square park is located directly across the street from the West Side Market. The area was recently redesigned with a $1.5 million renovation planned in partnership with the City of Cleveland, Cleveland Public Art, Parkworks, and Cleveland Councilman Joe Cimperman. Learn more about the BookBox at http://freshwatercleveland.com/forgood/bookbox071912.aspx
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By OCB Staff on
7/16/2012 9:30 AM
 Some of Ohio's most exciting writers headline a new monthly reading series at one of Cleveland’s most exciting venues, The Market Garden Brewery & Distillery in the Ohio City neighborhood. Readings will be about thirty minutes long with a ten minute intermission. Books will be available to purchase and can be signed after the readings. Enjoy a local microbrew while listening to local masterpieces. Readings begin at 7:00 P.M.
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