On The Books

Mark J. Jacobs publishes memoir on uncle’s Wilkes-Barre grocery store

Mark J. Jacobs, long-time resident who grew up in Wilkes-Barre, just published his first book. In Jan. 2025, he released his memoir about his Uncle Ted’s store in The Heights, entitled “The Quirky Heart of Ted the Grocer.”

Wilkes University welcomes writers for Winter Reading Series and residency

WILKES-BARRE — The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing hosts its Winter Reading Series on campus at Wilkes University from Saturday, January 4 through Thursday, January 9.

Scranton author Thomas Cerra releases scary story collection

SCRANTON — Get your chills and thrills with the compelling short stories and poems in Thomas A. Cerra’s new book, “The Collective.”

Review: ‘The Green Witch’s Sticker Book’ is a magical Halloween companion

I did very little reading for this book review. Nevertheless, it was a very pleasant experience, and I’ve added a touch of magic to just about every deserving item I own; plastic planters, air purifiers, the kayak, the laptop!

Harford Historical Society displays exhibits at used book sale

HARFORD — The Harford Historical Society gets ready for its August book sale, Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Soldiers’ Orphan School in Harford.

‘Orange is the New Black’ author Piper Kerman to speak in Scranton

SCRANTON — Piper Kerman, author of the memoir “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison,” will speak at 7 p.m....

“Star Wars: Legacy” fills us in on 30 years and preps us for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

I have high hopes for what’s to come with Disney’s acquisition of Star Wars. The merger with Marvel was a success. And with J.J....

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