When it comes to shopping for holiday gifts, book lovers are a special breed.
However, the secret is finding out what they enjoy. And for those folks who like to support local authors, this year’s gift-giving season includes plenty of titles, ranging in topics from classic rock radio giants to local nature trails.
There’s also a book of inspiration and something for romance lovers.
Here are several recently released books of note:
“Buzzard Archives Vol. 1” | David Helton and John Gorman | $19.95/86 pages
This year marks the 50th anniversary of WMMS’ Buzzard.
A must have for baby boomers, “Buzzard Archives Vol. 1” provides fans of WMMS’ golden years with vintage display advertisements that appeared in local newspapers, tabloids and magazines from 1974 to 1988.
The original images are annotated with insightful comments from former WMMS Operations Manager John Gorman, who not only helped dream up the Buzzard image but also turned the radio station into a broadcasting powerhouse.
“Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures” | Regina Brett | $18.99/240 pages
Regina Brett (“God Never Blinks”) is back with “Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures…Inspiration for Times When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned.”
The bestselling local author shares 45 short personal essays to bring readers comfort at the end of a tough day and offer hope for tomorrow and inspiration to help them get through whatever difficulty, diagnosis or disappointment they may face.
The book may be ithe perfect nightstand addition for anyone going through a divorce or a death, with Brett sharing her experiences and stories of people who faced even bigger detours but still created a life they love. It’s about finding the awe in the awful, the mystery in the mistakes, the magic in the mess.
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“Trail Guide: Cuyahoga Valley National Park 4th Edition” | Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council | $19.95/280 pages
The revised “Trail Guide: Cuyahoga Valley National Park 4th Edition” may be essential for Northeast Ohio outdoor lovers.
Hikers, cyclists, skiers, equestrians and birders likely will be thrilled to have a complete guide to every trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park created by volunteers who help build and maintain the trails.
Including detailed trail descriptions and maps, plus background info about plants, animals, and geology, the guide features the historic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, the Buckeye Trail and favorite destinations such as Brandywine Gorge and Blue Hen Falls.
“Unveiled Love” | David Allen Edmonds | $17.99/260 pages
Medina’s David Allen Edmonds, a retired German and English high school teacher, recently released his second Benton Center romance novel.
Readers of his debut, “Unexpected Love,” will recognize some of the characters who return in “Unveiled Love.”
The clean and wholesome romance boasts a Midwestern sensibility and details how residents of a small Ohio town deal with tensions of contemporary life.
The series makes one wonder how long until one of Edmonds’ stories ends up becoming a Hallmark movie.
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