Books digest

LOCAL

Leetonia native publishes fourth book

LEETONIA — Jason M. Green of Leetonia has published his fourth book, a supernatural Western titled “Slingers.”

This Civil-War-era novel joins his other works, “The Hammer and the Sword,” “On the Anvil of War” and “Machines.”

To buy the book, visit Xlibris.com.

Sharon author releases first book of poetry

YOUNGSTOWN — Pig Iron Press announces publication of “A Pocketful of Dreams,” a poetry book by Robert F. Curtis of Sharon.

The book is dedicated to the author’s late wife, Phoebe Curtis, who is referenced in several of the poems.

The collection of 18 poems provides a window to his thoughts about living, loving and spiritual faith.

Curtis was born in Greenville, Pa., and grew up in Sharon, Pa., where he graduated from Sharon High School.

This is the author’s first book, and is edited and designed by Pig Iron Press’ Jim Villani, who describes the poems as simple testaments to fidelity and caring, suffused with belief in and longing for reuniting in the hereafter.

The book can be ordered from the author or publisher at $7 per copy. Call (330) 747-6932 for information. Order by mail to Pig Iron Press, P.O. Box 237, Youngstown, OH 44501.

BOOK CLUBS

Winfrey tweets: New book pick coming next month

NEW YORK — Check your Twitter: Oprah Winfrey has some news. The talk show host tweeted last week that her first new book club pick in a year will be announced Sept. 18. In her announcement, Winfrey stated she had “never made a selection like ‘this.’”

The week of Sept. 14 could be a record-breaker for the publishing industry. It starts that Monday with the release of Sen. Ted Kennedy’s “True Compass,” followed the next day by Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” and capped by Winfrey’s choice, which almost surely will sell hundreds of thousands of copies.

AUDIO BOOKS

Posey to narrate ‘Mystique’

NEW YORK — Actress Parker Posey and authors Gay Talese and Naomi Wolf will be among those participating in a new line of audiobooks dedicated to famous 20th-century books.

Audible Inc. says the Audible Modern Vanguard will feature unabridged texts from Saul Bellow, Philip Roth, Kurt Vonnegut and other celebrated authors. The book will also include audio commentary such as Talese discussing Vonnegut and Wolf analyzing Bette Friedan’s “The Feminine Mystique.”

Posey will read the text of Friedan’s feminist classic.

Audible Inc. is a leading audiobook provider that Amazon.com purchased in 2008.

Combined dispatches