Ursuline to begin Spiritual Book Club

Ursuline to begin Spiritual Book Club

CANFIELD

People thirsting for a deeper spirituality in our world are invited to join a new book club of the Ursuline Center http://theursulinecenter.org/. Kathy Lattanzi is the club’s facilitator and an Ursuline associate.

The Spiritual Book Club’s initial meeting will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 17 in Prato Hall at the Center, 4280 Shields Road. The first selection is “After 50: Spiritually Embracing Your Own Wisdom Years” by Robert J. Wicks and is available on Amazon.com. Preregistration is appreciated. Contact Lattanzi at 330-219-1821.

Howland author probes religion

HOWLAND

“Legalism Unmasked” is a new book by Dirk Waren of Howland Center.

Waren proclaims that legalism is counterfeit Christianity, and legalists are religious hypocrites, focused on outward forms of religiosity at the expense of inward reality.

Waren says “Legalism Unmasked” provides the antidote to legalism — a dynamic relationship with the Lord, rather than living in religious bondage.

He is the founder and director of Fountain of Life Teaching Ministry, which is devoted to sharing the news of the gospel and serving believers.

Waren’s first book was 2012’s “The Believer’s Guide to forgiveness & Warfare.” Both books are available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com as well as other bookstores.

KSU grad writes novel, ‘Rekindled’

COLUMBUS

Hillary Craig, a Kent State University graduate, has released a new book, “Rekindled,” available in paperback and Kindle format.

The book tells the story of Abra Ryan, who moved with her family to North Carolina. She and her husband thought they had it made. But when Abra goes back to work for the first time since her children were born, a woman from the past proves she will do nearly anything to take her family away.

Craig lives in Columbus with her husband, Andrew.

Poland author plans book-signing events

Hugh G. Earnhart of Poland has scheduled two book-signing events for his new work, “The Forgotten Pumpkin.”

The author will appear from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Parks Garden Center, 9010 Youngstown Salem Road, Green Township.

His other scheduled signing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 during the Pumpkin Walk at Fellows Riverside Gardens,123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown.

“The Forgotten Pumpkin” is the tale of a large pumpkin left alone in the field at harvest time. Creatures of the forest rescue the pumpkin, and a happy, beautiful ending results.

Readers can buy his book at Wild Birds Unlimited in Boardman, Parks Garden Center, Amazon.com, and from Earnhart by calling 330-757-4727.

Earnhart is a retired history professor, a Korean War veteran and an Ohio State master gardener-naturalist. He lives in Poland with his wife, Mary Kay.

The author is a member of the Giant Pumpkin Growers Association of America, Canfield chapter.

Susan Ertl of Wilmington, Ohio, illustrated the book.

‘Crimetown’ writer will discuss Mafia

LEETONIA

Allan May, author of “Crimetown USA: The History of the Mahoning Valley Mafia, Organized Crime Activity in Ohio’s Steel Valley 1933-1963,” will speak on that topic at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St.

The book traces the police activities that brought down Mafia rule in Youngstown. No registration is needed, and copies will be available for signing.