Barbara McIntyre

4 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Barbara McIntyre

Barbara McIntyreThe road trip that Lee Livingston and his best friend took in 1961 involved hitchhiking, trainhopping and riding with a convicted murder. “In the Rearview Mirror” by the former Cleveland resident is a lively memoir with deep observations about the nature of friendship. Livingston and Bob “Dango” Lyons had been friends since the summer before they began eighth grade at the upper-crust University School in Shaker Heights.

1 week ago | beaconjournal.com | Barbara McIntyre

Show Caption Hide Caption Book Talk selections, Spring 2025Here are some recent releases of local interest that Barbara McIntyre checked out for the Akron Beacon JournalThere’s a thousand years of Chinese history in “The Chow Maniac,” 12th (if you include an e-short story) in the Noodle Shop Mystery series by Cleveland author Vivien Chien.

2 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Barbara McIntyre

“Vigilant” is the third book in the Live psychological suspense series by a Conneaut resident who goes by the name Tiffany D. The series began in 2023 with “Languish” and continued in 2024 with “Inhale.”The first two books concern Lana Grant, who has been stalked by Matt, a former romantic partner who already has killed Lana’s best friend.

3 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Barbara McIntyre

Barbara McIntyreSpecial to USA TODAY NETWORK - OhioToad is a helper. Toad is always in a happy rush to find motorists in trouble, so he can tow them to safety. In Hudson children’s author Jashar Awan’s brilliant storybook “Towed by Toad,” Toad is too busy to eat breakfast: “No time, Pop! Can’t stop!”Toad rescues Catie Cat, who has a flat; Davey Dog, who hit a log. Stanley Snout’s engine has fallen out. “I’m happy to help!” he cries.

1 month ago | beaconjournal.com | Barbara McIntyre

Show Caption Hide Caption Book Talk selections, Spring 2025Here are some recent releases of local interest that Barbara McIntyre checked out for the Akron Beacon JournalHe just wants to make his delivery. Mercury Carter is a self-employed courier who will deliver anything from pizza to people. In “The Mailman,” a thriller by Columbus writer Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Carter is a single-minded man who steps into 24 hours of the worst kind of trouble.