TAMPA - What started as a hobby for Tampa author Arthur R. Thornton now benefits readers nationwide: his impressive collection of healthy and delicious recipes from early settlers, bushmen, prospectors, trappers, and hunting and fishing guides is titled “Art's Old Canadian Recipes.”
TARPON SPRINGS - Get a jump on holiday shopping at the Friends of the Library three-day Book Sale and Christmas Booktique from Nov. 19-21 at the Tarpon Springs Public Library.
Christine Liska SAFETY HARBOR - The Safety Harbor Public Library will host author Christine Liska as she discusses her book, “Dating Differently,” on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. She also will discuss guidelines for greater relationship success and copies will be available for sale and signing. The library is at 101 Second St. N. Call 724-1525, ext. 112.
MARCO ISLAND - Can the new discovery of five ancient shipwrecks deep off the Italian coast and the mysterious metal ingots found onboard be linked to a recently discovered satellite technology?
LAND O’ LAKES - Florida author Darla DeSosa-Rocha emphasizes the importance of thinking of others in her new kids’ book releasing nationwide this month, “Olympos the Selfish Squirrel.”
CLEARWATER - The National Society of Arts and Letters has announced that this year’s competition will be in the category of literature, specifically short story writing.