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Candy Cane, Pumpkin Eggnog, and Kentucky Bourbon Sparkler?

Sep 22nd, 2010 | By

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In The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book, Joy Perrine and Susan Reigler provide a reader-friendly handbook featuring more than 100 recipes including seasonal drinks, after-dinner bourbon cocktails, Derby cocktails, and even medicinal toddies.



The Last of His Mind: A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s

Sep 7th, 2010 | By

In The Last of His Mind: A Year in the shadow of Alzheimer’s, the reader is allowed to share the painful and touching journey of caring for a parent struggling with Alzheimer’s.  Although the books ends, the story does not – you can find poignant and informative posts from John concerning developments in Alzheimer’s research… Continue Reading



What Happened on Fox Street

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By

Click below to listen to Tricia Springstubb talk about What Really Happened on Fox Street!

Podcast- What Happened on Fox Street



The Beef Princess of Practical County

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By

After years of waiting, it is finally Libby Ryan’s turn to shine at the Practical County Fair. Libby is filled with excitement as she and her granddad pick out two calves for her to raise on her family’s cattle farm, in hopes of winning the annual steer competition. Against her father’s advice, Libby gives the… Continue Reading



out of my mind

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By

Eleven-year-old Melody has a photographic memory. Her head is like a video camera that is always recording. Always. And there’s no delete button. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school—but NO ONE knows it.

Most people—her teachers and doctors included—don’t think she’s capable of learning, and up until recently her school days consisted of… Continue Reading



Heather Henson

Aug 23rd, 2010 | By

How would Heather Henson describe her life in either words?  ”A “Green Acres” remake plus three.” Hear her talk about her books and career as a writer in her own words.

Heather Henson on being a writer



Tamasin Noyes

Aug 16th, 2010 | By

Tamasin Noyes, a Northern-Ohio based food blogger and author of American Vegan Kitchen, has been a vegetarian for nearly thirty years and vegan for much of that time. But even if you’re not a vegan, her blog, American Vegan Kitchen,  is worth a look. There is much here for the growing number of… Continue Reading



60 Hikes Within 60 Miles

Aug 3rd, 2010 | By

Books by the Banks is proud to welcome local author Tamara York! Her book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, shares stories of Cincinnati’s best places to hike.