Robin Yocum, former Columbus crime reporter and Brilliant Ohio native, will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling on Tuesday, January 31 at noon to discuss Favorite Sons, his debut novel about a prosecuting attorney who must deal with a mistake and cover-up from his youth. Valley towns such as Steubenville, Martins Ferry, and Mingo Junction are mentioned by name. USA Book News named Favorite Sons the 2011 Book of the Year for Mystery/Suspense. The Akron Beacon-Journal named it one of the best books of 2011. Choose to Read Ohio selected Favorite Sons as a selection for its 2013 and 2014 programs, and the Ohioana Library Association selected Mr. Yocum as a featured author for the annual Ohioana Book Festival in May. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are served. Please call 304-232-0244 for more information.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
January 31: Favorite Sons
Robin Yocum, former Columbus crime reporter and Brilliant Ohio native, will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling on Tuesday, January 31 at noon to discuss Favorite Sons, his debut novel about a prosecuting attorney who must deal with a mistake and cover-up from his youth. Valley towns such as Steubenville, Martins Ferry, and Mingo Junction are mentioned by name. USA Book News named Favorite Sons the 2011 Book of the Year for Mystery/Suspense. The Akron Beacon-Journal named it one of the best books of 2011. Choose to Read Ohio selected Favorite Sons as a selection for its 2013 and 2014 programs, and the Ohioana Library Association selected Mr. Yocum as a featured author for the annual Ohioana Book Festival in May. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are served. Please call 304-232-0244 for more information.
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