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Chubby Little Stubby to the Rescue
At home Stubby is a laid-back dog who is affectionate to everyone and adores his boys.
Stubby's big sister, a Belgian Malinois, named Freya, is actually the search and rescue dog of the family.
But it seemed Stubby made the cuter, more relatable character.
Stubby's true personality just makes you laugh every time you look at him and just begged to be shared with others.
The adventure that Stubby takes as a search and rescue dog is an inspirational tale of how to follow your dreams and always do what your good at despite any preconceived or misguided limitations.
Author Beth Pysnack is a Harpursvile NY Native who works with Rescue Dogs.
Sadly 😭 Stubby passed away in November of 2025. He will definitely be missed by his family and all his fans.
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Explore the local world that we know - only as J. W. Kiefer can write about it !
- In the normal tranquil city of BINGHAMTON in Upstate NY, Women are turning up dead. Murder is something every town experiences, but here in the country..... something more sinister lurks - demons, angels, and an unseen supernatural world that exists in the darkness.
J.W. Kiefer has 2 books already, and there are more on the way I hear 😁
Book 1 of the Justice Cylce retired cover
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Wilma Cotten is a local Author living in Sidney Center, NY.
This book is her memoir of her journey.
Her book is a candid account of raising a child with bipolar disorder. Moving through seasons of upheaval and deep devotion, this book highlights the reality of mental health and the critical need for early intervention and compassion.
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NOT EVEN MY NAME - THEA HALO
A riveting account of exile from Turkish genocide, brought to light for the first time ever in Sano Halo's personal story
Not Even My Name exposes the genocide carried out during and after WW I in Turkey, which brought to a tragic end the 3000-year history of the Pontic Greeks (named for the Pontic Mountain range below the Black Sea). During this time, almost 2 million Pontic Greeks and Armenians were slaughtered and millions of others were exiled.
Not Even My Name is the unforgettable story of Sano Halo's survival, as told to her daughter, Thea, and of their trip to Turkey in search of Sano's home 70 years after her exile. Sano Halo was a 10-year-old girl when she was torn from her ancient, pastoral way of life in the mountains and sent on a death march that annihilated her family. Stripped of everything she had ever held dear, even her name, Sano was sold by her surrogate family into marriage when still a child to a man three times her age.
Not Even My Name follows Sano's marriage, the raising of her ten children in New York City, and her transformation as an innocent girl who was forced to move from a bucolic life to the 20th century in one bold stride. Written in haunting and eloquent prose, Not Even My Name weaves a seamless texture of individual and group memory, evoking all the suspense and drama of the best told tales.
Thea Halo has worked as an announcer, producer, and correspondent for public radio. She has won a number of awards for her poetry and other writing, which includes short stories, plays, and a newspaper column. She is the author of Not Even My Name.
Melanie Nowak - Vampires - Werewolves - and more !!!!
Melanie is our local author who has written the MOST published books of our local authors -
....and without giving any spoilers - The Old Tome Bookstore is simply going to say "They FLY off the shelves ! As soon as someone reads her first book - they are HOOKED ! Melanie couldn't write the series fast enough it seemed, and she was getting the next book on the shelves in a HURRY! I do believe she created a more than a few book addictions, and we love that."
Melanie is VERY local to the The Old Tome, and we always enjoy her when she pops in surprise style to sign some books.
Melanie has 3 Trilogy's already - and we are sure she isn't going to stop there !
ALMOST HUMAN The First Trilogy
Volume 1: Fatal Infatuation
Part 1: Captivating Vampires
Part 2: Tempting Transgressions
Part 3: Venomous Revelations Shy Felicity never expected to attract the attention of a handsome young man... or a vampire, but if she can keep them both from killing each other she'll need all the help she can get to navigate discoveries of desire; perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with friendship, morality and...college.
Cain is an elder vampire who displays quiet confidence even as he struggles to overcome sins of his past. Surprisingly, he found that in losing his life he gained his faith and a purpose. His mission: find the hostile vampires that inhabit this small college town, and educate them to live in peace with humans. Their leader, Sindy, is a wicked temptress who has set her sights on Felicity's new friend Ben. She will be difficult to control, but after meeting Felicity, Cain's most difficult task lies in controlling himself.
"You will get addicted to this series; it will keep you captivated and wanting more." - Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
"An emotional rollercoaster that should be read slowly and savored." - Night Owl Reviews
"The storyline captures your attention and keeps it. Melanie Nowak has a vision all her own, that is fun and enjoyable." - ParanormalRomance.org
"The characters keep developing before your eyes, and keep you guessing as to what is going to happen next." - 2ReadOrNot2Read.com
"I am officially making ALMOST HUMAN my must-read vampire series of the year! The story is excellent, and I am seriously impressed that the level has remained so consistently outstanding with each book. If you aren't reading this series, you should be!" - NerdGirlOfficial.com
The following authors are Local to The Old Tome. However, their books are not yet available on Bookshop.org but are findable on Amazon, other websites, or simply hard to find. While we don't promote Amazon - we DO support our local authors and community.
Introducing Lucas Nichols !
Lucas grew up in Afton, and graduated in 2020 during Covid.
He is a hard worker and a highly intelligent man.
To have him as one of our very first authors in The Old Tome Bookstore was amazing !
Lucas currently has 2 books in his Remnant Series, and we are sure he is not done writing - so keep an eye on this one!
Frances Dean Nolde
She Looked to the Sky
HARD TO FIND !!!!!!!
The Old Tome was BLESSED to have Frances Dean Nolde come in with her book that she wrote about her mother,
an aviator with 7 children !
Frances stated that it cost her MORE to make the book than what the publisher sold it for because she wanted color photographs to ensure her mothers story was handled and remembered correctly and respectfully.
Frances was in her 80's when she wrote this book.
At this time, we cannot find any online link that sends any proceeds of the sale of this book to Frances directly.
We do have some on hand, but a VERY LIMITED QUANTITY.
This is a book - and 2 amazing women - to hold and cherish.
Kathy Corse
All That I Had
Prepare to be inspired. This deeply moving and evocative story follows a precious gift, given freely long ago, by a remarkable woman who combined strength with love and courage to sustain her family through hardship. “It was all that I had,” Catherine explains. What she could not know was that the gift she gave so generously would be returned, unbidden and unexpected, decades later. This book is written for readers who seek meaning in their lives and who long for a deeper truth during a time when inspiration is in short supply. Turn these pages and find the extraordinary in the ordinary— the powerful story of a humble woman who had very little, but generously gave all that she had. Her richness of spirit speaks directly to the heart and shows us what makes a truly abundant life. Master storyteller, Kathy Corse, captures the reader from the first pages. This heartfelt, unforgettable memoir about Kathy's Mother will stay with you long after you finish the book.
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