Janis Froelich begins book-signings Friday

Former BJ staffer Janis Froelich will begin her area book-signings at the Ellet branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 23. The Ellet branch is at 2470 East Market Street. Phone: (330) 784-2019.

The book is "My Life Looking Back at a Murder," tied to the 1974 PGA Championship at Akron's Firestone golf course and the murder of Janis' friend, Linda McLain.

Her other area book-signings:

7 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Cleveland, Visible Voice Books, 1023 Kenilworth Avenue. Phone: (216) 961-0084.

1 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Hudson, The Learned Owl Book Shop, 204 North Main Street. Phone: (330) 653-2252.

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. Kent, Viking Vineyards & Winery, 268 Old Forge Road. Phone: (330) 678-2080. RSVP requested.

For more details about the book, click on the headline.