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O'Flynn, Catherine. The News Where You Are. Holt. Jul. 2010. c.272p. ISBN 978-08050-9180-9. pap. $15. F
As a local television news anchor, Frank All-croft has seen a lot change in his hometown, Birmingham, England. With the city reinventing itself once again, Frank's present is often invaded by memories of lost places and people, including his predecessor, who had transitioned to a national show before his sudden death. Being in the spotlight, a celebrity like Frank learns that he, too, must constantly reinvent himself to remain relevant and may eventually long to be razed …