Rowling has a long history of controversial comments seen as transphobic.
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“Confessions of a Bookseller” by Shaun Bythell, 324 pages, Godine. $29.95
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Stephen King’s latest, a collection of novellas, is scary in unforeseen ways
The title story, ‘If it Bleeds,” reprises Holly Gibney, King’s current favorite recurring character.
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The elusive truths of Melania Trump
Unearthing the First Lady’s history took years, journalist Mary Jordan writes in In “The Art of Her Deal,” as her reporting was stymied by the Trumps’ aggressive attempts to erase Melania’s past.
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Book review: Small stories with big themes of love, loss and starting anew
In Richard Ford’s new story collection, characters reflect on their lives with precision and clarity no matter how tough the challenges they face.
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‘The Lacuna’ by Barbara Kingsolver, Harper Perennial, 544 pages. $16.99
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Writer Connie Schultz captures four generations of women in a hardscrabble Ohio town
A quiet novel, ‘The Daughters of Erietown’ is a reminder that gentler times were not always gentle.
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Maine libraries and bookstores seeing increased demand for books about race
Since the death of George Floyd and widespread Black Lives Matter protests, Mainers – both children and adults – have been reading more about race.
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New book says Melania Trump delayed 2017 move to D.C. to get new prenup
The first lady wanted time to amend her financial arrangement with Trump to ensure the financial future of both herself and their son, Barron, according to ‘The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump.’
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In new book, Bolton alleges Trump committed ‘Ukraine-like transgressions’ in other foreign policy decisions
Bolton’s attorney said he was pushing ahead with the June 23 publication of his memoir, despite a warning from the administration that it contains classified material.