Joe Ide’s latest shows why he’s a hot mystery writer.
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Preservationist and writer Howard Mansfield turns the world upside down in his latest book
A nomadic observer digs into property rights … and their wrongs
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Clifton native reportedly earns 7-figure contract for what a publisher calls an ‘era-defining’ novel
The plot of Kate Russell’s ‘My Dark Vanessa’ hinges on a teenager’s affair with her English teacher.
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Two Maine authors’ children’s books – 1 fun, 1 serious – both ring true
‘Finchosaurus’ is a more light-hearted read, while ‘The Orphan Band of Springdale’ cautions about unbridled nationalism.
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More Maine children’s books to check out
These tales for 4- to 8-year-old teach about storytelling and tolerance.
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In ‘Elevation,’ the latest from Stephen King, the run-of-the-mill co-exists with the paranormal
Mostly, the quietly compelling story portrays ordinary tensions among ordinary small-town friends and neighbors.
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Joyce Carol Oates views past via future in latest novel
Making sense of this perplexing story may require a team effort by your book club.
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Lewiston biographer spends 4 years immersed in the life of Rock Hudson
For ‘All That Heaven Allows,’ Mark Griffin methodically, exhaustively interviewed friends and family of the star and at least one co-star or crew member from each of his 66 films.
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How higher education could better serve students — and the world
Today’s students will have to tackle some of the thorniest problems humans have ever faced. We should be preparing them better.
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Book review: ‘Ninth Street Women’ by Mary Gabriel
How five female artists changed the face and the direction of American art.