Books - Portland Press Herald

Reflecting on a harrowing life of peace-building, ambassador asks himself some tough questions

by thomas urquhart November 25, 2018November 23, 2018

In ‘Peace Works,’ Rick Barton offers a handbook for practitioners

Based on demand from retailers, the publisher prints 3 million hardcover copies in North America.

From mysteries set on the coast to the memoirs of part-time Mainers, there’s something here for book lovers of all varieties.

by ROB MERRILL Associated Press November 11, 2018November 9, 2018

It’s fit for a TV series, and so it shall be.

by Frank O Smith November 11, 2018November 15, 2018

Kids will still love these unlikely adventurers (as will their parents).

by Thomas Urquhart November 4, 2018November 2, 2018

The Margaret Broucek novel is funny, dark and eccentric – also exhausting.

by A.N. Devers Newsday November 4, 2018November 2, 2018

‘Unsheltered’ draws inspiration from Mary Treat, who influenced the work of Charles Darwin.

by Dave Canarie October 28, 2018October 26, 2018

In ‘Autumn Imago,’ novelist Bryan Wiggins tackles loss, recovery and hope.

by Michael Dirda The Washington Post October 28, 2018October 26, 2018

Two great minds plus one great editor equals one great read.

by WILLIAM DAVID BARRY October 21, 2018October 19, 2018

Constrained by stodgy Victorian mores, Hitz Burton resolutely followed her moral compass to her own true north.