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Books
Book Review: New Pendergast crime story thrills but steps too far from reality
‘Crimson Shore,’ the latest by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, sets Special Agent Pendergast and Constance Greene on the hunt to solve a mystery in small-town New England.
Signings, etc.: James Haller at York Public Library
The chef and author will discuss his memoir, “Salt & Pepper Cooking: An Education of an American Chef,” on Tuesday.
Book Review: With depth of character and sharp details, Simon Van Booy’s new story collection shines
‘Tales of an Accidental Genius’ includes a story that the author called ‘by far the hardest piece of fiction’ he’d ever written.
Signings, etc.: Ron Furst at York Public Library
The author reads from from his new book, “The Bait Store and Other Stories.”
Book Review: ‘Playing with Fire’ turns on the mystery of an intoxicating piece of music
Tess Gerritsen’s latest weaves a modern-day tale of possession with a powerful story of an Italian composer.
Book Review: Irving proves his prose still packs a punch in ‘Avenue of Mysteries’
The author’s latest novel is full of his signature quirks and characters, along with a few new wrinkles.
Rowling reveals she’s writing new children’s book
But the agent for Harry Potter’s creator notes that ‘there are no plans to publish as yet.’
Book Review: ‘I Am Coyote’ mixes science, imagination imperfectly
The novel by conservation biologist Geri Vistein has beautiful moments but goes too far in imagining the emotions of the animal for a book that, in other passages, suggests a scientific approach.
Signings, etc.
Kate McCarty talks in Saco about her latest book, ‘Distilled in Maine: A History of Libations, Temperance & Craft Spirits.’