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Books

Published
May 11, 2014

Book review: Historian brings to life Maine fort and roles it has played

‘Fort Halifax: Winslow’s Historic Outpost’ gives a fuller picture than previously seen of the ‘venerable relic.’
Published
May 11, 2014

Ruth Reichl writes about World War II, mystery and of course, food

'Delicious!' – the renowned food critic and editor’s first novel – sprinkles culinary know-how through a fun story.
Published
May 11, 2014

Monica Wood keeps it close to home

Portland writer finds her niche writing about what she knows – Maine.
Published
May 4, 2014

Book Review: Historian plumbs depths, heights of Kennebunkport since 1923

Joyce Butler’s second volume is well researched, organized and illustrated.
Published
April 27, 2014

Book Review: Mystery romance ‘Girl Missing’ a glimpse of pre-thriller Gerritsen

Maine's Tess Gerritsen returns to her start in mystery romance with a re-release of the novel that served as her ‘bridge’ to thrillers.

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Published
April 27, 2014

Book Review: ‘Josephine Baker’ explores dancer’s activism, exploits and ‘Tribe’

The African-American woman went from the Paris stage to her vision of multiracial utopia.
Published
April 27, 2014

Book Review: ‘American Crucifixion’ explores murder of Mormon founder Joseph Smith

It’s a well-told story of religious experimentation, public intolerance and the making of a martyr.
Published
March 30, 2014

Take Heart: A Conversation in Poetry

Haines Tate of Waterville died of breast cancer in 2012, two years after the recurrence of her illness. In her collection “Strata” she explores, among other themes, the difficulties faced by cancer victims. This week’s brave poem is from that book.
Published
November 17, 2013

Signings, Etc.

Jason C. Anthony’s ‘Hoosh’
Published
September 20, 2013

USM professor writes book on ‘Breaking Bad’

American culture, politics and values are interpreted in critical essays on aspects of the hit television drama.