Henry Beyer will talk about his second book, “Deus Vult: One Knight’s Life,” a historical novel that was 20 years in the making. Set in Medieval times, where great men clash in horrific battles as devout clergy members wrestle over doctrine, one man – Henry of Dol – grapples to discern God’s will for his […]
Books
Book Review: In biography of Croswell Bowen, a portrait of a father, the era in which he lived
Betsy Connor Bowen illuminates the ‘interesting times’ in which her father wrote.
A tribute to Stuart Gersen, literary lion and champion of the writer, the reader and Portland
Maine writers reflect on Gersen’s legacy at Longfellow Books and beyond. He died Jan. 17.
Tim Sample fills essay collection with gentle and friendly humor
Short on cynicism, long on storytelling, ‘Answers to Questions Nobody Was Askin’ ‘ is a fun read.
In ‘What Burns Away,’ a marriage is a combustible thing
A past flame lights the tinder of a troubled marriage in Melissa Falcon Field’s novel.
Signings, etc.
David McCullough Jr. talks about ‘You Are Not Special’
Book wonders: Is it too late to fix the Earth?
Author Gaia Vince frames the question as a series of engineering problems that will test the limits of human ingenuity.
Iconic Maine homes get attention they deserve
‘Homes Down East’ by three architecture experts focuses on the best examples of the Shingle Style in the state.
Signings: Gary Rainford to read his poems in Topsham
“Salty Liquor” is his first full-length collection.
‘Temple Stream’ returns, a lovely reminder of ties between family, self and place
After his recent successes, Bill Roorbach’s 2005 story in essays has been published again in paperback.