Books - Portland Press Herald

Book review: ‘Superstorm’ tells of Hurricane Sandy’s development, destruction in compelling detail

by Thomas Urquhart December 5, 2014December 12, 2014

Maine writer Kathryn Miles weaves the science of a powerful storm with well-told human dramas.

by From news service reports December 3, 2014December 2, 2014

‘Very Good Lives’ will be released in April.

Islandport editor Melissa Kim offers her suggestions on reads for the season.

by Joan Silverman November 30, 2014November 29, 2014

The ‘master of language’ explores and protests the insults of age in his new book, out Dec. 2.

Dr. Dianne Fallon cycles through history Tuesday in York

Narrators and icons muddle the story of a sheltered community in turmoil.

Meet maritime historian Warren Riess on Friday for a talk on a shipwreck at Pemaquid.

by Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers November 23, 2014November 22, 2014

The influential entertainer’s flaws are included, too.

by William David Barry November 23, 2014November 22, 2014

Allan M. Levinsky’s well-organized book complements past histories of the 1866 event.

by Heidi Sistare November 16, 2014November 15, 2014

In a Cambodian community, volunteer time becomes a source of strength for Maine writer Gail Gutradt.