Tamra Wight’s book for middle-grade readers teaches about eagles and American Indians as it follows boys on a mission in the Maine woods.
Books
‘The Blessings’ explores unexpected life amid the familiar
This novel in stories about a large Catholic family mixes the patterns that come in living together with the jolts of change.
Expedition to Arctic brings out best and worst in explorers
‘In the Kingdom of Ice’ tells of a ‘grand and terrible’ polar voyage in memorable style.
Haruki Murakami’s ‘Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki’ recounts a pilgrim’s progress
Like many of the award winner’s best novels, his latest is rooted in dreams and in music.
Signings, etc.
Peter Korn to speak on ‘Why We Make Things and Why it Matters.’
Author Q&A: Ellen Cooney explores empathy through canine relationships
The characters in her latest novel – two- and four-legged – have stuck with her.
In ‘First Light’ high suspense, family drama end in disappointment
The latest in Al Lamanda’s John Bekker series has the former detective back in the game while rebuilding his family.
Book review: ‘Journey with the Loon’ captures gentle style of old nature films
With photos, maps and essays, the book offers a captivating look at a beloved bird from people who know it well.
Q&A: Writer’s affinity with heroine runs deep
Alex Myers, author of “Revolutionary,” reveals the struggle of breaking the confines of one’s own body.