Books - Portland Press Herald

Signings, etc.: Liza Gardner Walsh

Author of “Treasure Hunter’s Handbook.”

The latest in David Rosenfelt’s popular series is an almost ‘cozy’ mystery.

by David L. Ulin Los Angeles Times July 20, 2014July 19, 2014

The famed feminist takes on the challenge of restoring wildlife habitat in a patch of rainforest in her native Australia.

by Avery Yale Kamila July 16, 2014July 16, 2014

A dozen vegetarian and vegan cookbooks provide many answers for what to cook for dinner tonight.

by From staff reports July 13, 2014July 13, 2014

Maine author Kate Webber will read excerpts from her book Wednesday.

by Carolyn Kellogg Los Angeles Times July 13, 2014July 12, 2014

Stories of Native Americans and Old World immigrants west of the colonies in 1776 paint a fuller picture of our nation’s origins.

by Randall Roberts Los Angeles Times July 13, 2014July 12, 2014

‘Do Not Sell at Any Price’ takes a spin through the world of collectors hunting rare 78 rpm records.

by William David Barry July 13, 2014July 12, 2014

Despite some gaps, the two-coast saga of James and Rebecca White tells good stories about the Yankee exodus to California in 1849.

by William David Barry July 6, 2014July 7, 2014

The former Portland poet laureate and a founder of Café Review reflects on a quarter-century with the journal.

This year’s fair includes sessions for young readers and adults alike.