A woman’s secret past may have something to do with a child’s abduction in Liv Andersson’s skillful and intricate thriller.
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Bestsellers: ‘The Women,’ ‘The Wager’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
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This trip to ancient Sicily is heartbreaking — and fun
In Ferdia Lennon’s ‘Glorious Exploits,’ prisoners during the Peloponnesian War are enlisted to put on a performance of the tragedy ‘Medea.’
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From our archives: On the 25th anniversary of ‘Carrie,’ a look at Stephen King’s influential career
By 1999, the prolific Maine author had made a significant impact on the publishing and film industries, not to mention his readers.
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Think you know the Master of Horror? Try the hardest Stephen King quiz you’ll ever take
Stephen King’s unparalleled impact on writers, publishing, films, TV and pop culture began 50 years ago this month. His first published novel, “Carrie,” was released on April 5, 1974. Find out how much you know about the University of Maine graduate who was born in Portland and raised largely in Durham. And if you score […]
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Stephen King’s 50-year career has inspired a generation of writers and teachers
Once thought of as a pop culture phenomenon, the Maine author is now studied by academics and aspiring writers.
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John Barth, novelist who orchestrated literary fantasies, dies at 93
His comic novels and metafictional stories made him a giant of postmodernism.
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Washington County libraries are preparing for the future
In Maine’s poorest county, libraries offer not only books but internet access and community workforce support.
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Bedside table: Imagine Patti Smith were your really cool (and inspiring) friend
“My favorite book on my nightstand is musician/artist Patti Smith’s ‘A Book of Days.’ It’s formatted for 365 days. Each page offers a photo with a caption. It’s like joining a really cool companion for a ride through their life. My friend Tricia gave me the book. Last week, I held my sweet, ginger cat […]
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Revisiting the era when Reno was a divorce destination
Rowan Beaird’s historical novel, ‘The Divorcées,’ follows women who head to Nevada during the 1950s so they can ditch their husbands.
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