Books

Published
September 17, 2023

Bestsellers: ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ ‘The Creative Act’

The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Published
September 10, 2023

In Zadie Smith’s ‘The Fraud,’ truth is an illusion

The new novel by the author of 'White Teeth' was inspired by the trial of the 19th century.
Published
September 10, 2023

Bedside table: ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus

Book recommendations from readers
Published
September 10, 2023

One of Maine’s most famous poets was a brilliant and witty charmer … with an edge

A complex portrait of Edna St. Vincent Millay emerges from two new collections of her letters and diaries.
Published
September 7, 2023

Knott’s Harbor, Maine, is Emily Henry’s ‘Happy Place.’ Do you recognize it?

How authors go about creating fictional Maine towns, like the one from Henry's recent bestselling romance novel.

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Published
September 7, 2023

‘Happy Place’ locales that might look familiar, if you’ve been to this Midcoast town

Author Emily Henry hasn't talked about where she vacations in Maine, but a Sherman's bookseller has a theory.
Published
September 3, 2023

Bedside table: ‘The Great Transition’ by Nick Fuller Googins

Book recommendations from readers.
Published
September 3, 2023

‘Reading the Glass’ supplies a gripping, expert account of life at sea

On a Pacific training voyage, a Maine Maritime Academy captain – and engaging writer – teaches trainees about life on board ship and about confronting ever more dangerous, unpredictable weather.
Published
September 3, 2023

Best-Sellers: ‘Tom Lake,’ ‘The Creative Act’

The current top-selling fiction and nonfictions books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Published
September 3, 2023

For Jennifer Weiner, biking is a coping mechanism – and a plot point

On a recent day in D.C., the author shows how committed she is to one of her favorite pastimes while talking about her new book, 'The Breakaway.'

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