Books - Portland Press Herald

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

History’s famous delusions, those who believed them – and why

by Lucinda Robb Special to The Washington Post August 14, 2022August 8, 2022

Victoria Shepherd explains some of psychology’s landmark cases with empathy and understanding.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

Book review: In his latest novel, Jeffrey Lewis tackles some very big questions

by Tobias Carroll August 14, 2022August 13, 2022

‘Land of Cockaigne’ examines the impact the wealthy have on their communities, the ugliness of reactionary politics, and the sometimes insular nature of small towns.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Bedside Table: A fictional 1955 ‘mass dragoning’ has plenty of relevance for real world 2022

August 14, 2022August 8, 2022

Book recommendations from readers.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Best-Sellers: ‘Horse,’ ‘Atomic Habits’

August 14, 2022August 10, 2022

The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World, News

Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

by JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press August 12, 2022August 12, 2022

Rushdie’s 1988 novel, ‘The Satanic Verses,’ was viewed as blasphemous by many Muslims, who saw a character as an insult to the Prophet Muhammad, among other objections.

Books, Nation & World, News

‘The Snowman’ children’s author Raymond Briggs dies at 88

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press August 10, 2022

Briggs’ wordless book, about a boy’s wintry creation that comes to life, has sold more than 5.5 million copies around the world.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

Book review: Honoring Maine’s organic farming past and embracing the future

by Dave Canarie August 7, 2022August 6, 2022

A book about 50 years of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association offers many perspectives on the organization’s history – and its potential future.