Books
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
Maine author Andrew Clements, who wrote children’s book ‘Frindle,’ dies at 70
Clements wrote more than 80 children's books, including the text of picture books about a pampered Egyptian cat, an unbecoming fish and a Christmas in which Mrs. Claus stands in for Santa.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
‘The Revisioners’ reminds us of slavery’s long reach
Margaret Wilkerson Sexton's new novel spans more than 160 years and several distinct story lines.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Maine winters make for a writer’s wonderland
The beautiful and isolating season finds its way into the work of many Maine authors, both as setting and inspiration.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
A family secret hovers over Diana Altman’s 2nd novel
In 'We Never Told,' a woman looks back on her parents’ divorce and her complex mother’s next act.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2019
Nobel winner Handke not welcome in Sarajevo and Kosovo
Sarajevo's regional parliament and Kosovo's foreign minister have said Nobel Literature Prize laureate Peter Handke is not welcome for his apologist views toward Serb war crimes.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2019
New York Public Library recognizes debut novel by UMF professor
Shana Youngdahl's novel for young readers ends up on the library's list of best teen books of the year.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
Thomas Edison’s brilliant life, told in reverse
Biographer Edmund Morris wrote one last book. "Edison," published posthumously, reveals Morris' trademark energy and boundless curiosity (much like his subject).
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
In a 1915 Chicago amusement park, a teenage girl makes a terrifying discovery
Elizabeth Hand's latest novel, "Curious Toys," includes real and fictional characters, gender identity, surrealistic art, movies' early years ... and serial murder.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2019
New Orleans is home to mystical academy in new Marvel comic
“Strange Academy" is described as a supernatural coming-of-age saga set at a New Orleans school for teenagers from across the universe who have mystical powers.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2019
Obamas’ publisher makes new pledge to education organization
The publisher of Barack and Michelle Obama has pledged to donate up to 300,000 children’s books to a leading educational organization, adding to the 1 million copies already given
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