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‘Shipwreck at Portland Point’ tells tale of tragedy bear Cape Elizabeth

by William David Barry July 9, 2017July 7, 2017

Peter W. Benoit recounts the 18th century disaster when 27 lives were lost.

by Moira Macdonald Tribune News Service July 9, 2017July 7, 2017

The third and final book in his trilogy, ‘Rich People Problems,’ is out this summer.

by THOMAS URQUHART July 2, 2017June 30, 2017

Stan Grayson follows Captain Joshua Slocum on his solo journey around the world and beyond.

by Associated Press June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

Dial Books is calling the new release ‘a heartwarming ode’ to the parent-child bond.

Christine Burns Rudalevige’s book takes the prize in the Socially Conscious category at The Readable Feast.

by Frank O Smith June 25, 2017June 23, 2017

Anne Sibley O’Brien’s first novel, a thriller for middle-grade readers, skillfully explores the secrets of a cloistered society.

by Joan Silverman June 25, 2017June 27, 2017

The short story collection covers a lot of ground, with smart, sexy storytelling.

Preet Bharara says the president tried to cultivate a relationship with him, potentially compromising his independence.

by Carlos Lozada The Washington Post June 18, 2017June 16, 2017

For resistance-lit star Naomi Klein, the Trump ascendancy is simply the convergence of forces she has been writing about for two decades.

Richard Russo and Lily King also will attend the event at the Portland bookstore on Thursday.