Historian Jill Lepore explores the man at the center of a myth, and the characters who put him there.
Books
Signings, etc.: Robert E. Cyr
The author of ‘Zombie Truckers’ will discuss the book in Biddeford on Wednesday.
Book review: ‘Free Refills’ tells a doctor’s story of opiate addiction
Dr. Peter Grinspoon, now clean for nearly a decade, had almost unfettered access to the fuel for his addiction.
Book review: ‘Beacons’ shines a light on a national treasure
‘A History of the American Lighthouse’ is a worthy addition to the nonfiction shelf.
Book review: They defied al-Qaida to save precious manuscripts
In “The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu,” Joshua Hammer tells a remarkable story of heroism in the face of extremist threats.
Book review: ‘Seasons in My Garden’ reflects on growth and rootedness
In this collection of essays, Sister Elizabeth Wagner connects spiritual seasons to her gardening life.
Book review: Richard Russo proves you can go home again
The prize-winning author brings back many of the memorable characters from “Nobody’s Fool” in its sequel, “Everybody’s Fool.”
Portlanders Susan Conley and Winky Lewis document a year’s journey through ‘motherland’
Lewis’ photos were the springboard for Conley’s stories in ‘Stop Here, This is the Place.’
Book review: ‘Greenpeace Captain’ tales inspire awe, action
Peter Willcox, Islesboro resident and Greenpeace captain, tells of 30 years of adventures and activism on sea and land.
For author Tess Gerritsen, success brings more artistic freedom – finally
After some two dozen novels, including the popular ‘Rizzoli & Isles’ books and TV series, the Camden writer is branching out to new projects, including a horror movie with her son and a possible documentary on humankind’s fascination with the pig.