Books - Portland Press Herald

In ‘The Peripheral,’ Gibson travels back to future

by Chris Foran Milwaukee Journal Sentinel November 2, 2014November 2, 2014

Science-fiction master William Gibson’s new novel is about choices and how they can ripple through time.

by Joan Silverman November 2, 2014November 1, 2014

‘Let Me Be Frank With You’ puts gravity and wit at play in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Grateful Dead manager and agent Richard Loren talks about his new book

by Ellen O'Connell November 2, 2014November 2, 2014

In his zany new novel, Portland writer Brock Clarke bends genres and style.

by Hector Tobar Los Angeles Times October 26, 2014October 27, 2014

‘Song of the Shank’ veers from conventional historical fiction in depicting a uniquely strange life.

by Thomas Urquhart October 26, 2014October 27, 2014

A UMaine professor’s look at land and culture presents a comprehensive, if dizzying, history.

The Rockport children’s book writer and illustrator says she loves finding the children in noteworthy people.

Her profile has risen steadily since she found her rhythm in Yarmouth, and now her latest novel is a hot read and headed for the big screen.

Sue McLaughlin, author of “Come Running When I Call.”

by Frank O Smith October 19, 2014October 27, 2014

Irving shares the evolution of her perceptions as a white person and encourages others to do the same.