Barbara Kent Lawrence at Kennebunkport library
Books
In ‘First Light’ high suspense, family drama end in disappointment
The latest in Al Lamanda’s John Bekker series has the former detective back in the game while rebuilding his family.
Book review: ‘Journey with the Loon’ captures gentle style of old nature films
With photos, maps and essays, the book offers a captivating look at a beloved bird from people who know it well.
Q&A: Writer’s affinity with heroine runs deep
Alex Myers, author of “Revolutionary,” reveals the struggle of breaking the confines of one’s own body.
Left Bank Books celebrates 10 years with writers series
Richard Blanco and Elizabeth Strout are among the writers who will read in Belfast.
Book signings: Louise Penny at First Parish in Portland
Novelist Louise Penny will talk about and sign copies of her new best-seller, “How the Light Gets In.” This ninth installment in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series finds the Montreal detective returning to Three Pines during Christmastime to investigate a mysterious disappearance and also seek a safe haven for himself and his still-loyal colleagues […]
Couple makes a dangerous journey in dystopian ‘California’
Edan Lepucki explores our need for community in a nerve-racking first novel.
Book review: ‘River Talk’ sets stories of heartbreak against mill town’s pall
CB Anderson’s linked stories use spare language to tell rich stories.
Signings, etc.: Liza Gardner Walsh
Author of “Treasure Hunter’s Handbook.”
Books: In “Hounded,” Andy Carpenter solves a case, finds his family
The latest in David Rosenfelt’s popular series is an almost ‘cozy’ mystery.