The event begins at 4 p.m. Friday at Congress Square.
Books
James Witherell’s ‘Muskie’ a long-awaited portrait
It’s a lively chronicle of the Maine statesman from his origins to the end of his second gubernatorial term in 1959.
‘Unreal City’ follows the trail of deals and injustices that grew the West
Judith Nies adds discipline and outrage to the history of the water and power grab from American Indian lands.
Author Q&A: Dan Jones shares what he has learned about love – and the lovelorn
The editor of the popular New York Times column will speak at Space gallery Thursday.
The writing will sweep you away in Lily King’s ‘Euphoria’
The story of three anthropologists in 1930s New Guinea intrigues with its multi-layered character studies.
With ‘Marijuana Valley,’ indie writer Crash Barry becomes unofficial pot ambassador
A longtime smoker, he advocates mainstreaming marijuana – and, he says, the time is ripe.
Signings, etc.: Author Camille Smalley
She will discuss her newly released book about the history of the Saco Drive-In on Thursday in Saco.
Book review: ‘Earth Calling’ offers primer on climate science, with a spiritual call to action
Humans’ frayed ties to the earth can be re-established, the authors contend.
Book Review: ‘The Lobster Kings’ mixes island struggles and family myths
The novel, set off the Washington County coast, incorporates the real disputes encountered by Maine fishermen.
Book Review: A rootless man, a lost tribe
Questions about meaning and belonging … and Red Sox fandom