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Maine places inspired new novels by 2 Colby professors

by Ray Routhier March 24, 2024March 24, 2024

‘Discipline’ by Debra Spark and ‘Bad Animals’ by Sarah Braunstein both came out this month. The teaching colleagues are holding a joint book launch event Thursday in Portland.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

How ‘Promise’ unfolds: Amid racial tensions, teenage friendships fray in a small Maine town

by Tobias Carroll March 24, 2024March 19, 2024

Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths’ debut novel, set in 1957, is at once heartbreaking and hopeful.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Bedside table: Neanderthals were a lot smarter than we think

by Staff report March 24, 2024March 21, 2024

Book recommendations from readers.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Bestsellers: ‘The Women,’ ‘The Creative Act’

March 24, 2024March 20, 2024

The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

Percival Everett’s sly take on ‘Huck Finn’ upends Mark Twain’s world

by Ron Charles The Washington Post March 17, 2024March 11, 2024

In ‘James,’ the author who inspired ‘American Fiction’ tells a familiar story from a fresh perspective.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

In the bleachers, in a tub or in the woods, here’s where Mainers read

by Ray Routhier March 17, 2024March 17, 2024

The new book ‘Where Maine Reads’ features photos of 50 Mainers in their favorite reading spots, along with essays on what reading means to them.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Bedside table: Snapshot of a family of keen readers

March 17, 2024March 12, 2024

Book recommendations from readers.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Bestsellers: ‘North Woods,’ ‘The Creative Act’

March 17, 2024March 11, 2024

FICTION Hardcover 1. “North Woods,” by Daniel Mason (Random House) 2. “The Hunter,” by Tana French (Viking) 3. “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,” by James McBride (Riverhead) 4. “Cranky,” by Phuc Tran (Harper) 5. “Tom Lake,” by Ann Patchett (Harper) 6. “Don’t Worry Little Crab,” by Chris Haughton (Candlewick) 7. “Demon Copperhead,” by Barbara […]