The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
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In ‘Just East of Nowhere,’ troubled teens trudge toward adulthood
Scot Lehigh’s debut novel, set in Eastport, tells the intertwining tales of three young adults who must grapple with their questionable and sometimes violent choices.
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Bestsellers: ‘North Woods,’ ‘Maine: A Love Story’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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In ‘Directions to Myself,’ a frank look at the vagaries of motherhood and childhood
A new memoir by Heidi Julavits examines four years in the life of her young son – and herself.
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Forget the ‘reading rules’ – and other lessons from a life with books
In ‘Why We Read,’ a writing professor reflects on the mistakes we make when we turn reading into a chore.
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Bedside table: A must-read for educators (and others)
Book recommendations from readers.
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A Black author takes new look at Georgia’s white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
Could Georgia’s white founding father possibly have been an ally to Black people in an era when the British Empire was forcing thousands into bondage?
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Nonfiction book publishing is dominated by men. A new prize hopes to help change that
Six finalists for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction will be announced in March, and the winner will be unveiled at a ceremony in June.
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In haunting vignettes, ‘Held’ considers whether love can survive death
Anne Michaels’s novel may be one of the most romantic of all time.
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Bedside table: Indian family drama over generations years captivates this reader
Book recommendations from readers.