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Book review: A boy goes on a quest through mysterious realms to atone for his mother’s fatal mistake

by Tobias Carroll March 19, 2023March 18, 2023

In ‘Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods,’ writer Catherynne M. Valente’s sense of place is imaginative and gripping.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

If you loved ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ try these novels

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Lavie Tidhar Special to The Washington Post March 19, 2023March 14, 2023

The multiverse has captivated writers for generations. Two novelists talk about some of their favorites in this genre.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Maine

Novel set in Damariscotta could become basis for Hulu series

by Ray Routhier March 18, 2023March 23, 2023

‘The Midcoast’ author Adam White, who grew up in Damariscotta, said the series is being developed for the streaming service but has not gotten final approval.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Maine

Mainer moves writing conference from New York City back home

by Ray Routhier March 15, 2023March 16, 2023

Shanna McNair is bringing The Writers Hotel conference to Boothbay Harbor after years in New York City. Maine writers scheduled to lead sessions include Tess Gerritsen, Cathie Pelletier and Lily King.