Pick up a summer read from one of these spots and head to the beach.
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Maine author adapting his novel set in Waterville for Netflix
Ron Currie is adapting his 2025 novel ‘The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne’ for Netflix. A prequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed,’ will be released July 7.
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In a small Maine town, a mysterious cold case is pulled out of the water
Thriller writer Gillian French releases second novel starring fingerprint analyst Shaw Connolly.
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Maine author’s crime-solving game warden is still on the job
‘Storm Tide,’ the 16th Mike Bowditch mystery novel by Paul Doiron, goes on sale June 30.
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Portland writer examines ideas of motherhood in new story collection
Colby professor Sarah Braunstein’s ‘Baby in a Box’ explores caretaking and modern love.
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Visit the real Maine places that inspired these books
From contemporary novels to classic children’s books, authors have turned to towns all over the state for settings and inspiration.
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Maine apple orchard provides setting for queer coming-of-age tale
‘Grafting,’ out June 2, is writer Rylan Hynes’ debut novel.
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Maine parents have latched onto these 2 literary baby names | Column
Could classic books be behind the trend in what we call our kids?
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New book shows Mainers really love their reading nooks
Buddy Doyle’s book ‘Maine’s Still Reading’ features more than 50 portraits of people in their favorite reading spots, including Tess Gerritsen, Chris Van Dusen, Dr. Nirav Shah and Pat Callaghan.
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In a small New England town, stories provide a map for connection
Acclaimed author Jimin Han pens a retelling of Korea’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’