Publishers Weekly best sellers for the week of Dec. 22

Photographer Nancy McGinnis has been capturing images of Hallowell since she and her family arrived here 25 years ago. But it was only earlier this month that she chose some of the best of those, including scenes past and present from her personal archives, and incorporated them into a limited edition 2012 calendar.

An unknown pundit once said, “The two hardest things to handle in life are failure and success,” and businessman Richard O’Leary know a little about one and a lot about the other. ONE WITH THE SEA is O’Leary’s autobiography, a fascinating family history that reveals much about the man and his love of the sea. O’Leary was born in 1932, grew up in Auburn, and now lives in Ogunquit.

The China Dine-ah will surprise you. It’s a lot more than a diner, from food to atmosphere. And it’s a true reflection of owner Norm Elvin, who modeled some of the restaurant on his Palermo camp, and who puts his personal stamp on every aspect from service (excellent) to the menu (huge) to the restrooms (immaculate). And the food is exceptional. Who would have thought that the longtime owner of G&E Roofing would become a foodie!