Books about politics pick up the pace this summer in anticipation of the fall election. But there are also traditional page turners — and even a recent title or two that combine fiction with political intrigue.
Here are some of the recent and upcoming books for summer, alphabetized by author’s last name. Descriptions are based on publishers’ information, wire services and Publishers Weekly magazine.
2012
Body of Capt. John Brainard, killed in Afghanistan, comes home
Brainard, from Newport, died last month when the helicopter he was piloting went down in Afghanistan.
Classic car auction draws nearly $10M in NH
One car, a rare 1936 Ford Model 48 Cabriolet, sells for $396,000.
Armstrong considering ‘all options’ after doping charge
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says it has blood samples that are consistent with drug use and more than 10 former Armstrong teammates and support personnel who say they saw him use drugs or talk about using them.
Bangor police make arrest in hit-and-run death
Police say 51-year-old Patricia Giles of Brewer was arrested Wednesday night.
Dueling speeches: Obama, Romney go at it in Ohio
The two offer vastly different visions of how to speed up America’s economic recovery.
Maine home of Matt Stairs robbed
Among the items reportedly stolen were the former major league baseball player’s National League and American League championship rings.
3rd suspect pleads guilty in Lewiston pot robbery
Prosecutors say 22-year-old Derrick McDuffy was one of three men who kicked in a couple’s front door and robbed a man of his medical marijuana at gunpoint.
Cain pitches perfect game for Giants
The 125-pitch masterpiece was the first in the Giants’ franchise history and the 22nd in major league history.