The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
Best-Sellers: ‘Big Truck Little Island,’ ‘Breaking Bread’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Art review: Harold Garde retrospective showcases his innovative print technique
The artist, who splits his time between Belfast and Florida, developed a method that requires producing paintings in reverse.
Deep Water: ‘Maybe,’ by Erin Covey-Smith
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Deep Water: ‘Aftermath,’ by Meg Stout
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Best-Sellers: ‘This Time Tomorrow,’ ‘River of the Gods’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Art review: Dozier Bell exhibit makes for a mystical experience
The setting – Sarah Bouchard’s Woolwich gallery – only adds to the spirituality of the paintings.
Society Notebook: Creative couture inspires generous giving
The Blue Wrap Project Runway fashion show raised $290,000 for Partners for World Health.
Society Notebook: New and improved Children’s Museum hosts first big fundraiser
The art auction at the museum and theater’s new Thompson’s Point location raised money for membership scholarships.
Deep Water: ‘Divulgence,’ by Myronn Hardy
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.