The debut novel from Samantha Browning Shea is set on a fictional Maine island.
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Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine libraries scrambling for books after distributor closes
Many bought new books from Baker & Taylor, which has been winding down operations for months, and have endured long waits while looking for new sources.
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Accessible and engaging, ‘Strata’ looks back, way back, at air, ice, mud and heat
In her debut, Portland-based science writer Laura Poppick elegantly makes the case that Earth’s ancient geological history is relevant.
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Music, book, movie picks for de-stressing in the new year | Column
‘We all need a respite from the stress of 2025, and indulging in good music, books and movies is a must for our psyches in 2026,’ Amy Calder writes.
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A new collection of Jonathan Lethem’s stories reveals his preoccupations over time
Encounter super heroes, a talking crab, digital copies of humans and more in ‘A Different Kind of Tension.’
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11 Maine librarians share the books they loved in 2025
The recommendations come from librarians in Kennebunkport, Gorham, Portland, Freeport, Lewiston and Brunswick, among others.
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Maine author’s book explores the rise of Spanish-language television
Javier Marin of Ogunquit has run Spanish-language newspapers in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. His new book, ‘Live from America: How Latino TV Conquered the U.S.’, explores the phenomenon.
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A new book explores conflicts created by the seal population recovery
‘A Year with Seals’ is Midcoast journalist Alix Morris’ first book.
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In the rollicking ‘White Python World Tour,’ ’80s metal band meets spy thriller
Scarborough resident Travis Kennedy’s debut novel is terrific fun from first page to last.
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12 new Maine children’s books for your holiday list
New releases came out this year from Maine authors and illustrators Chris Van Dusen, Peter Brown, X. Fang, Phuc Tran, Elisa Boxer and Daniel Minter, among others.