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A new collection of Jonathan Lethem’s stories reveals his preoccupations over time

by Tobias Carroll 12 hours agoDecember 31, 2025

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

by Ray Routhier 14 hours agoDecember 31, 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

by Ray Routhier December 24, 2025December 26, 2025

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

by Thomas Urquhart December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

‘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

by John Alden November 19, 2025November 18, 2025

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

by Ray Routhier November 19, 2025November 22, 2025

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.

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‘Heart the Lover’ delivers a compelling, sensitive story about first love and its after effects

by Genanne Walsh November 12, 2025November 13, 2025

Lily King’s newest novel revisits key characters from an earlier work.

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Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work

by Ray Routhier November 12, 2025November 13, 2025

Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’