In ‘Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods,’ writer Catherynne M. Valente’s sense of place is imaginative and gripping.
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Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Novel set in Damariscotta could become basis for Hulu series
‘The Midcoast’ author Adam White, who grew up in Damariscotta, said the series is being developed for the streaming service but has not gotten final approval.
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AUTHOR EVENT: Andrew Vietze
The talk will focus on Vietze’s new book ‘This Wild Land.’
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Mainer moves writing conference from New York City back home
Shanna McNair is bringing The Writers Hotel conference to Boothbay Harbor after years in New York City. Maine writers scheduled to lead sessions include Tess Gerritsen, Cathie Pelletier and Lily King.
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Book review: In ‘Sugaring Off,’ a traumatized teen finds strength in family and the woods
Maine author Gillian French set the young adult novel in New Hampshire.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Oxbow Island Gang: Winter Crows’ and ‘Citizen K-9’
The third book in Peaks Island author Rae Chalmers’s series of environmental mysteries for middle-grade readers, and another excellent mystery by Damariscotta author David Rosenfelt
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OFF RADAR: ‘Another Good Day Begins’
Bob Marley’s cosmic truth in the poetry of Dave Morrison
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Lobsters Without Borders’ and ‘Mountain Girl’
A debut mystery novel by Camden author Carol Chen, and an inspirational memoir of growing up dirt poor in a small West Virginia town
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AUTHOR EVENT: Amy Calder
Award-winning reporter will discuss her new book, ‘Comfort is an Old Barn’ at various events
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‘Rough Sleepers’ follows a doctor’s relentless efforts to treat homeless patients
The book by part-time Mainer Tracy Kidder weaves scenes from the streets of Boston with the problems that are keeping people there.