But if there are some horror tropes in ‘Later,’ King knows how to use them to best effect. Expect to be hooked fast.
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Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Six Dr. Seuss books won’t be republished because of racist images
The business that preserves and protects Dr. Seuss’ legacy has announced it will stop publishing the titles, and says, ‘These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong because of racist and insensitive imagery.’
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The first comprehensive guide to Maine’s birdlife in some 70 years gets everything right
Peter Vickery did not live to see his life’s work published, but ‘Birds of Maine’ – engaging, gorgeous and packed with information – is a great testament to a great ornithologist.
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Stephen King talks about crime, creativity and his new novel
Stephen King doesn’t tell only horror stories. This week, his novel ‘Later’ comes out.
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A new rose book by Maine rose expert Peter E. Kukielski is a stunner
The lavishly illustrated ‘Rosa: The Story of the Rose,’ encompasses history, art, religion and botany.
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Alaskan illustrator becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal
Michaela Goade won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children’s picture story, for ‘We Are Water Protectors.’
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Susan Conley comes home to Maine with latest novel ‘Landslide’
The Maine writer set the novel in fictional Sewall, based on Phippsburg.
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Publisher revives Ruth Moore’s honest portrayals of Maine island life
Islandport Press is reissuing several novels by the best-selling mid-century author.
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A new book argues for lifestyle changes to avoid serious, chronic diseases
A plant-based diet is among the adjustments Dr. Stancic advocates for in ‘What’s Missing from Medicine.’
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So you think you’re a Mainer. Have you read these books?
With time on your hands, now is a good time to catch up on some of the must-read books by Maine authors.