“Strange Academy” is described as a supernatural coming-of-age saga set at a New Orleans school for teenagers from across the universe who have mystical powers.
Books
Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Obamas’ publisher makes new pledge to education organization
The publisher of Barack and Michelle Obama has pledged to donate up to 300,000 children’s books to a leading educational organization, adding to the 1 million copies already given
Susan Choi, Sarah M. Broom win National Book Awards
More than 1,700 books were submitted for consideration for prizes for fiction, non-fiction, poetry and YA literature.
Maine Press Association to auction signed copy of Stephen King book
The auction of ‘The Institute’ is happening on eBay.
Pulitzer Prize-winning Maine author explains that writing means ‘making a mess’
Maine-born author Elizabeth Strout spoke at Bates about her new book, “Olive, Again.”
With a lot of help from friends, used bookstore in Brunswick moves to Maine Street
A large contingent of volunteers pitched in to get Twice-Told Tales into its new location.
Library exhibit offers glimpse into J.D. Salinger’s life and work
A new exhibit opening this week features early drafts of ‘The Catcher in the Rye,’ ‘Franny and Zooey.’
NBC News goes on the attack against Ronan Farrow and ‘Catch and Kill’ book
The defense comes as NBC News President Noah Oppenheim tries to calm employees roiled by the revelations from excerpts of the book that comes out Tuesday.
Andrew Ridgeley’s new memoir remembers George Michael fondly
Ridgeley’s “Wham! George Michael & Me” is part memoir and part monument to one of the biggest pop stars of the 1980s.
Author Ann Hood to speak in Kennebunkport
She will read from her latest book, ‘Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love and Food.’