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PublishedNovember 5, 2017
Maine’s children’s literature scene more vibrant than ever
Some 40 children's and young adult books by Maine authors or illustrators came out in 2017.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2017
In acclaimed new memoir, Sarah Perry confronts the crime that ended her mother’s life
At 12 years old, Sarah Perry found her mother brutally slain at their Bridgton home. She was faced with a choice – shut down or seek to understand what happened.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
‘Death cleaning’: The Swedish way to declutter
Called 'dostadning,' from the words for cleaning and death, it is part of Swedish culture.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2017
Author Nora Johnson, best known for ‘World of Henry Orient,’ dies
She also wrote stories of her father, Hollywood screenwriter, producer and director Nunnally Johnson.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2017
Viola Davis writing new ‘Corduroy’ children’s book
'Corduroy Takes a Bow' comes out Sept. 11, 2018, marking the original book's 50th anniversary.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2017
‘Remains of the Day’ author Kazuo Ishiguro wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The choice of the British novelist marks a return to conventional literature after 2 consecutive years in which the prize went to non-traditional recipients.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2017
National Book Awards boss brings quest to ‘de-snob’ literature to Portland
Lisa Lucas is coming to town Thursday to talk about the cultural vitality of books.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2017
Maine children’s author Andrew Clements is an expert on elementary school
His latest middle-grade novel, 'The Losers Club,' about a boy who gets in trouble for reading too much, came out in August.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2017
Happy 70th, Stephen King. (And many more!)
Maine's master of horror and suspense celebrates his birthday.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2017
Maine author Elaine Ford dies of brain tumor at 78
She was a Guggenheim winner, a Radcliffe graduate, UMaine professor, a mother of five and a practitioner of 'democratic literature.'
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