Lisa Hayden of Scarborough transforms her love of the language and literature into a career.
Books
Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Illustrators draw inspiration from Peaks Island retreats
The Illustration Institute has brought more than 50 illustrators from around the world to its residency program, made possible by donated property, over the past three years.
J.D. Salinger’s books are finally going digital
The author, who died in 2010, live a reclusive life in Cornish, N.H.
Meghan McCain will talk family and politics in new audiobook
Meghan McCain will share some thoughts about politics and her late father, Sen. John McCain, on an audiobook coming out next year
Edward Snowden book to be released Sept. 17
Snowden’s memoir, ‘Permanent Record,’ comes out in 20 countries in September.
‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraiser paying a visit to Peaks Island
A Boston book store owner will talk about old and rare books.
Connecticut investigating novelist Wally Lamb’s inmate writing program
Connecticut’s Correction Department is investigating an inmate writing program run by author Wally Lamb after a lawsuit was filed by some of the participants.
Kids, are you in search of a fast-paced, lighthearted and rollicking romp?
The book-length cartoon ‘Max & the Midknights’ – Lincoln Peirce’s latest – has got you covered.
Former Maine pastor wins top New York Book Festival award
Steve Burt’s ‘The Bookseller’s Daughter’ won the $1,500 grand prize Tuesday.
Maine writers – and a librarian – bring home book awards
The Maine Literary Awards honors recently retired Bangor Public Library director Barbara McDade.