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Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Practicality, in life and craft, drives Maine’s most famous furniture maker
Christian Becksvoort’s new book speaks to the philosophy behind his work.
Book review: ‘Northland’ offers postcards from the northern edge
Porter Fox walks (and paddles and steams and drives) the line between the U.S. and Canada from coast to coast to satisfy a curiosity about the ‘northland’ he remembers from his days growing up on MDI.
Photographer captures what’s left of the less polished Portland
Taking a long view of a city in transition, Mark Marchesi documents the loss of character and soul in a new book.
Chelsea Clinton is working on a book about endangered animals
The daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton is collaborating with illustrator Gianna Marino on ‘Don’t Let Them Disappear.’
Clifton native reportedly earns 7-figure contract for what a publisher calls an ‘era-defining’ novel
The plot of Kate Russell’s ‘My Dark Vanessa’ hinges on a teenager’s affair with her English teacher.
Two Maine authors’ children’s books – 1 fun, 1 serious – both ring true
‘Finchosaurus’ is a more light-hearted read, while ‘The Orphan Band of Springdale’ cautions about unbridled nationalism.
In ‘Elevation,’ the latest from Stephen King, the run-of-the-mill co-exists with the paranormal
Mostly, the quietly compelling story portrays ordinary tensions among ordinary small-town friends and neighbors.
Lewiston biographer spends 4 years immersed in the life of Rock Hudson
For ‘All That Heaven Allows,’ Mark Griffin methodically, exhaustively interviewed friends and family of the star and at least one co-star or crew member from each of his 66 films.
How higher education could better serve students — and the world
Today’s students will have to tackle some of the thorniest problems humans have ever faced. We should be preparing them better.