Poetry collection by Christopher Fahy offers prismatic narratives
Books
Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Stephen King announces new novel, TV series among string of projects
The prolific Bangor author announces his new novel ‘The Institute’ will come out in September, and a CBS series based on ‘The Stand’ is set to air next year.
Rockland bookstore named among top 5 in country
Hello Hello Books is among five finalists for Publishers Weekly’s bookstore of the year award.
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.