These books have a Maine theme or Maine-based writer.
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Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Against tremendous odds, Abdi Nor Iftin made it from war-ravaged Somalia to America
Now a Maine resident, he tells his harrowing tale in his new memoir.
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Nation & World
‘Right Stuff’ author Tom Wolfe dies at 88
An originator of the ‘new journalism’ style, he went on to write novels.
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‘The Destiny Thief’ collects Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo’s personal essays and criticism
The book collects witty and wise nuggets from Russo, a genial narrator
Posted inBooks, Business, Food & Dining
With hard work and a good idea, two cousins launched a fast-growing business
A new book details how Cousins Lobster grew from one food truck in one city to many food trucks, and more, around the country.
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With first children’s book, Peaks Island artist Scott Kelley creates a world without fear
‘I Am Birch’ is a parable for our times and a reminder that just because someone says something is true, it doesn’t make it so.
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Ned Bachus’s memoir explores the challenges faced by first-generation community college students
Many non-traditional students have persevered through intense hardships – including immigration, homelessness, violence and financial pressures – to get to college.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Local & State
Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout wins another honor, for ‘Anything Is Possible’
The Story Prize, awarded Wednesday in New York, includes $20,000 and an engraved bowl.
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In Maine writer’s 2nd novel, the heroine’s escape may not be an escape, after all
In ‘Dovecote,’ Anne Britting Oleson offers well-drawn characters, solid writing and suspense.
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Stephen King aims to help bookstore owner who lost collection
The author says he was ‘horrified’ to hear about the flood at Gerald Winters & Son in Bangor that destroyed rare books and original King manuscripts.