Called ‘dostadning,’ from the words for cleaning and death, it is part of Swedish culture.
Books
Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, News
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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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Viola Davis writing new ‘Corduroy’ children’s book
‘Corduroy Takes a Bow’ comes out Sept. 11, 2018, marking the original book’s 50th anniversary.
Posted inBooks, Nation & World
‘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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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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
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.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Local & State
Happy 70th, Stephen King. (And many more!)
Maine’s master of horror and suspense celebrates his birthday.
Posted inBooks, Feature Obituary, Local & State, News
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.’
Posted inBooks, Lifestyle, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: Richard Russo’s ‘Trajectory’
Short fiction from Maine Pulitzer prize winner
Posted inBooks, Food & Dining
In essays about travel and food, part-time Portland resident draws life lessons
Hear Anita Verna Crofts talk about “Meet Me at the Bamboo Table” at Print: A Bookstore on July 26.