Michael Finkel tells the story of Christopher Knight’s life, at times with too much gusto.
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Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Why Orwell’s ‘1984’ has just spiked to No. 1 on Amazon
Following Kellyanne Conway’s ‘alternative facts’ comment, the classic novel about an all-seeing, untrustworthy government is resonating with many readers.
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Maine author Ashley Bryan’s book about slaves wins Newbery Honor Award
The prize recognizes excellence in children’s literature.
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Maine children’s author Ashley Bryan engages Portland audience
He leads an overflow library crowd in a poetry chant and reads excerpts from his new book, ‘Freedom Over Me.’
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Bowdoin College researcher wins Kirkus Prize for literature
Susan Faludi wins for her memoir ‘In the Darkroom.’
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Bernie Sanders is coming to South Portland to promote his new book
Tickets include a copy of ‘Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In,’ but Sanders will not be signing books.
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Carolyn Chute will join Bonnie Jo Campbell at Longfellow Books
The two writers will discuss their work at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Stephen King to talk about his days as a student in Orono
He’ll also read from ‘Hearts in Suspension’ on Nov. 7 as he marks the 50th anniversary of his enrollment at UMaine.
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‘Some Writer!’ celebrates E.B. White as a boy and beloved writer
After years of painstaking research, Melissa Sweet has produced a lovingly illustrated biography for young readers.
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Riding celebrity wave, Ruth Bader Ginsburg releasing anthology
The Supreme Court justice’s ‘My Own Words’ is a collection of her writings.