In Darby Kane’s higher-order horror/thriller hybrid, six thirtysomethings get stuck on a private island in Maine with a vengeful killer.
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Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Pete and Alice in Maine’ and ‘Tributaries: Essays from Woods and Waters’
A satisfying debut novel from Caitlin Shetterly, and a collection of essays from Maine fishing guide Ryan Brod.
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Collection spans the life of Maine poet Jeri Theriault
‘Self-Portrait as Homestead’ captures the loss of parents, marriage and more.
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‘Northeaster,’ ‘Maine, A Love Story’ among finalists for Maine Literary Awards
The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Rockport on May 30.
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OFF RADAR: ‘Calm Command’
Douglas Rooks explores the career of U.S. Chief Justice Melville Fuller in his new book.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Buoyant Letters of Mimsy Bell’ and ‘ The Prints of Siri Beckman’
A powerful story of remembrance, regret and redemption from midcoast author Laurel Dodge, and book of wood engravings and woodcut images presented by the artist.
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New novel set in rural Maine explores the dark corners of a treatment center for troubled teens
In Martha Tod Dudman’s ‘Sunrise and the Real World,’ the line between resident and professional is often razor-thin.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘A Symmetry of Husbands’ and ‘Simmering, Savory and Deadly’
Patricia O’Donnell explores modern marriage in the Trump political era, and a debut mystery novel by Jody Rich
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From our archives: On the 25th anniversary of ‘Carrie,’ a look at Stephen King’s influential career
By 1999, the prolific Maine author had made a significant impact on the publishing and film industries, not to mention his readers.
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Stephen King’s 50-year career has inspired a generation of writers and teachers
Once thought of as a pop culture phenomenon, the Maine author is now studied by academics and aspiring writers.