OFF RADAR: ‘Writers & Lovers: A Novel’ by Lily King

The best thing about this book is that it’s very funny from start to finish and makes you feel good pretty much throughout, especially at the end.

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Murder at the PTA’ and ‘Wild Critters of Maine’

A fun mystery with a solid plot and a cast of colorful characters, and a look at nature through the eyes of a keen observer

OFF RADAR: New books by Maine naturalists

'White Feathers' by Bernd Heinrich and 'Wild Critters of Maine' by Tom Seymour

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Beyond Acadia’ and ‘High Green’

An entertaining and informative travel guide, and a novel that recaptures the history and nostalgia of short line railroads in New England

OFF RADAR: ‘Three Things I Know Are True’

Betty Culley's book is marketed as a young-adult novel. But trust me, this book is for adults.

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Ten Days in the North Woods’ and ‘Almost Midnight’

A kids' hiking guide to the Katahdin region and the 10th novel in the Mike Bowditch mystery series by Paul Doiron

OFF RADAR: Poetry by one of the people of the dawn land

'Bear, Coyote, Raven' by Jason Grundstrom-Whitney

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: Three new children’s books from Maine authors

'Moe Pea the Moose Grows Up,' 'Before You Were Ours' and 'A Fine Orange Bucket'

OFF RADAR: While you’re staying at home without the flu …

What are we going to do as we hide out during the weeks, or possibly months it takes the COVID-19 storm to run its course?

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody’ and ‘The Vigilance of Stars’