Bringing a short-story collection back to life, and a delightfully entertaining and educational novel for middle-grade readers
Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘The Ghosts of Walter Crockett: A Memoir’
Munjoy Hill appears different now, but its lives lived still live, writes Dana Wilde.
AUTHOR EVENT: Jule Selbo
Jefferson writer will sign copies of her mystery/crime novels
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: A trio of books from Maine authors
New releases from David Carew, Lynn Plourde and Astrid Sheckels
OFF RADAR: ‘Adopting Anton’
Anyone contemplating adopting a child should read this book. And so should anyone who wants to get a picture of the actual people whose lives are being destroyed by the Russian military.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Moon in Full’ and ‘Mystery of the Lost Lynx’
A modern-day coming-of-age story by Marpheen Chann, and the latest in the Copper & Packrat series
Tale of a real-life gardener – who made nearby islands bloom – will grow on you
‘Celia Planted a Garden’ introduces children to Celia Thaxter, a well-known poet and gardener in her time, who all her life cherished flowers, birds and the Isles of Shoals.
OFF RADAR: ‘Sailing at the Edge of Disaster’
Elizabeth Garber’s account of an adventure on a star-crossed sailing vessel, as well as a family’s dark emotional troubles.
AUTHOR EVENT: Barbara Walsh
Book-signing event for ‘The Lobster Lady: Maine’s 102-year-old Legend’
Book review: In small town Maine, a lobsterman has big ambitions and few scruples
Echoes of ‘The Great Gatsby’ resound in ‘The Midcoast,’ Adam White’s debut novel.