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BOOKS: Summer thrillers share beach towel with politics

Books about politics pick up the pace this summer in anticipation of the fall election. But there are also traditional page turners — and even a recent title or two that combine fiction with political intrigue.
Here are some of the recent and upcoming books for summer, alphabetized by author’s last name. Descriptions are based on publishers’ information, wire services and Publishers Weekly magazine.

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CORRECTION

A story on page A1 of Saturday’s paper contained an incorrect quote about the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office’s new police dog, Dracco. His handler, Cpl. G.J. Neagle, said Dracco is “not overly aggressive.”

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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): SHEPHERD’S PIE will make you want to take more frequent trips to Rockport

You might think Rockport is a long way to drive for shepherd’s pie, but you’ve never had the shepherd’s pie at Shepherd’s Pie.
This Rockport pub has mastered the small-plate menu, providing amazing textures and tastes, superb service and a casual style that masks the big-city sophistication of the food. It was love at first bite for us, long before we got to the phenomenal signature dish — shepherd’s pie.