‘Other Worlds Than These’ goes on sale Oct. 6 and Prime will debut a new limited series based on the Maine author’s first novel a day later.
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Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Lit Fest returns with writers ‘responding to the moment’
Beginning Sept. 30, Lit Fest returns with conversations and events bringing writers, poets, artists and readers to towns and cities across the state.
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Lois Lowry imagines the perils of a world without books in her new novel
The author, 89, contemplates the power of imagination and the future that young people are inheriting.
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E.B. White’s 98-year-old poem is now a children’s book
E.B. White’s ‘Natura in Urbe’ is the basis of a new book called ‘The Duck Can’t Sleep,’ with art by Maine illustrator Melissa Sweet and a foreword by White’s granddaughter.
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Maine author lands on Obama’s summer reading list
The former president chose ‘The Things We Never Say’ by Elizabeth Strout, along with 10 other books. Strout’s ‘Anything is Possible’ was on Obama’s list for 2017.
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Portland writer Ron Currie revisits 1987 Jay paper strike in new novel
Ron Currie returns to Babs Dionne in thriller series sequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed.’
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Maine explained in 40 objects
A primer about the state’s people, history and culture can be found in the everyday things that make up Maine life.
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Canaan native sheds light on 20th Maine Regiment in new book
Jared Peatman, who since middle school has been researching the group known for its role in the Battle of Gettysburg, plans to give talks in Brunswick, Canaan and Madison.
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Maine Literary Awards honor local authors
More than 300 authors submitted their works to the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, with winners chosen in more than a dozen categories.
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Our guide to 6 Maine children’s books aimed at getting kids outdoors
Board books and middle grade novels tell stories about wildlife, blueberries and garbology.