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Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture

Maine’s children’s literature scene more vibrant than ever

by Ray Routhier November 5, 2017November 5, 2017

Some 40 children’s and young adult books by Maine authors or illustrators came out in 2017.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture

Q & A: Bill McKibben’s novel approach

by Michael Berry November 5, 2017November 3, 2017

The all-business environmental activist reveals a funny streak in his first work of fiction.

Books, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

In acclaimed new memoir, Sarah Perry confronts the crime that ended her mother’s life

by Kelley Bouchard October 29, 2017October 30, 2017

At 12 years old, Sarah Perry found her mother brutally slain at their Bridgton home. She was faced with a choice – shut down or seek to understand what happened.

Books, Life & Culture

‘Death cleaning’: The Swedish way to declutter

by Jura Koncius October 14, 2017October 14, 2017

Called ‘dostadning,’ from the words for cleaning and death, it is part of Swedish culture.

Books, Life & Culture, News

Author Nora Johnson, best known for ‘World of Henry Orient,’ dies

by Matt Schudel October 10, 2017October 11, 2017

She also wrote stories of her father, Hollywood screenwriter, producer and director Nunnally Johnson.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Viola Davis writing new ‘Corduroy’ children’s book

by MWC Bot October 10, 2017October 10, 2017

‘Corduroy Takes a Bow’ comes out Sept. 11, 2018, marking the original book’s 50th anniversary.

Books, Nation & World

‘Remains of the Day’ author Kazuo Ishiguro wins Nobel Prize for Literature

by MWC Bot October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

The choice of the British novelist marks a return to conventional literature after 2 consecutive years in which the prize went to non-traditional recipients.