Douglas Rooks explores the career of U.S. Chief Justice Melville Fuller in his new book.
Books
Books news and reviews from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Buoyant Letters of Mimsy Bell’ and ‘ The Prints of Siri Beckman’
A powerful story of remembrance, regret and redemption from midcoast author Laurel Dodge, and book of wood engravings and woodcut images presented by the artist.
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New novel set in rural Maine explores the dark corners of a treatment center for troubled teens
In Martha Tod Dudman’s ‘Sunrise and the Real World,’ the line between resident and professional is often razor-thin.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘A Symmetry of Husbands’ and ‘Simmering, Savory and Deadly’
Patricia O’Donnell explores modern marriage in the Trump political era, and a debut mystery novel by Jody Rich
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From our archives: On the 25th anniversary of ‘Carrie,’ a look at Stephen King’s influential career
By 1999, the prolific Maine author had made a significant impact on the publishing and film industries, not to mention his readers.
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Stephen King’s 50-year career has inspired a generation of writers and teachers
Once thought of as a pop culture phenomenon, the Maine author is now studied by academics and aspiring writers.
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OFF RADAR: ‘We Are Here and It Is Now: Poems’
In Camden poet Dave Morrison’s world, everything has potential.
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Washington County libraries are preparing for the future
In Maine’s poorest county, libraries offer not only books but internet access and community workforce support.
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Maine places inspired new novels by 2 Colby professors
‘Discipline’ by Debra Spark and ‘Bad Animals’ by Sarah Braunstein both came out this month. The teaching colleagues are holding a joint book launch event Thursday in Portland.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Easter Basket Murder’ and ‘Just Up The Road’
Three exciting murder-mystery novellas, and one year of 100 adventures experienced in Maine.