University of New England historian Elizabeth DeWolfe’s latest book highlights a story of bravery, infidelity, and female friendships.
Maine authors
‘Definitely human’ students connect with author during alien-inspired visit
Author and illustrator X. Fang spent 2 days in South Portland talking with students about kindness, acceptance and creating their own stories.
Midcoast Literacy to host Author-to-Author event with Maine writers
Bestselling Maine novelist Tess Gerritsen and science writer Kathryn Miles will share the stage for a Midcoast Literacy event at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. This fundraiser to support literacy education ill feature Gerritsen (author of “The Spy Coast” and the “Rizzoli & Isles” series) and Miles (author […]
Sagadahoc Preservation to host literary event with 20-plus Maine authors
Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc. will host “A Cool Little Book Fair” featuring more than 20 Maine authors at the historic Winter Street Center in Bath from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. This event is geared toward those who appreciate art, poetry, mysteries, romance, historical fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature and American Gothic revival-style architecture. […]
Kennebunkport author to release new crime fiction novel
Set in a town much like Kennebunkport, “Springbrookville” explores the mysterious death of a local entrepreneur.
Gulf of Maine Books to host author event at Curtis Memorial Library
Gulf of Maine Books will host an author event with Franklin Burroughs at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick to celebrate his new book “The View from Here: Reflections on the Deep North, the Wild East.” Burroughs will be in conversation with author Jane Brox. Burroughs taught English literature at […]
Local author’s children’s book hits the stage
The stage version of “Sammy in the Sky,” by Biddeford author Barbara Walsh, premiered in Monmouth this week.
In a collection of essays, Maine writers reflect on ‘Living Fully’
From the death of a granddaughter to a rejuvenating swim in a remote pond, ‘Alive to This: Essays on Living Fully by 20 Maine Writers’ offers wisdom and a range of perspectives.
From the Chocolate Church: Cultural fusion comes to life with ‘¡Hanukkah Mexicana!’
A hybrid celebration of Jewish-Mexican heritage Oy-le! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of flavor, music and cultural celebration as the Chocolate Church Arts Center presents “¡Hanukkah Mexicana!” This one-of-a-kind hybrid event combines the rich culinary traditions from the acclaimed Jewish-Mexican cookbook “Sabor Judío” with an electrifying live concert featuring Veronica Robles’ all-female mariachi band […]
Rockland library presents an evening with Read ME featured author
The Rockland Public Library and the Maine Humanities Council will welcome author Shannon Bowring at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the library. This event is free and open to all. Bowring is the author of “The Road to Dalton,” one of this year’s Read ME featured books. Bowring has appeared in numerous journals, including […]