Lewiston native and former mayor Paul Dionne to discuss his books in-person and via Zoom from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, at the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine in Lewiston. He has written two novels, “The Priestess and The Pope” and “Madeleine’s Inquisition,” both with the basic theme that the religious […]
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Children’s author Hudda Ibrahim will visit Lewiston Public Library
Children’s author Hudda Ibrahim (“Lula Wants to Wear a Badge” and “What Color is My Hijab?”) will read her books, interact with the kids and share her inspiration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. The event will include an author talk by Hudda Ibrahim, activities to […]
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Third annual Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival will be held Sunday
LA Arts, the Lewiston Public Library, and the Lewiston Schools’ 21st Century program invite families to enjoy Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival events in Kennedy Park from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, in Kennedy Park. In the event of rain, activities will be held in Callahan Hall in the Lewiston Public Library. All events […]
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UMF Visiting Writers Series presents award-winning journalist, travel writer
Award-winning writer Julia Cooke is the first reader of the season for the celebrated Visiting Writers Series presented by the University of Maine at Farmington. Cooke will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading is free and open to the […]
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‘Lucky 2: Little Dog, Big Mission’ continues tale of special dog
Proceeds benefit Mission Working Dogs
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Maine author to give talk about her debut novel
W.S. Winslow will give a talk focused on her debut novel “The Northern Reach,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Bailey Library in Winthrop. The website Boston.com recently praised the book for its “sweeping, haunted, hilarious and sad tales,” while Macmillan Publishers praised the novel in a review as a “breathtaking debut.” […]
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Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York
Rushdie’s 1988 novel, ‘The Satanic Verses,’ was viewed as blasphemous by many Muslims, who saw a character as an insult to the Prophet Muhammad, among other objections.
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Author BJ Bangs hosting local book signings
Award-winning Maine author BJ Bangs is hosting three local book signings in August for her new book, “Who Needs Men, I’ve Got Cats.” The book is a recipient of a 2021 Certificate of Excellence Award from the International Cat Association. On Sunday, Aug. 14, she will be at the First Choice Animal Care Appreciation Event, […]
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Stephen King testifies for government in book publishers’ antitrust trial
The bestselling author’s appearance in U.S. District Court in Washington brought a narrative of the evolution of book publishing toward the dominance of the Big Five companies.