Maine author S. Mason Pratt will talk about his newest book, “On The Knife Edge,” from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library. “On the Knife Edge,” a timely spy thriller, casts the reader into the throes of the war in Ukraine. Part historical novel, it […]
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Maine childen’s book author to give reading at Winthrop library
Award-winning children’s author Margy Burns Knight will host a book launch event for her latest children’s book “Who Needs a Statue?” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2nd at the Bailey Public Library in Winthrop. The free program will feature a live reading of the book followed by an art activity for children. Kirkus Reviews […]
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Maine author will discuss his new book at Auburn Public Library
Maine author David Florig will talk about his new book, “The Shattered Curling Stone,” from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library. There will be readings from both the award-winning “The Stones of Ailsa Craig” and “The Shattered Curling Stone,” a Q&A, and book signings. “The […]
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UMA professor writes book to help overcome rudeness in oneself and others
Rudeness seems to be everywhere these days. In his new book, “Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in the Workplace and Your Home Space,” author John M. O’Brien, psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Maine at Augusta, compares the spread of rudeness in our culture to the spread of COVID-19, “[it’s] like a new pandemic […]
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Multimedia presentation to focus on book about Scott Joplin
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Author, illustrator to hold book signing in Lovell
Author Leigh Macmillen Hayes and illustrator Solana Ward will sign copies of “The Giant’s Shower” from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Fly Away Farm Stand in Lovell. Aisling, a fairy who lives on Sabattus Mountain in the western Maine village of Lovell, has a vision during the Midsummer Eve celebration. Twinkles, flitters, […]
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Author Bill Roorbach to read from latest novel in Farmington
The Thursday Island Reading Series makes its second offering to the Farmington literary scene with acclaimed Maine author Bill Roorbach reading from his new novel, “Beep” — as well as providing musical interludes — at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at at Twice Sold Tales in Farmington. The Thursday Island Reading Series — a […]
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Lewiston native publishes first book: ‘We’re Going to the Dinosaur Forest’
The author, Marie (Aliberti) Nichols, grew up in Lewiston and attended Lewiston High School, and now lives in Connecticut.
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Renowned poet Ross Gay, author Sam Stephenson to share talk at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
Acclaimed poet Ross Gay and author Sam Stephenson will come together for a unique event from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Forum at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. With a shared history of deep conversations about art, storytelling, and human connection, Gay and Stephenson will dive into topics ranging from writing and […]
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Twice Sold Tales hosts author events in Farmington
In collaboration with Devaney, Doak, and Garrett Booksellers and Rustica Journal, Twice Sold Tales hosts Thursday Island Readings.