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.
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Local historian to discuss details of his latest book, ‘Early McCarthy Families of Co. Androscoggin, Maine’
Local historian and author John Henderson will give a talk about his latest book, “Early McCarthy Families of Co. Androscoggin, Maine,” from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library. The talk will focus on the key findings of his original genealogical research assembled in his recently […]
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Celebrated author Morgan Talty to speak at Convocation Ceremony at UMA
Renowned author Morgan Talty will be deliver the keynote address for the University of Maine at Augusta Convocation Ceremony from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Augusta Civic Center. UMA’s 2024-25 Convocation, the ceremonial beginning of the academic year, will welcome new and returning students, celebrate the institution’s achievements, honor Rising Scholars, include […]
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Author Sarah Braunstein will discuss her latest novel
Award-winning author Sarah Braunstein will discuss her latest novel, “Bad Animals,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Bailey Public Library in Winthrop. The New York Times described the book as a “sharp-witted, ravishing novel.” Braunstein is a recipient of the Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Award and was named one of the National […]
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Nationally acclaimed graphic novelist Leela Corman to offer reading
UMF Visiting Writers Series
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Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states – and around the world
The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.
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Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dies at 83
In his time, no one in the book world was more feared. With the power to make anything a bestseller, or a flop, to alter the market on an idle whim, Riggio could terrify publishers. Then came Amazon.