books
Maine indie authors receive regional awards
ROCKLAND — Five books from Maine Authors Publishing were recognized by the 2014 New England Book Festival for achievements in publishing. “Congratulations to all our authors. We strive to help local authors create a quality product and their continued success is a testament to the changing perceptions surrounding independently published books,” said Jane Karker, president […]
Former Longley principal pushing book drive to help students
LEWISTON — Since she retired this past June, former Longley Elementary School Principal Linda St. Andre has traveled, overseen her kitchen remodeling and visited the grandkids. But emotionally, she hasn’t left the Longley students. “I’m constantly thinking about them,” St. Andre said Wednesday. “I knew as I made the decision to retire, I wanted to […]
Great gifts for people who love to read
But books aren’t the only gifts shoppers can give the readers on their lists this holiday season. The following are a few gift ideas no book lover can balk at. * E-reader: Before buying an e-reader, shoppers may want to first learn where the intended recipient of this thoughtful gift stands on the book versus […]
Three authors to talk, sign books at Norway book store Dec. 13
Maine authors to hold book signing at Books N Things Award-winning children’s book authors will keep it local on Dec. 13 NORWAY — On Saturday, Dec. 13, as part of the Shop Local/Shop Norway festival, Books N Things will host award-winning children’s book authors Cynthia Lord and Tamra Wight, as well as Gary Urey. Wight […]
Lewiston library, brewery to host Pages & Pints on Dec. 5
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library on Lisbon St. will continue its Pages & Pints book talk and beer tasting series with Maine culture writer Jim Baumer at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. The free public event will open in the Library’s Callahan Hall with Baumer speaking about Moxie, books, beer, and Maine life. The […]
Books as gifts for your favorite readers
Whatever gifts you choose to share with your loved ones make sure to purchase them from a local store. Kenny Brechner is the owner of Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers in downtown Farmington. For more information, contact kenny@ddgbooks.com or www.ddgbooks.com. Gift Book: “Molecules” If doing justice to the amazing nature, structures, possibilities, and applications of […]
‘Whoop and Drive ‘er’ author, artist talk and book signing at Hallowell gallery
HALLOWELL — The Harlow Gallery at 160 Water Street will host an art talk and book signing by award-winning Belfast artist David Estey from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. His new book is a humorous, illustrated memoir called“Whoop and Drive ‘er – Growing up in Aroostook County, Maine.” Estey will discuss and read from his […]
Author of book on Maine tree farming to talk at Farmington book store on Nov. 18
FARMINGTON — At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, the public is invited to a reading and book signing with , author of “Hard Chance: Tree Farming in Troubled Times,” at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers. “Hard Chance” seeks to explain both the how and the why of becoming an independent tree farmer in northern Maine. […]