A French lawn finds its champion in a state with deep Franco-American history.
Arts & Leisure
In his new book, Baseless, Nicholson Baker digs into government cover-ups and finds solace in Maine.
Daydreams of a secret sanctuary keep one writer tethered to the Pine Tree State.
Four questions for author and tattoo artist Phuc Tran about the most conspicuous manifestations of Maine pride.
How do the big-screen versions of these top-notch Maine books measure up?
Bookseller Ellen Richmond, of Waterville’s Children’s Book Cellar, on the young people’s books she cherishes.
The prolific children’s author had a thing for pen names. Which of these belonged to her?
The best suspense, crime, and detective reads with Maine at their heart, according to Paula Keeney and Ann Whetstone of Kennebunk’s Mainely Murders bookstore.
The best of the last decade, as selected by Emily Russo and Josh Christie, of Portland’s Print: A Bookstore.
A rugged road trip into the Thoreau country, beloved by writers.
"You must do something to make the world more beautiful." Barbara Cooney's simple and profound message still resonates.
Novels to memoirs, kids' books to cookbooks.