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Maine In Print - Most Recent, Jan - March 2008

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Non-Fiction

  1. Anagnostis, John. 49 Storer Street. Selected writings from the Greek-American author’s weekly column published in the Journal Tribune, Saco. Portland, ME: Walch Printing Co., 2007. $16.95 pbk
  2. Allen, Pam and Ann Budd. Lace Style. Twenty-one projects for knitting lace. Additional 2007 titles include Wrap Style and Bag Style. (9781596680288) Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 2007. $24.95 pbk
  3. Anderson, Will. When Rock ‘n Roll Rocked Maine. A look at the band, the hops, the DJs and the promotion of Rock ‘n Roll. Anderson lives in Bath. Bath, ME: Anderson & Sons’ Publishing Co., 2007. $22.95 pbk
  4. Boylan, Jennifer Finney. I’m Looking Through You. Literary memoir focused on the author’s “haunted” childhood home and relationships. Boylan is a Professor of English at Colby College and lives in Belgrade Lakes. (9780767921749) New York: Broadway Books, 2008 $23.95.
  5. Briggs, Bob. University of Maine Ice Hockey. Photographic history of the sport over the past century. (9780738555157) Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2008. $19.99 pbk
  6. Bunker, John P. Not Far from the Tree: a brief history of the apples and the orchards of Palermo, Maine 1804-2004. The importance of apples in one small community reflects the role of the fruit in New England’s history. (1883957095) Palermo, ME: J P Bunker, 2007. $15.00 pbk
  7. Coffin, Jaed. A Chant to Soothe Wild Elephants. Memoir of the author’s ordination as a Buddhist monk in his mother’s native Thai village. Coffin grew up and lives in Brunswick. (9780306815263) Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2008. $16.00 pbk
  8. Crouse, Eric R. Dear Senator Smith. Collection of letters sent to Margaret Chase Smith between 1967 and 1971 reflects the views of Maine residents concerning the Vietnam War. (9780739124840) Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008. $75.00
  9. Friendship Homes: if these houses could talk. This collaborative effort of community writers and photographers offers information about historic homes and the families of Friendship. (9780979541605) Friendship, ME: Friendship Museum, Inc., 2007. $40.00
  10. Gott, Patricia Porbert. So You Wanna be a Cowgirl. At age 40 Gott left Maine for summer work as a wrangler and guide at Rimrock Ranch in Wyoming. (9781424175697) Baltimore, MD: PublishAmerica, 2007. $17.95 pbk
  11. Gray, T.M. Ghosts of Maine. A ghost hunter’s guide organized by county. The author lives in Birch Harbor. (9780764328275) Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 2008. $14.95 pbk
  12. Greenwood, David Valdes. A Little Fruitcake: a childhood in holidays. Twelve tales of Christmas from memories of childhood in Norridgewock, Maine. (9780738211220) Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2007. $14.95
  13. Hallundbaek, Carole. Saints in Love. A look at the hidden relationships of four saints as a guide to partnerships today. Hallundbaek lives in Camden. (9780824524456) New York: Crossroad Publishing Company, 2007. $14.95 pbk
  14. Hanson, Solon J. Letters Home from Sea: the life and letters of Solon J. Hanson, Down East sailor. Letters of a Castine sailor offer a firsthand account of life as a cod fisherman in the 1850s. (9780976089650) Brookline, NH: Hobblebush Books, 2006. $16.95 pbk
  15. Hopf, Claudia. Papercutting. History, instructions and patterns. The author lives in Kennebunk. (9780811732697) Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 2007. $24.95
  16. John Ford in Focus: essays on the filmmaker’s life and work. Examination of Ford’s life and career. Editor Michael C. Connolly is Associate Professor of History at Saint Joseph’s College. (9780786432158) Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2008. $39.95 pbk
  17. Kelsey, Kerck. Remarkable Americans: the Washburn family. History of the 10 Washburn children who grew up in Livermore and became political, military, and business leaders. (9780884482994) Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House, 2008. $25.95.
  18. Klausmeyer, David. Striped Bass Flies: patterns of the pros. Ninety patterns with full color tutorials from the best designers on the East and West coasts. Klausmeyer is the editor of Fly Tyer magazine and lives in Steuben. (9780881507317) Woodstock, VT: The Countryman Press, 2007. $39.95.
  19. LaBare, Dennis. Tagewahnahn: the landlocked salmon at Grand Lake Stream. “…biological, angling, historical, and anecdotal information on one of the nation’s favorite fly-fishing destinations.” Princeton, ME: D. LaBare, 2007 dennislabare@earthlink.net $65.00
  20. Levinsky. Allan. A Short History of Portland. Concise history including brief biographies and a chronology. Mr. Levinsky is a Portland native. (9781933212432) Beverly, MA: Commonwealth Editions, 2007. $14.95 pbk
  21. MacNutt, Barry. Noble Life: memories of a summer camp in Maine. Memoir of author’s eight summers, from age six to age thirteen, at Camp Winona in Bridgton. (9780595457915) Lincoln, NE: iUniverse, 2007. $14.95 pbk
  22. Mills, Nick B. Karzai. Portrait of the Afghan president drawn from months of personal interviews. Mills is an Associate Professor at Boston University, is also known as the Virtual Angler, and lives in Cumberland. (9780470134009) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007 $25.95.
  23. Monks, Robert A.G. Corpocracy: How CEOs and the business roundtable hijacked the world’s greatest wealth machine – and how to get it back. Analysis of the current corporate world and a guide for reconciling its interests and the needs of society at large. Monks is a corporate lawyer, venture capitalist, and shareholder activist who lives in Cape Elizabeth. (9780470145098) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008.
  24. Motavalli, Jim. Naked in the Woods: Joseph Knowles and the legacy of frontier fakery. Examination of Wilton native Joe Knowles and his wilderness survival stunts in the early twentieth century. (9780786720088) Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2007. $26.95
  25. Panagore, Peter B. Two Minutes for God. Collection of stories originally written for broadcast on Daily Devotions, the First Radio Parish Church of America in Portland. (9781416538264) New York: Touchstone Faith, 2007. $14.95 pbk
  26. Pirsig, Wendy. The Placenames of South Berwick. A geographical history and guide created with the collections of the Old Berwick Historical Society. (9781934582039) Portsmouth, NH: Back Channel Press, 2007. $18.00 pbk
  27. Pollitt, Frances L. Historic Photos of Maine. Black and white photographs recording historic events and everyday life in Maine from 1865-1980. Pollitt lives in Fryeburg. (9781596524255) Nashville, TN: Turner Publishing Company, 2008. $39.95
  28. Scarborough at 350. Comprehensive history of the community. Editor Susan Dudley Gold grew up in Scarborough. (9780615154602) Scarborough, ME: Friends of Scarborough 350th, 2007. $40.00
  29. Stelmok, Jerry. Growing Up on Maple Hill Farm: a New England farm life. Essays recalling childhood on a horse-powered dairy farm near Auburn. Stelmok spent years crafting wood and canvas canoes and lives in Atkinson. (9780760329191) St. Paul, MN: Voyageur Press, 2007. $17.95
  30. Tasker, William J. The Road to Bangor: the teamsters and old hotels on the Military and Aroostook Roads. A look at stagecoach travel through fact and fictional short stories.   (9780979386312) Caribou, ME: Monkey Publishing, 2007. $19.95
  31. Wells, Jeffrey V. Birder’s Conservation Handbook: 100 North American birds at risk. Comprehensive guide to the status of threatened birds and how we might help protect them. Dr. Wells lives in Gardiner. (9780691123233) Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2007. $35.00 pbk
  32. Zwicker, Roxie. Haunted Portland: from pirates to ghost brides. Tales of spooks from the Eastern Cemetery to Victoria Mansion. The author recently published Haunted Portsmouth and lives in Kittery. (9781596292826) Charleston, SC: Haunted America, 2007.

Fiction

  1. Amos, Diane. Outlaw Hearts. Rebekah, 24, travels from England in search of answers concerning her deceased parents who were once missionaries in Maine. An established artist, Amos lives in Greene. (9781594145704) Detroit, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007 $26.95
  2. Britain, Kristen. The High King’s Tomb. Karigan, one of the king’s magical messengers, must face an ancient evil to try and save the kingdom of Sacoridia. Sequel to Green Rider and First Rider’s Call. The author writes her fantasies in Bar Harbor. (9780756402662) New York: Daw Books, Inc., 2007 $25.95
  3. Brown, Jason. Why the Devil Chose New England for His Work. Collection of haunting short stories set in fictional Vaughan, a small community along the Kennebec River. Brown grew up in Maine. (9781890447472) New York: Open City Books, 2007 $14.00 pbk
  4. Davis, Susan Page. Finding Marie. Marie is on her way to visit her family home in Maine when she discovers a flash drive loaded with secret documents in her luggage. Sequel to Frasier Island. Davis lives in Clinton. (9780736920834) Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2007 $13.99 pbk
  5. Delois, Patricia J. Bufflehead Sisters. Janet wishes for a sister, meets Sophie, and embarks on a relationship that will last more than 30 years. Delois is a native of Augusta and is on the staff of the Portland Public Library. (9780955650093) [London, England]: www.YouWriteOn.com, 2007 $12.99 pbk
  6. Dickson, Athol. The Cure.  Riley Keep, a former missionary, travels to Dublin, Maine, a coastal village that has become the setting for unexplained healings and miracles. (9780764201639) Bloomington, MN: Bethany House, 2007 $17.99
  7. Dudman, Martha Tod. Black Olives. Middle-aged Virginia sees her ex-boyfriend nine months after their breakup and spends a day hiding in his Jeep - observing his life without her. Dudman lives in Northeast Harbor. (9781416549604)  New York: Simon & Schuster, 2008. $23.00.
  8. Erwin, Page. Bloodsport at Hiram Bog. Ed Begley plans to catch a pickerel in his ice shack, but instead hooks a hand of the local philanthropist. The “author” is the husband and wife duo Carolyn Page and Ross Erwin.  (9781591332176) Boonsboro, MD: Hilliard Harris, 2007. $16.95 pbk
  9. Flahive, Jean Mary. Billy Boy: the Sunday soldier of the 17th Maine. Young Maine soldier leaves his Union Army unit and travels north with a runaway slave. This first novel was inspired by a true event. The author lives in Falmouth. (9781934931131) Yarmouth, ME: Islandport Press, 2007. $15.95 pbk YA/Adult
  10. Ford, Elaine. The American Wife. Collection of short stories set in suburban New Jersey, Boston, Annapolis, New York City, and Europe. The author lives in Harpswell. (9780472116201) Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 2007. $18.95 pbk
  11. Graves, Sarah. The Book of Old Houses. Jake Tiptree finds a book in the foundation of her fixer- upper and sends it to a local book historian. The book disappears and the historian is murdered.  Eleventh in the Home Repair is Homicide series. Graves lives in Eastport. (9780553804300) New York: Bantam Books, 2008. $22.00
  12. Hanstein, Woody. Sucker’s Bet. Attorney Pete Morris accepts one last juvenile case, one he may live to regret. Fifth in a series of legal thrillers. The author is also an attorney and lives in Farmington. (9781604616279) Farmington, ME: Bulldog Books, 2007. $12.00 pbk
  13. Igo, Chuck. Taken Identity. First novel concerning a president, a scandal, and worldwide intrigue. The author is a radio broadcaster and lives in Portland. (9781434319050) Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2007. $24.99 pbk
  14. King, Stephen. Duma Key. After a terrible accident Edgar Freemantle moves to Florida. He begins to explore painting, and finds his art has power beyond his control. (9781416552512) New York: Scribner, 2008. $28.00
  15. King, Stephen. The Gunslinger Born. Marvel comics adaptation of The Dark Tower series. (9780785121442) New York: Marvel, 2007 $24.99
  16. LaFlamme, Mark. Vegetation. An arrogant man believes that he has gotten away with murder, but the plant kingdom seeks revenge. LaFlamme is a reporter for the Lewiston Sun Journal. (9781601453525) Booklocker.com, 2007 $15.95 pbk
  17. Mazza, Cris. Waterbaby. Tam moves to Southport Island and struggles to understand her life through her family history. (9781933368849) Brooklyn, NY: Soft Skull Press, 2007. $14.95 pbk
  18. Nichols, Lee. Wednesday Night Witches. Three young women living on Broome Island find their wishes coming true and the island falling apart. (9780373895540) Ontario, Canada: Red Dress Ink, 2007. $13.95 pbk
  19. Osier, Nina. The Invasion. A futuristic community is threatened by the “nosey –globes.” Part 1 of the Farthinghome series. Osier lives in Augusta. (978159431408) Cambridge, MD: Write Words Inc., 2007 $16.95 pbk
  20. Probert, Randall. The Quandry at Knowles Corner.  Game warden Ian Randall is thinking of retirement when he encounters someone looking for buried treasure in the deserted settlement at Hastings Brook. The author is a retired game warden who once lived at Knowles Corner. (9780966730869) Bethel, ME: Randall Enterprises, 2007 $15.95 pbk
  21. Woods, Stuart. Beverly Hills Dead. Studio head Rick Barron confronts the Red Scare and murder. Woods lives on Mount Desert Island. (9780399154690) New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2008 $25.95

Juvenile

  1. Bolts, Maribeth. Those Shoes. Jeremy learns that a loving home and friendship are worth much more than high-tops. Illustrator Noah Z. Jones lives in Camden. (9780763624996) Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2007 (k-2) $15.95.
  2. Hansen, Judith. Seashells in My Pocket. Third edition of a guide for exploring the seashore. (9781929173617) Boston, MA: Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2008. (k-Adult) $14.95 pbk
  3. Jensen, Nancy Orr Johnson. Helen, Ethel & the Crazy Quilt. Ellen Orr of Bailey’s Island corresponded with Helen Keller when both girls were 10. Nancy Jensen is a Maine native and illustrator Dawn Peterson lives on the Maine coast. (9781932278101)  Mahomet, IL: Mayhaven Publishing, Inc., 2007 (2-5) $23.95.
  4. Johnson, Richard. A is for Acadia. Photographs become an alphabetical tour of Mount Desert, focusing on nature. Johnson (photographs) and Ruth Gortner Grierson (text) both live on the island. (9781934931932) Yarmouth: Islandport Press, 2007. (Ages 3 and up) $15.95.
  5. Jones, Carrie. Love (and other uses for duct tape). Belle is finishing high school and everyone and everything seems to be changing. (9780738712574) Woodbury, MN: Flux, 2008. YA $16.95.
  6. Les Becquets, Daine. Season of Ice. Genesis is 17 when her father disappears on Moosehead Lake, and the family must wait until spring for answers. (9781599900636) New York: Bloomsbury, 2008. YA $16.95
  7. Manushkin, Fran. How Mama Brought the Spring. A special treat on a winter day can almost feel like spring! Illustrator Holly Berry lives in Waldoboro. (978052520279) New York: Dutton Children’s Books, 2008. (k-3) $16.99
  8. Miller, Wiley. Attack of the Volcano Monkeys. Basil and his friend Louise leave their ordinary days in 1899 Maine to search for dangerous Monkey Island. Second volume in the Ordinary Basil series. Miller is the creator of the comic strip Non Sequitur and lives in Kennebunkport. (9870439861328) New York: Blue Sky Press, 2008. (2-5) $14.99
  9. Mitchell, Todd. The Traitor King. Darren and Jackie go to Maine to visit their uncle and discover that their family is far from ordinary. The ability to send a shadow away from its body is just the beginning of this fantasy mixed with fairy lore. (9780439827881) New York: Scholastic Press, 2007 (4-7) $16.99.
  10. Morris, Garvin. Dump Dog. Rags saves the little town of Lumpville from the the horrible dump monster. Morris is a Maine native and lives in Warren. (9781601080127) San Diego: Red Cygnet Press, 2008. Picturebook (k-2) $15.95.
  11. Plourde, Lynn. At One in a Place called Maine. A celebration of the beauty of Maine. Plourde is a Maine native who lives in Winthrop. Illustrator Leslie Mansmann lives in North Yarmouth. (9781934031063) Yarmouth: Islandport Press, 2007. Picturebook  (Ages 4 and up) $16.95.
  12. Pochocki, Ethel. The Blessing of the Beasts. Francesca the roach and Martin the skunk wonder if they might be included in the blessing of the animals at the great cathedral. Pochocki lives in Brooks, Maine. Wood engravings by Barry Moser. (9781557255020) Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2007. (k-3) $18.95.
  13. Robinson, Sarah. Crispy Critter’s Christmas Tree. A pony helps its family find the perfect tree in the Maine woods. Photographers Arnold and Leda Sturtevant are the author’s parents and live in Fayette. Crispy Critters lives near the Longfellow Mountains.  (9781425129903) Victoria, BC: Trafford Publishing, 2007. (1-3) $19.00 pbk
  14. Ulmer, Wendy. A isn’t for Fox: an isn’t alphabet. “M isn’t for rat; it isn’t for bat. M is for moose in a red-checkered hat.” The author lives in Arrowsic. (9781585363193) Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, 2008. (pK-2) $16.95