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To inspire people to visit and support Maine bookshops and surrounding towns,
and to read the books that I review.
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LANDSLIDE by Susan Conley
MAINE AUTHOR BOOK REVIEW
In the summer of 2021 (hence the beach photo), I was fortunate not only to read this Maine-based book by author, Susan Conley, but to also attend an author event (sponsored by Mockingbird Bookshop in Bath), where Susan…
BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert I know I am late to the game with this one. Published in 2015 and just discovered by me in 2021… Nevertheless, I am so thankful that I found it when I did. In fact, I would…
WINTER MYSTERY MINI-REVIEW
ONE BY ONE by Ruth Ware
Confession time – murder mysteries set in winter are at the top of my list of favorite genres – I guess I find reading with the seasons to add to the thrill of the genre. Add an isolated ski resort in the French Alps, and a large group of potential murderers and I will happily skip responsibilities and obligations to curl up with the pups and escape to a mysterious wintery setting for a few hours.
A Bookish Day in Midcoast Maine: Bath – Part 1
Stacia’s Insider’s Guide A Bookish Day in Midcoast Maine Bath – PART 1 Stopping by Mockingbird Bookstore? Check out the rest of this adorable town too! Reminiscent of English villages, Bath’s maritime history is evident around its bustling downtown. It sits alongside...
The Winter House
The Winter House by Joan MacCracken Maine Book & Author! Book Review: People I know “from away” often-times have a puzzled look on their face when I tell them how much I love living in Maine in the winter. Naturally, there are the visions of sailboats meandering...
A Year at the Chateau
Book Review: A Year at the Chateau by Dick & Angel Strawbridge: Inspiration in the French Countryside It is not unusual for my favorite stories to take place in other countries – and this one is no exception. A writer friend of mine introduced me to a reality...
