Monthly Archives: June 2016
Bringing history to life in a children’s novel
Barbara Winslow’s new book, Kittery Ghost, published by North Country Press, blends history with a fascinating tale involving a young boy, his blended family, the ghost of a Civil War officer, hidden treasures – well, you get the idea. This is a wonderful tale, and I particularly appreciated the way Barbara utilized the very real […]
You – and your kids – will love this hummer of a book
Yes, I love hummingbirds. Linda and I are now up to about a couple dozen species, most of them seen in Texas and Arizona. We have only a single species in Maine, the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. So it won’t be a surprise when I tell you I also loved Linda P. Young’s children’s book, The Adventures […]
Great advice on love and marriage
Ida LeClair’s new book (Oops, I mean Susan Poulin’s new book), The Sweet Life, published by Islandport Press in Yarmouth, is a humerous, insightful, and entertaining guide to love, marriage, and more. It’s easy to get Susan and Ida mixed up. Susan is the real person. Ida is on her-stage character. And Ida is […]
How could you not love a book titled, Buzzed: Beer, Booze, & Coffee Brews?
How could you not love a book titled, Buzzed: Beer, Booze, & Coffee Brews? When Genevieve Morgan at Islandport Press in Yarmouth suggested to Erik Ofgang that he write a book about Maine beers, this first-time author knew he was blessed. He’s also blessed with a wonderful wife, who allowed him to postpone their marriage […]
Ghost is a riveting and entertaining musical
This book celebrates Acadia’s Centennial with stunning photos
Stunning. Inspiring. Astonishing. Well, I really don’t have adjectives sufficient to describe the photos by Tom Blagden, Jr. in a new book, Acadia National Park – A Centennial Celebration. Tom has been a professional nature photographer for 35 years, concentrating on Maine, South Carolina, and Costa Rica. I have honestly never seen photos this stunning. […]
Third “Wildlife on the Move” kids’ book is exceptional
The third book in a “Wildlife on the Move” partnership between Islandport Press and Maine Audubon is wonderful. A Blanding’s Turtle Story, written by Melissa Kim and illustrated by Jada Fitch, will capture the imagination of your kids, grandkids, and you too! Jada’s illustrations are captivating, for sure, and the turtle tale told by Melissa […]