Maine-ly Authors

September 16th, 2024
Book: Fellowship Point

Lifelong neighbors and friends, Agnes Lee and Polly Garner, own shares in Fellowship Point, a summer colony and bird sanctuary on the coast of Maine. As they turn 80, it’s time to decide what will become of their legacy, a question that threatens their enduring friendship. Inspired by the breadth and drama of 19th-century novels, this tour de force novel looks at women’s lives, loves, families, and work across the 20th century.

October 14th, 2024
Book: Lavinia Wren and the Sailmakers

Lavinia Wren, orphaned by the Civil War, finds a home in Thomaston, Maine, growing up with views of the Georges River and bustling shipyards. At almost thirteen in 1865, she meets several key figures whose lives intertwine with hers for the next sixty years. Together, they witness the transition from schooners to automobiles and the appearance of German U-boats off the coast. Through joy and sorrow, Lavinia and her companions pull the thread of love and enrich their souls.

September 23rd, 2024
Book: The Midcoast, A Novel

In the town of Damariscotta, Maine, high school English teacher Andrew brings his family to a reception at Ed and Steph Thatch’s riverside estate. During the event, he discovers unsettling photos of a dead body in a burnt sedan. Shortly after, state police arrive, revealing a shocking truth about the Thatch family’s rise to success. As headlines about the Thatches emerge, Andrew reflects on his memories, trying to understand the family he thought he knew.

October 28th, 2024
Book: Downeast

Downeast honors the lives of five remarkable young women in rural America, highlighting the indispensable role contemporary rural women play in their communities. It challenges the conventional narrative of rural hopelessness and the notion that young people must leave to succeed. By immersing in the Downeast community, the book reveals a more nuanced story, countering downbeat portrayals. Despite significant challenges, there is much to celebrate in these communities.