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Stories by Sarah Orne Jewett, of South Berwick, Maine, collected into "The Country of the Pointed Firs, and other Stories".
Her stories are a reflection of her contemporary life, which she lived on the seacoast of Maine in the late 19th century. These aren't so much plot driven stories as character vignettes. Perfect for reading on a cold, drizzly afternoon when you don't want to get deep into a full length novel that will consume a large block of time extending over days. Instead, after reading one her works, you will want look out onto the countryside and ponder that 130 years ago, Maine really was populated by the people described in her writing.
You can also tour her house in South Berwick as well.
One of my favorites is "The Salt Book," edited by Pamela Wood. It was published last in 1977 I believe, but can be bought used on line. Great recipe for Sea Moss Pudding in it, among a bunch of other interesting stories.
I'm digging up an old thread to add to it. According to the graphic I'm looking at just above the box I'm typing in, this is allowed.
John Ford, a retired Maine game warden, wrote Suddenly, The Cider Didn't Taste So Good. There's an interview with John on this link. Sounds like a great book. I ordered it this morning. Has anyone read it?
I'm digging up an old thread to add to it. According to the graphic I'm looking at just above the box I'm typing in, this is allowed.
John Ford, a retired Maine game warden, wrote Suddenly, The Cider Didn't Taste So Good. There's an interview with John on this link. Sounds like a great book. I ordered it this morning. Has anyone read it?
I looked at the book in Barnes & Noble and it looked very interesting. Some of the stories reminded me of some of my classmates back in the 60's & 70's.
I'm digging up an old thread to add to it. According to the graphic I'm looking at just above the box I'm typing in, this is allowed.
John Ford, a retired Maine game warden, wrote Suddenly, The Cider Didn't Taste So Good. There's an interview with John on this link. Sounds like a great book. I ordered it this morning. Has anyone read it?
Have you written any E-books ? and sold on e-bay? (or anywhere else)
I think thats an intriguing, unconventional way to go public with a book
I looked at the book in Barnes & Noble and it looked very interesting. Some of the stories reminded me of some of my classmates back in the 60's & 70's.
It sounds interesting. The story he tells in the interview is funny but other parts are serious. I'm eager to read the book. It should be here tomorrow or Wednesday.
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Originally Posted by mainebrokerman
Have you written any E-books ? and sold on e-bay? (or anywhere else)
I think thats an intriguing, unconventional way to go public with a book
Long before they were known as ebooks I wrote non-fiction for cooperative extensions and small business management programs. None of it was particularly interesting. I quit the day job to write full time so maybe some day I'll have a book to sell. Ebooks are very popular now. They're a lot easier to publisher. For $100 someone will convert a manuscript to Kindle format and upload it to Amazon. The average cost to the publisher for a children's book from purchase to publication is $50,000 right now. I don't know what a novel costs them. I have around 100 books on my Kindle. It's a great tool. I still love a real book though.
Sea Room by Norman Gautreau is an outstanding read A Coastal Maine family on a salt water farm set in WWII. Also Island of first Light by Gautreau as well. A divorced woman rents a cottage for the summer on a Maine Island and feels shut out and then becomes good friends with the Islands grumpy old man.
One of my favorites is "The Salt Book," edited by Pamela Wood. It was published last in 1977 I believe, but can be bought used on line. Great recipe for Sea Moss Pudding in it, among a bunch of other interesting stories.
Sea Room by Norman Gautreau is an outstanding read A Coastal Maine family on a salt water farm set in WWII. Also Island of first Light by Gautreau as well. A divorced woman rents a cottage for the summer on a Maine Island and feels shut out and then becomes good friends with the Islands grumpy old man.
Thanks for the recommendations. I will add them to my list!
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