17 writers. 17 stories. One great state. Original, unusual, classic, tender, amazing...these are the stories of Maine writers. The Way Life Should Be is a compilation of contemporary stories by some of Maine’s best established and up and coming writers. Their stories range in length from 3 pages to 30 pages and capture everything from daily life in Maine to tales of flying babies. Maine, with Portland at its epicenter, has one of the most original and thriving writing scenes in the country. The Way Life Should Be is the must-have book that epitomizes this vibrant creative community.

The Way Life Should Be: Stories by Contemporary Maine Writers

Literature & Fiction

Alex Irvine

Monica Wood

Lewis Robinson

Ari Meil

John B. Robinson

David Mizner

Jim Nichols

United States

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You won’t be able to help but laugh out loud as you read this hilarious and oddly touching collection of Elizabeth Peavey’s wildly popular column, “Outta My Way.” Peavey’s sharp wit, Yankee sensibility, and off-beat perspective on life, fashion, jerks, love, etiquette, and family will draw you in and become a part of your life — like that weird kid on the playground who follows you wherever you go and won’t quit bugging you no matter how many times you tell her to get lost. “Outta My Way” was published over a span of six years by Portland, Maine’s favorite indie newspaper, Casco Bay Weekly.

Outta My Way

Peavey, Elizabeth

Literary

Portland Through the Lens: Photos of Portland, Maine, Taken by Portland Photographers

Arts & Photography

Bowe, Lisa G.

Photography & Video

Ideal for tourists and locals alike, this complete city guide features more than 250 reviews on where to eat, drink, shop, stay, and see the breathtaking sights in and around the Portland, Maine area. Completely updated and expanded, this edition is essential for discovering the famous hotspots, local favorites, and hidden gems in the city of Portland. Honest, funny, and hip, this travel guide helps visitors tap into the city’s rich nightlife and flourishing daytime activities.

Portland's Best 2008: Your Brick by Brick Guide to New England's Finest City

Travel

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Providing a rich experience for those touched by Portland, Maine, this dynamic resource includes stories and incendiary history of the city. An invaluable narrative history for both residents and vacationers alike, this resource explains the history in and around one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. Portland was a commercial port of prominence in the United States until the great fire of 1866 reduced to ashes a city that rivaled New York City and Boston, as explained in this fast-paced documentation of the events that changed the history of a city.

A Concise History of Portland, Maine

History

Robinson,John

Americas

Addressing a world that is changing due to rising temperatures, this story highlights the cheeky responses of many different animals as they leave their endangered habitats to travel to the moon. A hilarious romp through the issue of global warming, the superb illustrations and smart writing of this beautiful picture book will entertain children and engage adults with its irreverence and beauty. Through a careful use of humor, this uproarious tale manages to address the problem of global warming without being scary or preachy, and features a surprise ending that is both fun and hopeful.

Goodbye Earth, Hello Moon

Children's Books

Meil, Gabriel

Rylander, Emily

Animals

Andrew McNabb's ethereal debut story collection, The Body of This, is a gathering of tough, close, and spiritual stories illuminating the complex architecture of people and their places. With writing as raw as it is powerful, McNabb's stories will by turns shock and delight: a man gives up a winning lottery ticket to keep his wandering girlfriend; a Sudanese refugee discovers the simple beauty of a new way home; a mother sees her true self reflected in her newborn son's albinism; an awkward seminarian seeks a wife during a single night out. One thing is certain, these are unusual stories that will entertain and, as good fiction often does, leave the reader lightly dazed and wondering. Informed by a deep, real-life spirituality, Andrew McNabb's award-winning stories have appeared in such diverse literary venues as The Missouri Review, and Not Safe, But Good: Best Christian Short Stories, 2007.

The Body of This

McNabb, Andrew

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