CRRL My Librarian: Maine CharactersLike this list

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• The Berry Pickers

  Peters, Amanda

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  A Mi'kmaq girl is abducted from a Maine blueberry field in 1962, and, decades later, a woman uncovers her identity, intertwining their fates. A haunting debut novel exploring identity, loss, and the enduring impact of trauma across generations.

• Beyond That, the Sea

  Spence-Ash, Laura

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  Beatrix, a young British girl, is evacuated from London to New England during WW II and must navigate love and identity between two different worlds. A moving story of belonging, family, and the enduring impact of displacement.

• The Cliffs

  a Novel

  Sullivan, J. Courtney

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  A Harvard archivist returns to her coastal Maine hometown to uncover the haunting history of a mysterious house and the women connected to it. A richly layered tale of memory, legacy, and women's lives across generations.

• Finding Freedom

  a Cook's Story; Remaking a Life From Scratch

  French, Erin (Chef)

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  A memoir by the chef and owner of The Lost Kitchen, recounting her journey through addiction, loss, and rebuilding her life and career in rural Maine. A powerful story of perseverance, healing, and reclaiming purpose through food and self-belief.

• The Frozen River

  a Novel

  Lawhon, Ariel

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  In 1789 Maine, midwife Martha Ballard investigates a man found frozen in the Kennebec River, suspecting a connection to a hidden crime. A gripping historical mystery about justice, resilience, and a woman's bold fight against societal silence.

• Happy Place

  Henry, Emily

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  Former lovers fake their relationship during a friends' getaway, confronting unresolved feelings and old dynamics. A heartfelt rom-com about love, friendship, and second chances.

• Heartwood

  a Novel

  Gaige, Amity, 1972-

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  A literary thriller about a nurse's disappearance on the Appalachian Trail and the search that follows, exploring survival and family ties. A suspenseful exploration of resilience and connection in the wilderness.

• How to Read a Book

  a Novel

  Wood, Monica

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  Three Mainers--a woman just released from prison, a retired teacher, and a widower--navigate guilt, forgiveness, and the transformative power of shared stories. A heartwarming, moving novel of redemption, unlikely friendships, and how books can help…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Olive Kitteridge

  Strout, Elizabeth

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  A linked collection of stories centered on a blunt, complex, retired schoolteacher in small-town Maine, revealing the quiet struggles and deep humanity of those around her. A poignant portrait of ordinary lives shaped by love, loss, and change.

• The Only One Left

  a Novel

  Sager, Riley

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  Kit is a caregiver assigned to a reclusive woman, who has long been accused of a family massacre in 1929. As Kit uncovers chilling secrets in the decaying mansion, she realizes the truth may be even darker than the legend. A Gothic thriller about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Spy Coast

  a Thriller

  Gerritsen, Tess

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  Retired CIA agent Maggie Bird's quiet life is shattered when a body appears on her doorstep. Reuniting with fellow ex-operatives, she must face a deadly threat tied to her past. Blending suspense, espionage, and mature characters, this thriller…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wishing Game

  a Novel

  Shaffer, Meg

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  Lucy, a struggling teacher, is invited to compete for a life-changing prize in a mysterious game hosted by a reclusive children's author. As the game unfolds, secrets surface, and hard choices arise. A whimsical, heartwarming story about hope,…Read moreRead more of this annotation