Location: Biddeford, ME 04005, United States

Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles by Ron Currie, Jr. Thursday, May 23rd, 7:00pm at Longfellow Books In his new novel, Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles, Ron Currie, Jr. once again proves his talents as an author committed to pushing the boundaries of story telling without sacrificing the story itself. The novel’s main character is an amalgam of fact and fiction from Ron Currie’s own life pushing readers to wonder: Why does literal veracity means more to us than deeper truths? What kind of distinction could, or should, be drawn between Currie the author and Currie the character? Or between the book you hold in your hands and the novel embedded in it?

Ron Currie has created a world beyond fact and fiction but also has essential things to impart along the way about heartbreak, reality, grief, deceit, human frailty, and blinding love. Kirkus Reviews calls Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles “a postmodern love story, self-consciously playful in a Vonnegut-ian way ... both moving and hilarious.” Join us to celebrate the third novel from one of our favorite authors, hear Ron read, ask your questions and, of course get your books signed. As always, Longfellow Books evetns are free and open to the public.

Location: Street: One Monument Way City: Portland, Province: Maine Postal Code: 04101-4078 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

E. B White on Dogs edited by Martha White Thursday, May 30th, 7:00pm at Longfellow Books E. B. White (1899 1985) is best known for his children's books, Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan. Columnist for The New Yorker for over half a century and co-author of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, White hit his stride as an American literary icon when he began publishing his 'One Man's Meat' columns from his saltwater farm on the coast of Maine. In E. B. White on Dogs, his granddaughter and manager of his literary estate, Martha White, has compiled the best and funniest of his essays, poems, letters, and sketches depicting over a dozen of White's various canine companions. This is a book for readers and writers who recognize a good sentence and a masterful turn of a phrase; for E. B. White fans looking for more from their favorite author; and for dog lovers who may not have discovered the wit, style, and compassion of this most distinguished of American essayists. We are excited to host editor and journalist, Martha White to hear her memories and stories of her grandfather and, of course, get your books signed. As always, Longfellow Books events are free and open to the public. E. B. White (1899 1985) is best known for his children's books, Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan. Columnist for The New Yorker for over half a century and co-author of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, White hit his stride as an American literary icon when he began publishing his 'One Man's Meat' columns from his saltwater farm on the coast of Maine. In E. B. White on Dogs, his granddaughter and manager of his literary estate, Martha White, has compiled the best and funniest of his essays, poems, letters, and sketches depicting over a dozen of White's various canine companions. This is a book for readers and writers who recognize a good sentence and a masterful turn of a phrase; for E. B. White fans looking for more from their favorite author; and for dog lovers who may not have discovered the wit, style, and compassion of this most distinguished of American essayists.

Location: Street: One Monument Way City: Portland, Province: Maine Postal Code: 04101-4078 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Turney Duff (The Buy Side)

Turney Duff has worked on Wall Street since 1994, including at Morgan Stanley, the Galleon Group, Argus Partners, and J.L. Berkowitz. A graduate of Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, he has written and executive-produced two short movies and under his rap name "Cleveland D," was partly responsible for the infamous Galleon song, "On the Good Ship Galleon." He currently lives in Long Island City. (added from Random House)… (more)

Michael Paterniti (Driving Mr. Albert, The Telling Room)

Michael Paterniti won the 1998 National Magazine Award for his article "Driving Mr. Albert," which was first published in Harper's Magazine. A former executive editor of Outside, his work has appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine, Details, and Esquire, where he is writer-at-large. He lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife and son. (added from Random House)… (more)