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Books in Boothbay Welcomes Maine’s Debut Novelist Caitlin Wahrer–Hailed by Stephen King and The New York Times
Wahrer joins nearly 40 authors for the state’s premier book fair on September 11, 2021
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, August 17, 2021 – Books in Boothbay, a free, family-friendly literary event now in its 17th year, announces a growing lineup of Maine authors, including debut novelist Caitlin Wahrer, author of The Damage—lauded by Steven King as a must-read for pulling him in from the first page and by The New York Times as one of the “buzziest new books” and “a rollercoaster of terror, marked by whip-fast twists and turns.”
Wahrer joins nearly 40 other Maine authors who have signed up to meet fans and sign books at the 17th Annual Books in Boothbay on September 11, 2021 at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum in Boothbay Harbor, ME. To help ensure sufficient social distancing, there will be two sessions: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from on-site book sales, facilitated by Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops, benefit both the railway village and the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library.
“The funds from this event will go toward adult and children’s free public programming including children’s early literacy kits, authors’ talks, and movie nights at the library,” says Joanna Breen, executive director at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. “Our mission is to create a welcoming space in which to explore ideas, foster community, and nurture individual growth through open access to the tools to learn, dream, connect, and do. Books in Boothbay helps us do just that.”
Author Line-Up*
Morning Session 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kerri Arsenault, Danielle Bannister, Hilary Bartlett, Sarah Carlson, Richard Cass, Matt Cost, Irene M. Drago, Fran Hodgkins, Peter Ilgenfritz, Susan T. Landry, Mary Lawrence, BJ Magnani, S. Lee Manning, Sandra Neily, Anne Britting Oleson, Maria Padian, T. Blen Parker, Barbara Ross, David Sloan, Kevin St. Jarre, Lara Tupper, James M. Wright, Caitlin Wahrer
Afternoon Session 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cheryl Blaydon, Ellen Booraem, Charlene D’Avanzo, Jean Flahive, Kate Flora, Cheryl Gillespie, Jason Grundstrom-Whitney, Gerry W. Hawes, Tom Huntington, Len Mattano, Dave Patterson, Dale T. Phillips, Lynne Schmidt, Bette Stevens, Thomas Urquhart
*Author line-up subject to change, so be sure to visit the event blog at booksinboothbay.blogspot.com/ or follow us at facebook.com/booksinboothbay.
Admission to the book fair is always free. Those who would like to enjoy other exhibits at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum can purchase tickets on-site. Come hungry for breakfast—CC Snack Company’s taco truck will serve breakfast tacos from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
About Books in Boothbay
Now in its 17th year, Books in Boothbay is the largest and longest running book fair in the state of Maine. The annual family-friendly event attracts authors from across the state and book lovers everywhere. A portion of the proceeds from on-site book sales through Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops go to support the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Boothbay Railway Village Museum. For more information, visit www.booksinboothbay.blogspot.com/ or follow @booksinboothbay on Facebooks for updates.
Media Contact: Anne Hendricks
booksinboothbaymedia@gmail.com
