Maine Stories

by Lew-Ellyn Hughes

"L.E. Hughes does indeed have a way with words, offering tales of everyday life here in Maine that touch us all in significant ways. Her column, "Away with Words," is a highlight many of our readers look forward to, including myself who gets a "first look" at these wonderful columns."--Robert Gray Jr. Editor, The Original Irregular

238 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

short stories
238 pages

A collection of heart-felt, thought provoking words that delighted me.
Different and truly enjoyable.

[Ritz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Purchased this book while traveling in Maine. Loved it. Nice, simple series of short stories made it a perfect summer read.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave this book to my mother in law and while visiting picked it up. What a delightful book, beautiful writing and familiar people and places. Thanks Lew-Ellyn!

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book to read when you can't sleep at night. Not because it is boring but because it is a series of short local newspaper columns about Maine life, easy to digest, sweetly remembered, and not some heart pounding thriller that will not ever allow you to sleep. Hughes has a talent for seeing beyond the eye-view into the heart of a matter. Sometimes humorous and always thoughtful. You will see yourself in many of these remembrances of days in the life of...

[Jodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quote that encapsulates the essence of this short story collection from a Maine author. Found this in an airbnb and loved it so much, I picked up a couple more at a local bookstore. "This story was so completely captivating that it picked me up and carried me across the pages, almost against my will like any good story does. (It's a mystery in itself how a writer can grab us and move us forward on a road built entirely of words.)"

[Mad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the first few sections best and their descriptions of Maine and life in the state. The middle bit was a bit too moralizing and spiritual for my tastes.

There was also a comment about Indigenous cultural practices being delusional that left a sour taste in my mouth.

[Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes me want to move to Maine, even with the mud.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I took our first trip to Maine last fall..and fell in love. A bookshop along the coast had a section of local Maine authors. I picked up this book and wanted to bring a bit of Maine home with me. I have enjoyed these stories so much. I hope Lew-Ellyn keeps writing more!!

[Jennifer Fields · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love Maine, read this.