So, you think you know Maine? Think again!--Virtual Author Talk

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It’s not just the woods, waters, forests, fields, mountains, shores, cities and towns, lobsters and lighthouses that define Maine. From Kittery to Fort Kent, from Calais to Camden, from Rangeley to Roque Bluffs, and from Bethel to Bucksport, Maine is home to natural wonders, quirky characters, remarkable inventors, historical firsts, ghosts, legends, landmarks, fairs, festivals, culinary icons all born in the triumph of an unquestionably indomitable spirit nurtured over two centuries since becoming a state in 1820.
 
Join author Earl Brechlin as he shares some of his favorites from more than 300 people, places, things and events featured in his book, “Wild, Weird, Wonderful—Maine!,” that  have made Maine what it is today during a Zoom talk with the Jesup Memorial Library on the Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m.
 
“‘Wild, Weird, Wonderful—Maine!’ is a celebration of all that makes the state unique — that which sets it apart from the rest of the lower 48 — the people, the places, and the things both real, and sometimes imagined, you won’t find anyplace else,” Brechlin explains
 
The latest book from this award-winning writer, journalist and historian is a cross between a Downeast version of “Ripley’s Believe It or Not,” a library full of field guides and a celebratory compendium of myths, legends, truths and tall tales shared around campfires and potbelly stoves in general stores for generations. Inside readers will find text, images and navigation support to inspire you to visit, explore and discover for yourself about the history that helps define this fabulous state.
 
 “‘Wild, Weird, Wonderful — Maine,’ is a proud, authoritative anthology of everything cool, quirky, and bizarre about the Great State of Maine,” Brechlin adds.
 
Brechlin, a Registered Maine Guide who lives in Bar Harbor with his wife Roxie, a retired kindergarten teacher, won the John Cole Award for Maine-themed nonfiction in 2019 for “Return to Moose River,” a collection of heartfelt essays celebrating the natural and human history of the Great North Woods. He was the founding editor of the Mount Desert Islander a weekly newspaper that has repeatedly won first place for general excellence from the National, New England Press Association and Maine Press Associations. He is the holder of more than 100 awards for news and featuring writing, and photography. He is a former Maine Journalist of the Year and is the author of nine books published by Islandport Press, Down East Books and Hunter Publishing including adventure and hiking guides to Maine and Acadia National Park, and postcard history books about regions of Maine and New England. Currently, he is Communications Director at Friends of Acadia.
 
Books will be on sale for this virtual event from co-sponsor Sherman’s Books. Attendees can purchase the book through their website shermans.com, or by calling 207-288-3161 as well as at their Bar Harbor location at 56 Main St., Bar Harbor. Registration for this event is required. To register fill out the form on the calendar listing of this event at https://jesuplibrary.org/event/brechlin or email kchagnon@jesuplibrary.org.