M. W. Merritt, Book Reviewer

M. W. Merritt is Maine-based writer and editor, community organizer, and classics scholar.

Book Review

Tales from the Backyard

by M. W. Merritt

Humorous and endearing, the short stories collected in Tales From the Backyard go beneath the surface of everyday stories to discover universal connections. Carolyn Gaye’s diverse short story collection "Tales from the Backyard"... Read More

Book Review

All the Love

by M. W. Merritt

"All the Love" is a peaceful visual and linguistic exploration of the world’s wonders, encouraging people to honor, preserve, and restore nature and communities. Douglas Schaper’s essay and photography collection "All the Love"... Read More

Book Review

Out Here

by M. W. Merritt

Reaching past the surface of its subjects to excavate everyday wonders, "Out Here" is an appealing collection of local columns. Newspaper columnist Bob Hill’s astute essay collection "Out Here" covers topics including sports, death,... Read More

Book Review

Promisero Academy

by M. W. Merritt

A magical girl transitions from childhood to adolescence while recovering from grief and trauma in the involving fantasy novel "Promisero Academy". In L. M. Robertson’s fantasy novel "Promisero Academy", a teenager contends with losing... Read More

Book Review

Whispers from Mother Earth

by M. W. Merritt

Self-conscious children are taught to see themselves as part of the diverse beauty of nature in the soothing picture book "Whispers from Mother Earth". In Maryam Khalifah’s warm picture book "Whispers from Mother Earth", Mother Earth... Read More

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