Almost, Maine

By John Cariani,

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Based on one of the most popular plays of the last decade, John Cariani's Almost, Maine is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story that will have you thinking about love in an entirely new way.

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United…

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1 author picked Almost, Maine as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I was utterly charmed by this short, sweet novel that weaves magic into everyday events. It's set in Maine, where the Northern Lights are dancing in the sky, making unusual things happen in the small town of Almost. 

Everything that happens is so literal, it comes all the way back around to the otherworldly. Hearts physically break. People actually trip and fall into love. A character that's losing hope gets physically smaller.

Within this enchanted world, the author explores the rugged beauty and daily challenges of living somewhere as isolated as rural Maine. Small towns can be a tough place…

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