"Hello, and welcome to the Maine Cup, a World Cup-style tournament for books set in Maine, hosted by Stranded, a cozy, intimate science fiction first-contact adventure set in Maine. For match five in its fall-colored-away jersey, The Damage, author Caitlin Warrer founded 2021, Home Field, Waterville, Playing Style, Legal Thriller, Family Drama, Strengths, Courtroom Tension, Emotional Depth, Moral Complexity, Tournament Model, Justice has a price. And in its cream-colored home jersey, Olive Kitteridge, author Elizabeth Strout, founded 2008, Home Field, Crosby, Playing Style, Literary Fiction, Strengths, Depth of Humanity, Sharp Wit, Pulitzer Prize winner, Tournament Model, Life is Messy, So are People. Good luck to the teams. So, comment to score a goal for your book of choice below. You can take your shot on the writing, the characters, the story, the best use of a Maine setting, the best Maine film, your choice. But comment below until July 10th to score for whichever book in this round you think deserves to move on. Until the next kickoff, happy reading. Oh, by the way, if you happen to be heading to Maine this summer or maybe this fall for a trip, you should check out some of the books in this tournament, because you may find the perfect companion to take along for the ride."