Local writer Heather Lende’s latest book, “Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons from a Small-Town Obituary Writer” is out.

The book’s essays are Lende’s ruminations on obituaries and family matters.

“It’s a lot different from (the other books), but also fairly similar,” Lende said Friday, while signing copies at Babbling Book.

More than 70 books sold on the first day, including ones that were pre-ordered, said bookstore owner Liz Heywood.

As of Wednesday, the bookstore…