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One hundred and thirty years apart, during the same week in August, two women separated by time struggle to regain their strength and find new hope on the shores of Sally's Cove. 2017: Shortly after losing her children in an ugly divorce and custody battle, Maggie Breen's mother passes...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The groundbreaking exploration of probability and uncertainty that explains how to make better predictions in a world drowning in data, from the nation's foremost political forecaster One of The Wall Street Journal's Ten Best...

In this disarmingly vulnerable and wickedly hilarious collection of essays, Mary Walsh chronicles her colourful--sometimes difficult, never boring--life, coming to the hopeful conclusion that growing old means finally finding (and loving) yourself In this sharply observed and wryly funny...

For readers of Miriam Toews and Claire Keegan, an immersive and deeply poignant new novel set on the Rock about female friendship and found family Ruby Nolan is a new widow. Hidden in her grief and guilt for her husband, Joe, is a sense that she is free from a marriage she never wanted....

The Idea Jar meets When I Draw a Panda in this hilarious picture book following a boy who recruits his talented friend to teach him how to draw! Max loves to draw, but he's not very good at it. No, seriously, just look at some of his drawings. Ouch. So he asks his...

Intrepid eight-year-old detective Nancy Spector and her talking dog, Jinx, search high and low for an invisible dog in this laugh-a-minute, fast-paced graphic novel perfect for fans of Dungeon Critters and The Mighty Jack. The Invisible...

Mandy Ford is a fresh new voice in Labrador poetry. Her work blends a keen sensibility of home, both present and past, with a fascination for the possibilities of the page. She finds her inspiration most often in the freedom and fraughtness of everyday moments, from driving the Trans-Labrador...

A carefully orchestrated plot, or a chance encounter? Their love burns through all doubt. Marion Baird's biggest problem is her mother's greed. Excited to explore King James's court, Marion wishes to avoid being flaunted in front of future prospects like a prized cow. She would rather explore the...

Newfoundland is a place steeped in intrigue, where even the smallest of towns harbour big secrets. What is hidden in quaint libraries, what rumours are spilled over a cup of tea, and what sordid scandals result in mayhem are all revealed by nine sleuthing authors. From the editors of the From...

"A story of love and longing and the ghosts that connect us." - Peter J Foote Morgan Levi Spencer, an affirmed bachelor who lived his forty-one years with his parents, was sure that he would soon be living alone. But a mystical force was about the descend on Dead Man's Cove, a...

Dear Mr. Smallwood considers the lives and stories of everyday Newfoundlanders and Labradorians as they navigated what was arguably the biggest political transition of their lifetimes: the entry of the former nation of Newfoundland into Confederation with Canada. Drawing on one...

Discover the heart of Newfoundland through the eyes of Dory the Doodle. This charming children's picture book was born from the love, laughter, and legacy of Newfoundland musician Mark Hiscock - co-founder of the beloved band Shanneyganock and one of the province's...

Talent can be discovered in the most unexpected of places! With a little inspiration and a magical cape, Drew learns to embrace his creativity with confidence and pride. The school talent show is just around the corner, and every kid has signed up to perform-...

Fluffy and Potato use their cuteness powers to battle an insatiable kaiju monster threatening the city in this adorable and hilarious sequel to Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion. Crunchazaur is hungry. Really, really hungry. In fact, he can't seem to stop eating...

Margot Duley documents the long struggle of Newfoundland women to organize on their own behalf, starting in the early nineteenth century. She follows the women's temperance movement, along with public debates about poverty, domestic violence, alcohol abuse, prison reform, and other issues...

"Hypnotically good--instantly immersive, intense, and ultimately inspiring."--Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series In a hauntingly atmospheric novel set against the unforgiving landscape of the Arctic Circle, a disgraced police...

Welcome to the Bonavista Peninsula--where rugged cliffs meet quiet coves, old secrets fester beneath the surface, and someone is using forgotten root cellars as tombs. When the body of a young woman is discovered sealed inside one of these dark, crumbling chambers,...

From the bestselling author of The Boat People comes a page-turning moral drama about money, the dark side of philanthropy, and what happens when you try to change the world for all the wrong reasons. They have the best of intentions. What could go wrong? ...

A detailed, up-close account of an epic journey from coast to coast, spanning years of adventure and perseverance on some of North America's greatest rivers. In 2013, Herman Perry commenced paddling from Rigolet to Menihek Landing in Labrador. This would become the first leg of The Great...

A feast of colorful artwork adorns the walls of a Second World War-era officers club in the North Atlantic city of St. John's -- cartoons painted onto ship gun shields that convey stories of courage and cowardice, resolve and resilience, triumph and tragedy. The Sea-Going Officers' Club...

A reluctant heir... Benedict Prescott never wanted to be heir to a marquessate. Born to a father who rejected his highborn family and turned his back on the peerage, he can't help but feel that embracing his bloodline, and the title inevitably coming his way, is the...

A fast-paced thriller set in the vast and rugged Yukon wilderness, The Hunt follows an unlikely duo on an exhilarating journey as they battle the terrain and race against the clock to solve a murder--before they become victims themselves. Ben Matthews is less than thrilled when he is...

Amidst the unique landscape and history of French Newfoundland, rumours of the supernatural and a sudden death unearth family secrets. After the unexpected death of her grandmother, Mary inherits her property and returns home to western Newfoundland with her young son. When she uncovers...

For fans of The Boss Baby and Mustache Baby comes a laugh-out-loud picture book about quiet parents who unexpectedly bring home a baby that's a heavy metal sensation! The Mumfords are a quiet family. They live on a quiet street and enjoy quiet things. So imagine...

Join Heather Barrett on an extraordinary journey as she uncovers the mystery of the Mill Girls. Using humour, drama, and heartwarming tales, their story illuminates the 1940's exodus of young single women from the then country of Newfoundland to Cambridge, an industrial city in Ontario.

Mrs. Brown's Kitchen began on TikTok in October 2021 without any intention and no concept of how big it would become. What started as sharing food images, with...

A rich and informative guide to the common--and uncommon--beauty of the island of Newfoundland. The most comprehensive guide of its kind on the market today, the Field Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador features more than 900 photographs and illustrations; from flora and fauna to icebergs...

From award-winning, bestselling author Wayne Johnston comes a boisterous, sweeping tragicomic saga of faith, loyalty, and family secrets that refuse to stay buried At twenty-eight, Vivvy Holloway is nearly the same height as when she was five. Though she hides her face behind a...

Dave Paddon collects and retells the stories of his parents, Sheila Fortescue and Tony Paddon. This book is a tribute to the storytellers that shaped the younger Paddon and a glimpse into the lives of frontier health care workers "scarcely comprehensible in the modern era."

Every family has a story. Some just haven't been told--until now. Outport Woman uncovers the remarkable life of Minnie Beatrice Blake, a woman who spent nearly eighty years on Newfoundland's rugged South Coast. Through Minnie's experiences, readers are invited...

"Puffin Circus 1 2 3, how many puffins do you see?" One of the collective nouns for a group of puffins is "a circus"--how could picture book maker Lori Doody resist? With its bright and whimsical illustrations and playful text, this charming book is sure to please little ones and their...

Nova Scotias maritime heritage is brought to life in the story of an adventurer who travelled the world on an epic solo voyage in a 23-foot sailboat in the 1930s. With only his dog, Togo, as a companion, Captain William Crowell overcame the challenges of an unforgiving ocean. Decades later, his...

Life's messy - but it's hilarious.Laugh out loud with bestselling author Helen C. Escott as she takes you behind the scenes of modern womanhood - where raising kids, staying married, and squeezing into Spanx all collide in a perfectly imperfect storm.From parenting teenagers to navigating body image...

Robert Finch arrived in Newfoundland in the summer of 1995 heartsick, directionless, his old life on Cape Cod in tatters. Burnside, located in Newfoundland's rugged northeast, seemed like a good place to heal. The coastal village was home to just fifty year-round residents, and accessible only by...

Since retirement Greg has revisited and dissected his life in order to find out what happened in his life and why it happened in his life. His journey led him to write his MEMOIR. A Memoire about SURVIVING STUTTERING! 'a whiteknuckle roller coaster ride' and about Discovering his 'AUTHENTIC VOICE',...

In an unflinching examination of the modern love story, A Temporary Grace is a raw and insightful exploration of power, vulnerability, and our urgent need to redefine intimacy. Set in modern-day Newfoundland, A Temporary Grace weaves together a series of interconnected stories that...

Almost 150 Mi'Kmaq soldiers served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I. These young men fought at Gallipoli, in Ypres, Beaumont-Hamel, and Monchy-Le-Preux; they demonstrated bravery, skill, and, at times, foolhardiness. They felt fear and homesickness. They were prisoners of war...

When fear becomes your shadow... can you still find your light? Paula Hall didn't feel brave when she was diagnosed with stage-four blood cancer just weeks after having a baby. She felt terrified, lost, and anything but strong. But she kept showing up-to motherhood,...

This is a compilation of a unique writing style. I recall some of my childhood memories as best I can. Some details are sketchy, for it's been such a long time since I left the harbour behind to seek my fame and fortune upalong. That being the case, I exaggerate a bit to fill in the blanks. So my...