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The Summer Between Us
Award-winning African Nova Scotian writer Andre Fenton’s third novel tackles contemporary social issues such as class difference and colourism in the Black community in this vibrant coming-of-age story.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3
A Taste of the Wild
Edible plants, herbs, berries, blossoms and leaves are the base of the desserts, drinks, mains and more in this forage-based recipe book – including detailed plant descriptions and photographs
$29.95, Paperback
Scenic Routes and Coastal Drives of New Brunswick
Highlights the best stops along New Brunswick’s scenic routes and coastal drives - the villages, festivals and must-see vistas.
$24.95, Paperback
J.L. Ilsley: A Political Biography
This biography of J. L. Ilsley offers a new vantage point on Mackenzie King’s Liberal government during the Second World War and a portrait of a fiscal conservative who opened the floodgates of spending while clamping down on profiteering and the rich.
$27.95, Paperback
Oak Island Illustrated
A full-colour illustrated book bringing together every major theory about who buried treasure on Nova Scotia’s famed Oak Island, explaining how they could have done it and why they selected this remote location — heavily illustrated with artwork, photographs, maps and artifacts.
$29.95, Paperback
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Africville
In the 1960s, after ignoring the Black community’s repeated petitions for basic services, the City of Halifax bulldozed Africville in the name of urban renewal.
$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Best East Coast Jams, Pickles, Preserves and Breads
The best East Coast pickle, canning, preserving and bread recipes, updated and tested for today.
$29.95, Paperback
Stompin' Tom Connors
An in-depth look at the man who created the myth of Stompin’ Tom, updated with new information.
$24.95, Paperback
The Peggy’s Cove Barrens: Rock, Life, Sea and Sky
A collection of 100 stunning photographs that capture the rugged beauty of the boulder-strewn barrens around Peggy’s Cove through the changing seasons.
$29.95, Paperback
Lyme Disease in Canada
An up-to-date resource for anyone worrying about ticks and Lyme disease, including how to deal with ticks and tick bites, the science of the bacteria causing Lyme disease, the controversies about treatment, the role of global warming in the spread of the disease, and resources for those experiencing the disease.
$24.95, Paperback
50 Things To Know About the International Space Station
Fascinating insights and details about daily life for the men and women on board the International Space Station.
$19.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-10Lexile Reading Level: 1110L
East Coast Trees and Shrubs
Featuring detailed and informative illustrations, this guide makes it easy to identify and learn more about the most common and important tree and shrub species in Atlantic Canada, no matter the season.
$24.95, Paperback
East Coast Backyard Nature Guide
A guide to the animals that frequent your yard and the plants that grow wild in your neighbourhood. This fully illustrated field guide includes the East Coast's most common birds, butterflies, mammals, trees, wildflowers and much more.
$24.95, Paperback
Hand Drawn Halifax
Immensely appealing colourful drawings and a quirky but affectionate view of the neighbourhoods of Halifax$24.95, Paperback
Camping Chaos
A wasp sting leaves Max hopping up and down with the Super Fidgets and he devises a counting game to distract himself.
$14.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 6-10Reading level: Grade 1Lexile Reading Level: 540L
School Trip Squirmies
Max is on a school trip to an art gallery when he gets a case of the Super Fidgets. Unfortunately, he's stuck with the school bully for a partner, but Max's creativity saves the day.
Interest ages: 6-10Reading level: Grade 1
School Trip Squirmies
Max is on a school trip to an art gallery when he gets a case of the Super Fidgets. Unfortunately, he's stuck with the school bully for a partner, but Max's creativity saves the day.
$14.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 6-10Reading level: Grade 1Lexile Reading Level: 490L
Unsung Heroes of the Canadian Army
An illustrated collection of true stories from the Canadian Army of friendship, loyalty, determination, and bravery during World War II.
$16.95, Paperback
50 Space Missions that Changed the World
A fully illustrated collection of 50 milestone missions, including many firsts from Canada and the rest of the world.
$19.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-10Reading level: Grade 7Lexile Reading Level: 1110L