Hard Cases by Gareth Mitton
When a group of friends discover an abandoned briefcase on a city bus, they had no idea how quickly their lives would erupt and be tied together.
Newfoundland
Soft Serve by Allison Graves
Soft Serve is Allison Grave’s debut collection of short stories, arising from her master’s program at Memorial University. These stories are mainly contemporary stories written about “middle-class millennials” – the world my children will occupy soon, one that I can only observe from a distance of about 25 years.
Luna and the Heart of the Forest by Adam Karlin
Luna and the Heart of the Forest is a beautifully written and evocative modern fairy tale set in the wilds and water of Newfoundland.
Beyond Amelia by Heather Stemp
This month will see the release of Heather Stemp’s third and final book in her Ginny Ross series Beyond Amelia. Each of these three Middle-Grade/Young Adult novels can be read as a stand alone, but readers who enjoy historical fiction may enjoy reading the entire series.
The Adversary by Michael Crummey
The Adversary by Michael Crummey is a dark, enthralling novel about love and its limitations, the corruption of power and the power of corruption.
Seventh Son: My Road to Success by Jim Scott
Seventh Son: My Road to Success is the memoir of self-made millionaire and successful entrepreneur Jim Scott.
Taking A Chance: The First 25 Years of Fishers’ Loft Inn by John & Peggy Fisher and Roger Pickavance
More than a quarter century after their move to Port Rexton, the Fishers have produced a love letter to rural Newfoundland, sharing their firm belief in the wonderful things that can happen when you take a chance.
The River Murder by Patrick J. Collins
A young Catholic cop is challenged to find out who killed Thomas Callahan, the only son of Patrick Callahan, while he faces resistance from an untrusting public—including members of his own family.
Keepers of the Pact by Karen Kelloway
A thrilling middle-grade adventure set in Newfoundland, featuring mermaids, intrepid explorers, and ancient secrets.
Indie Rock by Joe Bishop
Indie Rock candidly focuses on a queer poet/musician’s life in Newfoundland and his personal struggles with addiction, OCD, and trauma.
Rage the Night by Donna Morrissey
At once the intimate tale of one man’s quest to discover the truth of his birth and a riveting account of a real-life Newfoundland tragedy from 1914, brilliantly and sensitively imagined by one of Canada’s most beloved and bestselling authors.
If We Caught Fire by Beth Ryan
If We Caught Fire brings two families together for a wedding in St. John’s, an event that sets off a summer of fireworks in the lives of the people around them.
This is the House that Luke Built by Violet Browne
This Is the House That Luke Built deftly explores existential questions about what it means to be alive.
The Good Women of Safe Harbour by Bobbi French
The Good Women of Safe Harbour will tug on your heartstrings until you hear the sound of the Newfoundland coast and fiddle music in the distance.
Murder At Lover’s Leap: A Novel By Patrick J. Collins
Murder At Lover’s Leap by Patrick J. Collins is a well-written crime thriller with expertly researched historical touches.
