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Very exciting news, folks - the official Atlantic Provinces Best Sellers list for all of 2025 has gone live on our websi...
01/13/2026

Very exciting news, folks - the official Atlantic Provinces Best Sellers list for all of 2025 has gone live on our website! Our huge congratulations to all the authors and publishers who made this year such a glorious one for Canadian readers. Visit our website, atlanticbooks.ca, to learn more about these beautiful books!

NOVA SCOTIA – 2025 LOCAL TOP 5
1. The Spirit of Scatarie by Lesley Crewe (Fiction)
2. When The World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward (Fiction)
3. Tunes and Wooden Spoons III: Come In, The Kettle’s On! by Mary Janet MacDonald (Local Interest)
4. I Have a Love Story by Natalie MacMaster (Music and Performing Arts)
5. Anatomy of a Coverup by Paul Palango (True Crime)

NEW BRUNSWICK – 2025 LOCAL TOP 5
1. The Spirit of Scatarie by Lesley Crewe (Fiction)
2. When The World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward (Fiction)
3. The Smiling Land by Alan Doyle (Biography)
4. Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver (Romance)
5. New Brunswick Birds by Jeffrey C Domm (Local Interest)

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – 2025 LOCAL TOP 5
1. The Spirit of Scatarie by Lesley Crewe (Fiction)
2. I Have a Love Story by Natalie MacMaster (Music and Performing Arts)
3. When The World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward (Fiction)
4. The Smiling Land by Alan Doyle (Biography)
5. Tunes and Wooden Spoons III: Come In, The Kettle’s On! by Mary Janet MacDonald (Local Interest)

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR – 2025 LOCAL TOP 5
1. The Smiling Land by Alan Doyle (Biography)
2. The Lucky Seven by Gary Collins (Local Interest)
3. Mrs Brown’s Kitchen by Heather Brown (Local Interest)
4. Sorry Not Sorry by Mark Critch (Humour)
5. The Girls of Belvedere by Michelle T Clemens (Local Interest)

This week we’re shining a light on the Herman the Monster Adventure series featuring:📖Planes, Trains and Monster Mobiles...
01/12/2026

This week we’re shining a light on the Herman the Monster Adventure series featuring:
📖Planes, Trains and Monster Mobiles
📖There and Back Again
📖A New Song for Herman.

Three playful, heartfelt stories packed with curiosity, kindness, and big monster energy.

Published by New Brunswick–based Monster House Publishing, this beloved series is part of a creative catalogue that’s been delighting young readers for years.

Monster House Publishing is also featured in our latest issue of Atlantic Books Today, with a feature that celebrates the press’s decade of imagination and its commitment to bold, homegrown storytelling.

To learn more about the Herman the Monster Adventure series, or to read the article on Monster House Publishing, head to atlanticbooks.ca to discover more!

Start 2026 by reading local.We’re launching the ABT 2026 Reading Challenge — 12 prompts designed to help you explore new...
01/09/2026

Start 2026 by reading local.

We’re launching the ABT 2026 Reading Challenge — 12 prompts designed to help you explore new Atlantic voices, rediscover regional classics, and support local authors, publishers, and indie bookshops all year long.

Whether you want to read more, read widely, or simply read Atlantic, this challenge is for you.

2026 Prompts include:
• A debut Atlantic author
• A book from an ABT issue
• A nature/outdoor read
• A book set on an island
• A photography or art book
• A classic Atlantic novel
• A book from a small local press
• And more!

Screenshot the challenge, share your progress, and tag us throughout the year — we can’t wait to read along with you.

The holidays have come and gone, but on these chilly January days, there is still nothing better than curling up with a ...
01/08/2026

The holidays have come and gone, but on these chilly January days, there is still nothing better than curling up with a good book! Here's another weekly reading list to provide some inspiration.

These are some of the books that folks brought home this week. Have you checked out any of these books before?

What's on YOUR reading list?

The Atlantic Provinces Best Sellers list is now live on our website! Visit atlanticbooks.ca for more information on thes...
01/07/2026

The Atlantic Provinces Best Sellers list is now live on our website! Visit atlanticbooks.ca for more information on these excellent books.

NOVA SCOTIA – DECEMBER LOCAL TOP 5
1. The Spirit of Scatarie by Lesley Crewe (Fiction)
2. The Smiling Land by Alan Doyle (Biography)
3. I Have a Love Story by Natalie MacMaster (Music and Performing Arts)
4. Tunes and Wooden Spoons III: Come In, The Kettle’s On! by Mary Janet MacDonald (Local Interest)
5. Sorry Not Sorry by Mark Critch (Humour)

NEW BRUNSWICK – DECEMBER LOCAL TOP 5
1. The Smiling Land by Alan Doyle (Biography)
2. The Spirit of Scatarie by Lesley Crewe (Fiction)
3. Sorry Not Sorry by Mark Critch (Humour)
4. New Brunswick Birds by Jeffrey C Domm (Local Interest)
5. I Have a Love Story by Natalie MacMaster (Music and Performing Arts)

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – DECEMBER LOCAL TOP 5
1. The Smiling Land by Alan Doyle (Biography)
2. I Have a Love Story by Natalie MacMaster (Music and Performing Arts)
3. Sorry Not Sorry by Mark Critch (Humour)
4. The Spirit of Scatarie by Lesley Crewe (Fiction)
5. Mermaids of Prince Edward Island by Allison Wolvers (Local Interest)

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR – DECEMBER LOCAL TOP 5
1. The Smiling Land by Alan Doyle (Biography)
2. Sorry Not Sorry by Mark Critch (Humour)
3. Mrs Brown’s Kitchen by Heather Brown (Local Interest)
4. The Lucky Seven by Gary Collins (Local Interest)
5. Evening Star by Alex Hickey (Local Interest)

01/07/2026

Start 2026 with a stack of fresh Atlantic reads!

From high-stakes thrillers to powerful sports stories and gripping historical fiction, these new releases set the tone for an unforgettable reading year.

Want more? Explore these titles inside ABT Issue 102 and read our full New Year, New Books roundup now live on atlanticbooks.ca !

Start the year with stories that spark adrenaline, mystery, and momentum. These newly released Atlantic reads from ABT I...
01/07/2026

Start the year with stories that spark adrenaline, mystery, and momentum. These newly released Atlantic reads from ABT Issue 102 bring big stakes, bold voices, and page-turning energy into 2026, perfect for readers looking to dive into something gripping and unputdownable.

Featured New Releases:
• Breakaway — a powerhouse look at the PWHL and the women transforming the game
• Operation Betrayed — espionage, danger, and political intrigue
• The Undesirables — historical non-fiction with sharp insight and emotional weight
• Six for Saint-Pierre — a taut crime thriller set in Atlantic landscapes
• The Hunt — a chilling, atmospheric mystery you won’t forget

Whether you’re craving drama, history, suspense, or sport, there’s a fresh Atlantic story waiting to carry you through the new year.

Explore all the newest releases at atlanticbooks.ca

Fresh reads for curious young minds!In the latest issue of Atlantic Books Today, our reviewers dive into four fantastic ...
01/05/2026

Fresh reads for curious young minds!

In the latest issue of Atlantic Books Today, our reviewers dive into four fantastic new books for kids and tweens — stories filled with heart, adventure, friendship, and a whole lot of Atlantic spirit.

Owl — a gentle, wintery tale about connection and courage
Ringette Girls — a fast-paced, empowering story for young athletes
Seamus and the Shiny Things — a joyful picture book about curiosity and creativity
Island Storm — an exciting island adventure full of mystery and heart

These books are perfect for sparking imaginations, building readers’ confidence, and filling snowy afternoons with page-turning fun.

Find full reviews and more young-reader recommendations in ABT Issue 102, available now at atlanticbooks.ca or in a bookstore near you!

Start 2026 with stories that feel like home.As we step into a new year, we’re turning to the books that root us, challen...
01/02/2026

Start 2026 with stories that feel like home.

As we step into a new year, we’re turning to the books that root us, challenge us, surprise us, and reconnect us with the places and people that shape Atlantic Canada.

These six standout reads from ABT Issue 102 offer everything from gripping local history to poetry, memoir, and richly imagined fiction, perfect for beginning the year with intention, curiosity, and a renewed commitment to reading local.

This year, choose books that support Atlantic writers, publishers, and stories, and let your 2026 reading journey begin right here at home.

Our editor, Heather Fegan has rounded up their favourite children’s books from ABT Issue 102 — joyful, heartfelt, and im...
12/31/2025

Our editor, Heather Fegan has rounded up their favourite children’s books from ABT Issue 102 — joyful, heartfelt, and imaginative Atlantic reads that celebrate curiosity, belonging, and the magic of growing up.

Whether you’re looking for a bedtime favourite, a classroom gem, or a holiday gift that sparks wonder, these locally crafted stories shine with the creativity of Atlantic authors and illustrators.
From playful picture books to beautifully told community stories, each pick reminds us why supporting local kids’ lit matters: it helps the next generation see their home, their voices, and their imagination on the page.

Explore all the Editor’s Picks in ABT 102 — and discover more Atlantic reads for young readers at atlanticbooks.ca or find a copy in a bookstore near you!

Dive into ABT 102’s brightest standouts!From drama filled biographies, to unforgettable fiction and bold nonfiction, swi...
12/29/2025

Dive into ABT 102’s brightest standouts!

From drama filled biographies, to unforgettable fiction and bold nonfiction, swipe through for the books our reviewers couldn’t stop thinking about.

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