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Breakwater Books Ltd.

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Breakwater Books Ltd.

Newfoundland and Labrador's premier publishing house since 1973.

08/22/2026

When a draft dodger arrives in Newfoundland, he must unearth buried history to fulfill a promise to his dead twin brother.

Praised by Riddle Fence, Alberta Views, Freefall, and the Seaboard Review, and named a finalist in the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards: The Crane by Monica Kidd was published by Breakwater Books in 2025 and has been enjoyed by readers and reviewers alike.

Pick up your copy from Breakwater Books or your local bookseller!

08/21/2026

What makes a book the perfect summer read for you?

We’ve got our staff picks for summer featured throughout the month of August! Stop by our store at 263 Duckworth Street to take a look at our recommendations!

08/20/2026

The final course of our 2026 Spring Season will be deliciously worth the wait!

Written by Newfoundland-born, award-winning cookbook author and nutritional consultant Jessica O’Leary, this cookbook is the third in her Some Good series. Staying true to Jessica’s brand of “nutritious food with amazing flavour,” these recipes all deliver a delicious experience with a healthy twist.

Pre-order your copy today!
https://breakwaterbooks.com/products/some-good-healthy-comforts

08/19/2026

New from Running the Goat, Books & Broadsides!

Whale Man is a brand new, local children’s book that tells the true story of Jon Lien, written by Robert Chafe and illustrated by Katie Arthur.

Pick up your copy from Breakwater Books at 263 Duckworth Street!

08/18/2026

Writers at Woody Point starts today! Featuring Breakwater authors Diedre Halbot, Elizabeth Murphy, Des Walsh, and Angela Antle among many other talented local artists!

What part of the festival are you most excited for?

08/17/2026

New arrivals to the store from Boulder Books!

👑A large hardcover book featuring stories and artwork from the Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club
🗻A children’s picture book set in Gros Morne National park
🔍A new murder mystery set in rural Newfoundland
🌜And the board-book edition of the ever-popular It’s Too Dark, Puffling!

Visit our selection of locally published books at 263 Duckworth Street!

08/16/2026

Curious about the stories that shaped and inspired Diedre Halbot to write her debut novel, Little Spoons?

Check out Diedre’s feature in 49th Shelf for her recommended list of titles featuring complex women and their stories!

https://49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/08/10/Complex-Women-s-Stories

08/15/2026

Breakwater Books has been voted a Platinum choice for Book Stores in the 2026 St. John’s Community Votes!

Thank you to everyone who voted, and to our Breakwater community for supporting local books!

08/14/2026

SEVEN FOR SCILLY COVE is a book to watch for this fall!

CBC Books listed the upcoming instalment of the Sebastian Synard Mystery series, written by Kevin Major, as one of their highest anticipated releases!

Pre-order your copy today from www.breakwaterbooks.com

08/13/2026

Writers at Woody Point starts in one week!

Debut Breakwater author Diedre Halbot (Little Spoons) will be featured in the ‘New Voices’ event on August 20th with musician Zaynab Wilson. And the event is free!

Visit Writers at Woody Point for more details on their full line up and schedule!

Address

263 Duckworth Street
St. John's, NL
A1C1G9

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17097226680

Website

https://www.breakwaterbooks.com/, https://linktr.ee/breakwaterbooks

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