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Lisa Doucet Reviews Shiny and New

by Lisa Doucet

Robert Chafe convincingly depicts awkward interactions between newcomers and hosts

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12 Books of Christmas

by Lauren d'Entremont

Our curated suggestions will have you wrapping up local books for friends, family and more in no time.

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Congratulations to Melanie! Winner of our Christmas Win Your Wishlist contest. Melanie is the proud recipient of eleven superb titles, written and published in Atlantic Canada #readatlantic #supportlocal #readlocal #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookclub #winyourwishlist ...

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“You should write a book!” How often have you said or heard that? Everyone has a story, and everyone seems to know a master storyteller, especially on the East Coast. But spinning a yarn is more akin to threading a needle, compared to the long, dedicated work of weaving an intricate tapestry that is an actual book. #KimberleyHicks #DayOfEducation

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“You should write a book!” How often have you said or heard that? Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone seems to know a master storyteller, especially on the East Coast. But spinning a yarn is more akin to threading a needle, compared to the long, dedicated work of weaving an intricate tape...

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Folklore, Traditions & Toenails, all things we feel strongly about. Thank you #reginalddutchthompson for this wonderful volume, December's #1 best seller from #pei @nimbuspub @vagrantpress #readatlantic #supportlocal #readlocal #atlanticbooks #bestseller #topten #booknerd ...

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A beautiful tribute to Jane Buss written by Norene Smiley and Sue Goyette: "Headfirst and hand extended"
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Congratulations #bobbijeanmackinnon! December's #1 Best Seller from #newbrunswick 👏👏👏

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