The Place Called Quirpon (Kar-poon)

Earl Pilgrim's latest book is now on book shelves. 

The Place Called Quirpon (Kar-poon) is the dramatic story of the survival of Neil Dewar of the ship Rebecca of Quebec. Neil is shipwrecked off the coast of Newfoundland in 1816. Read about how he makes it on the long trek to the place called Quirpon and meets Isaac Isaacs, the man who saves his save. This is a book you won't be able to put down until  you reach the very last page.

Newfoundland and Labrador's favourite storyteller thrills with a story you will never forget

Death of a Race: A Newfoundland Tragedy Like No Other

This is the story of a young Beothuck warrior named Seehuk and hiks equally brave wife named Shawnee. Together, they struggle for their very existence against an enemy who has invaded their homeland, disrupted their way of life, and threatened to destroy their very existence.

Wildlife Delights and Dilemmas

This is a book that's guaranteed to entertain and inform with its 'delights and dilemmas' in the province's Wildlife Division. Neil Payne, Newfoundland and Labrador's first ever furbearer biologist, describes the history, activities, organization, successes and problems of a wildlife agency. Includes never before told personal anecdotes from wildlife workers in the field. Entertaing. Informative. A must for everyone interested in wildlife.

Belle Maro

Sweeping historical novel that traces three centuries of cross cultural contact  and relationS between the Beothucks and the European settlers who came to Newfoundland. Set in the author's hometown of Belleoram, Fortune Bay, the book asks the question "Does Beothuck blood flow in the veins of Newfoundland people?" Maybe, says the author, "But the story of how it might have  gotten there remains forever veiled. Belle Maro is one possible story, one imagaining, a peek through the veil."

Latest Book by Necie

Salt Fish and Scrunchions

Jack likes Salt Fish and Scrunchions, do you? Come with Jack to discover some of the wonderful and unique foods of Newfoundland and Labrador and the interesting names they have! And at the back of the book check out all the recipes that kids can helpmommy and daddy  make. Necie, a hugely talented writer and illustrator, is also the author of There's No Place Like My Newfoundland and Labrador Home, a beautiful book about growing up in the outports, about traditions and customs that will warm your heart.

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Learn Your ABCs the Newfoundland Way

Dale Ryan's book, Newfoundland and Labrador ABC Alphabet Book, features original paintings in which he depicts stories of everyday life and childhood memories. This a wonderful book that will be enjoyed by all ages.

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That Was We

Original stories about growing up in the outport community of Hermitage on Newfoundland's South Coast. Wade Parsons' stories have a universal appeal that readers everywhere are sure to find endearing and memorable and, in many cases, darned funny. 

The Caboose at the Cape

Come discover Newfoundland with Helen Forsey!  Helen, Ottawa born and bred daughter of Grand Bank born Senator Eugene Forsey, first came to Newfoundland in 1983 and was so impressed by all she saw she determined to have a place of her own on this rocky island surrounded by sea.  Read how Helen came upon a little red railway caboose (that has its own story to tell) in a windswept meadow above the sea and turned it into a summer retreat, a place she calls her second home. 

The Harbour Grace Affray: St Stephen's Day 1883

Author Patrick Collins says Harbour Grace is his hometown and that led him to research and write about the relationship of people who were affected by an awful event, a religious riot, which occured there on St. Stephen's Day, December 26th, 1883. Patrick says his best selling book about The Harbour Grace Affray is his attempt to humanize a very tragic story and, not to erase, but to help us understand our roots and why we are a better and more tolerant group than ever before.