SEASONS BEFORE THE WAR celebrates the small joys of childhood, and the ways children played in late 1930’s St. John’s; in many ways not so different from how children play today. Pick up a copy of this beautiful book to read with the family this holiday season. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

Textured art like @mariemanon.bsky.social creates are always a "wow" for me. Manon Gauthier's latest picture book is ALL OF US from @runningthegoat.bsky.social. All animals may be different but we are all the same too. #cells #STEM #diversity canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/all-...

Last day of the Craft Fair! Stop by the Jack Byrne Arena before 5pm to look at some of the best of local craft, and stock up on our wonderful kids' books.

Molly Margaret is here to sign copies of OUT ON THE TRAIL until 11:30 today!

Craft Fair day three! We're at the Jack Byrne Arena with books and cards from 10- 7.

Dave Paddon's here at the Jack Byrne signing copies of his fabulous tall tales until 6pm today. Susan Flanagan was up earlier this aft, so we have signed copies of THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK as well!

Shannon Bramer and Cindy Derby's new YA poetry collection Nightmare Jones is a "dark delight". Click here for the starred review #kidlit #YA https://bit.ly/47Ck6Z6

Edgy reads reviewed this wk: #WhitePine- nominee #YA SONGS FOR GHOSTS by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/song... & #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...

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Shannon Bramer is here signing copies of her newest book of poetry Nightmare Jones, until 2:30!

Check out all the fabulous fiction that arrived in our Tors Cove shop this week! We're open Thursday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4. Don't feel like a drive on a rainy day? Order online and have your books delivered to you in Town in just a few days with our local delivery option. www.runningthegoat.com

"By bringing coverage, controversy and above all conversation to the party, the Children’s Booker prize will throw open the doors and shout: come on in! Most of all because of this brilliant notion: children on the judging committee." www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

So looking forward to welcoming Shannon Bramer to the shop this weekend. Drop by and say hello!

The Wednesday October 15th issue is out! #canlit www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-seaboa...

"The house became an uncomfortable place for one so frail and sickly, as damp walls creaked in the wind and frost inched out from corners of windowpanes. And always, the sound of breakers, hissing, churning, clawing at the land." ~'Annie', AN OLD MAN'S WINTER NIGHT #KidLit #GhostStories

THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK follows a relatable teen hero in a high-stakes treasure hunt across BC’s lower mainland, as he looks for clues to a young boy’s disappearance that have been hidden in geocaches. A YA novel for anyone who loves the outdoors and a good adventure. www.runningthegoat.com

Here’s a video of Manon Gauthier making a beetle in her distinctive illustration style. Find more of her charming animal illustrations in ALL OF US. Available now from www.runningthegoat.com, and in other excellent stores soon. #KidLit

There’s a lot of overlap between ghosts and fairies in Newfoundland and Labrador, so it’s no surprise that SPIRITED AWAY, Tom Dawe’s collection of NL fairy stories, is full of chilling tales. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit #GhostStories #Folklore

What do birds, bugs, bats, bears, and buffalo have in common with you and I? Find out in Manon Gauthier’s delightful ALL OF US! Copies are now available from www.runningthegoat.com, and will be coming to other stores soon. #KidLit

Look what's arrived early! Manon Gauthier's wonderful picture book ALL OF US is now available in our Tors Cove shop, and will be arriving in other stores over the next month. Stop by to pick up a copy Thursday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4, or order one online at www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

Why does Jack succeed in a task that his brothers have failed? He’s kind to the little bird. Read about how the little white bird repays his kindness in THE QUEEN OF PARADISE’S GARDEN. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit #FolkTales

A tall tale about a hurricane, or a humorous take on getting old? DANCING WITH DAISY takes a fun approach to a conversation about aging. It’s the perfect book to read as a family, or pick up for Nanny and Poppy to read to the grandkids. www.runningthegoat.com runningthegoat.com

New in the Tors Cove shop: five beautiful books of art and architecture by Robert Mellin. You can find them in-store or online at www.runningthegoat.com

There’s nothing Ignatius loves more than a nice dumpling. He should probably learn to wait until they cool down a bit, though. Watch him run rampant through bygone Witless Bay, as he tries to get to the cool, refreshing ocean in THE PIG & THE DUMPLING. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

The light is beautiful out at The Cribbies this morning! Take advantage of this perfect fall weekend with a drive out to Tors Cove. Our shop is open 10:30 - 5, for all your book- and card-purchasing needs. www.runningthegoat.com [ID: ]

hey @mark-carney.bsky.social ; Canada Post should be deemed essential service; every strike affects businesses across the country who rely on it to run smoothly; some of us lose business every time a strike, a shut-down, a delay; im already losing due to US tariff nonsense, we dont need this worse,

Great to see ALL OF US on this list of most anticipated kids' books!

The shop is bursting with great books; the perfect destination for a drive on a fine fall day. (Or a wet one.) We’re open 10:30 - 5, every day except Wednesdays. www.runningthegoat.com

Our local astronomers have run all the necessary calculations, and can confirm: today is the fall equinox! Find out what else they learn from a close observation of the night skies in PB’S COMET. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit

It's looking like a beautiful fall day in Tors Cove. We're enjoying the warm sun and gentle breeze coming in through the shop windows. The shop is open 10:30 - 5, if you want to stop in for a new book, or letterpress-printed card. www.runningthegoat.com

Folks are having a great time learning about making pop-ups from Shawn Sheehy this aft! Missed out on the adult workshop? Find Shawn at the Tara Bryan Legacy Fund table at St. John’s Farmers’ Market from 10-12 tomorrow, and at Admiralty House from 2-4, for a free family-friendly workshop.

POV: printing bags on the iron hand press.

STEWART: “Comedy doesn’t change the world, but it’s a bellwether— we’re the banana peel in the coal mine… authoritarians are the threat to comedy, music, art, thought… progress.” Nailed it.

TOMORROW: Thursday September 18th, 7 - 8:30pm Paper engineer Shawn Sheehy will be doing an artist talk at Eastern Edge Gallery. He’ll speak about his artistic practice, and raising awareness of environmental issues through pop-up books.

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Shawn will also be hanging out at the Tara Bryan Legacy Fund's table at the SJFM Fall Book Fair, Sunday morning before his pop-up workshop. The Fair starts at 10 and will have lots of wonderfulness to enjoy!

New in the shop: Lots to check out for lovers of nature writing, as well as fascinating nonfiction, international fiction, and a few more mysteries as well. Come peruse our shelves 10:30-5 daily (except Wednesdays) or order online at www.runningthegoat.com. We offer $5 delivery to St. John's.

New kids' books in the Tors Cove shop! Stop by 10:30- 5 (except Wednesdays) to find them on the shelves, or check out our website any time. We offer $5 local delivery in the St. John's area. Www.runningthegoat.com

FYI, picture book people! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #illustraton

New and restocked kids' books (and plenty of board books) in the Tors Cove shop! Stop by for a browse 10:30 - 5, except Wednesdays. www.runningthegoat.com

A lot of changes, but the basics remain the same: starting school can be hard. Bernice Morgan fondly remembers her aunt taking her to buy a special pencil box to ease her way into school. Read more stories of growing up in 1930’s St. John’s in SEASONS BEFORE THE WAR. runningthegoat.com #KidLit

happy labor day

We’ve had so many fabulous new books arrive in the shop this week! You can find them all on our website, or take a drive out to our Tors Cove shop for a browse, 10:30 - 5 (except Wednesdays). www.runningthegoat.com

The Tara Bryan Legacy Fund's visiting artist this year is Shawn Sheehy, paper engineer! He'll be doing a free artist talk Thurs Sept 18th; an Animated Pop-ups workshop for adults Sat 20th; and a Pop-up Puffins workshop for kids Sun the 21st. Sign up for the adult workshop at www.runningthegoat.com

We're delighted to be the bookseller for the St. John's launch of THE GARBAGE POEMS by Anna Swanson! Tuesday August 26th 7pm, The Leyton Gallery, 6 Clift's-Baird's Cove Rd. Join Anna Swanson and April White for readings, art show, book-themes drinks and snacks, and an optional post-launch swim!

“Over and under, around and through, how can I tell you how fast they flew?” Follow Jack as he gets sent on a series of quests trying to steal gold things for old kings in Dan Yashinsky’s modern take on the classic Jack tale THE GOLDEN APPLES. www.runningthegoat.com #KidLit #folktales

NL BOOK ARTS ENTHUSIASTS: The Tara Bryan Legacy Fund presents visiting paper engineer Shawn Sheehy! Get all the details of his artist talk and workshops on our website. His adult workshop is Sat Sept 20, Anna Templeton Centre. $50. Space is limited, so register now at www.runningthegoat.com

Millie's always on alert for great books (and passing birds). She wants to bring your attention to her updated book recommendations on our website: www.runningthegoat.com/collections/...

TOO SEE THE STARS is a beautiful coming-of-age story that follow young Edie from outport Newfoundland, to work in Town, and eventually to the front lines of the workers’ rights movement in early 1900’s New York. www.runningthegoat.com #YaLit