We are a dynamic, award-winning publisher dedicated to stories rooted in the essence and sensibilities of New England. We strive to capture and explore the grit, heart, beauty, and infectious spirit of the region by telling tales that can be appreciated by readers, dreamers, and adventurers everywhere.
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WELCOME, 2012!

New Nook or Kindle? We have great local eBooks!
Did you get an e-reader this season? We've got eBooks by Maine authors for every interest, from historical fiction to mystery, from outdoor tales to humor. Browse all our eBooks.

Looking forward to summer already?
Here's a sneak preview of one of our spring titles, Crustacean Vacation, written by Brian Benoit and illustrated by Marty Kelley. We asked author Brian Benoit to answer some questions about his inspiration for this children's book. Read the Q and A here.

January is MAINE FICTION MONTH!
We're offering several of our top fiction titles at a great, limited-time-only discount. Through January 31, you can buy eight of our fiction books for just $9.99 each! Browse our fiction list to see what's on sale!
"MERCY" MAKES TOP SHELF LIST

Congratulations to Sarah L. Thomson, author of Mercy: The Last New England Vampire! VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) puts it on the prestigious Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers 2011 list.

DAHLOV IPCAR'S WILD ANIMAL ALPHABET

An all new board book full of her signature jungle animals, Dahlov Ipcar's Wild Animal Alphabet is now available.

"Tales" an "outdoor gem, a must read"

Paul J. Fournier's Tales from Misery Ridge: One man's adventures in the great outdoors is being called "an outdoor gem, a must-read" and "a great ride." Read the reviews! Also the author shares some memories in this Q and A.