Running the Goat Books
@runningthegoat.bsky.social
A Newfoundland-based micropress specializing in children's books and letterpress-printed chapbooks.
Visit our bookstore and printshop in Tors Cove.
https://linktr.ee/runningthegoat
Find Marnie at her personal account: rtgbooks.bsky.social
Visit our bookstore and printshop in Tors Cove.
https://linktr.ee/runningthegoat
Find Marnie at her personal account: rtgbooks.bsky.social
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NOVEMBER HOURS: Thursday - Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm
www.runningthegoat.com
Otherwise by chance or appointment. Taking a chance? Knock at # 54; Marnie will be happy to open the shop, if she's around.
Please Note: We'll be closed from the 6th-9th for the CCNL Christmas Craft Fair
www.runningthegoat.com
Otherwise by chance or appointment. Taking a chance? Knock at # 54; Marnie will be happy to open the shop, if she's around.
Please Note: We'll be closed from the 6th-9th for the CCNL Christmas Craft Fair
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
Pick up a copy of this beautiful book to read with the family this holiday season.
www.runningthegoat.com
#KidLit
November 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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
Pick up a copy of this beautiful book to read with the family this holiday season.
www.runningthegoat.com
#KidLit
It's a beautiful fall day in Tors Cove! The sun is out, there's a lovely breeze, and the seals are enjoying the waves down at Lower Beach.
Our shop is open until 4, if you want to stop in for a new book after enjoying a walk by the ocean.
Our shop is open until 4, if you want to stop in for a new book after enjoying a walk by the ocean.
November 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It's a beautiful fall day in Tors Cove! The sun is out, there's a lovely breeze, and the seals are enjoying the waves down at Lower Beach.
Our shop is open until 4, if you want to stop in for a new book after enjoying a walk by the ocean.
Our shop is open until 4, if you want to stop in for a new book after enjoying a walk by the ocean.
New kids books, and some restocked favourites in our Tors Cove shop!
Stop by the store Thursday - Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm, or browse our selection online at www.runningthegoat.com
Stop by the store Thursday - Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm, or browse our selection online at www.runningthegoat.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New kids books, and some restocked favourites in our Tors Cove shop!
Stop by the store Thursday - Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm, or browse our selection online at www.runningthegoat.com
Stop by the store Thursday - Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm, or browse our selection online at www.runningthegoat.com
Mark your calendars for Christmas in the Cove!
December 6th and 7th, 10am - 4pm.
We'll have book signings, a sale in the shop, and plenty of Christmas cheer!
Find all the detail here:
runningthegoat.com/blogs/news/c...
December 6th and 7th, 10am - 4pm.
We'll have book signings, a sale in the shop, and plenty of Christmas cheer!
Find all the detail here:
runningthegoat.com/blogs/news/c...
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mark your calendars for Christmas in the Cove!
December 6th and 7th, 10am - 4pm.
We'll have book signings, a sale in the shop, and plenty of Christmas cheer!
Find all the detail here:
runningthegoat.com/blogs/news/c...
December 6th and 7th, 10am - 4pm.
We'll have book signings, a sale in the shop, and plenty of Christmas cheer!
Find all the detail here:
runningthegoat.com/blogs/news/c...
Take a moment to enjoy one of our favourite illustrations from LOLA FLIES ALONE!
Bill Pechet’s transformed fairies perfectly complement the measured silliness of Bill Richardson’s story.
All three of their collaborations are laugh-out-loud fun for the while family to enjoy.
#KidLit
Bill Pechet’s transformed fairies perfectly complement the measured silliness of Bill Richardson’s story.
All three of their collaborations are laugh-out-loud fun for the while family to enjoy.
#KidLit
![A page from Lola Flies Alone. The illustration shows two fairies, one with its head, arms, and legs sticking out of a square of egg salad sandwich, the other with a pickle for a body. [text in image] "What if I don't want to be generous? said the greedy fairy, most peevishly. "then I will turn YOU into a sandwich," said Lola, waving her magic wand, "or a pickle, and someone will eat you up!" The fairy saw that Lola was ready for anything. She shrieked and vanished, leaving behind an unfortunate waft of rotten egg](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q5zmcswxmobjovlk2k43x2ct/bafkreigfc2d2bm3zpwrozor7svndegpdojj35w5yleivkohlrfl5g2upx4@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Take a moment to enjoy one of our favourite illustrations from LOLA FLIES ALONE!
Bill Pechet’s transformed fairies perfectly complement the measured silliness of Bill Richardson’s story.
All three of their collaborations are laugh-out-loud fun for the while family to enjoy.
#KidLit
Bill Pechet’s transformed fairies perfectly complement the measured silliness of Bill Richardson’s story.
All three of their collaborations are laugh-out-loud fun for the while family to enjoy.
#KidLit
Thanks so much to everyone who came out the Craft Fair last weekend!
If you missed us, we'll be at the Anna Templeton Centre's Christmas Tea and Sale November 21 - 23.
If you missed us, we'll be at the Anna Templeton Centre's Christmas Tea and Sale November 21 - 23.
![A poster for the Tea and Sale. [text in image] Friday November 1-8pm. Saturday November 22 10am-4pm. Sunday, November 23 10am - 4pm. $5 admission. 278 Duckworth St.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q5zmcswxmobjovlk2k43x2ct/bafkreidkhnlcjiclolibnllgdbzrtfgihcfnbpkz32vjqj5egdr5est5je@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Thanks so much to everyone who came out the Craft Fair last weekend!
If you missed us, we'll be at the Anna Templeton Centre's Christmas Tea and Sale November 21 - 23.
If you missed us, we'll be at the Anna Templeton Centre's Christmas Tea and Sale November 21 - 23.
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Congratulations to Sheree Fitch, winner of the $40,000 #MattCohen Award: In Celebration of a Writing Life. #WTAwards #canlit Thank you to Lorraine Greey for her continuous support of this prize.
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Congratulations to Sheree Fitch, winner of the $40,000 #MattCohen Award: In Celebration of a Writing Life. #WTAwards #canlit Thank you to Lorraine Greey for her continuous support of this prize.
New local books in the Tors Cove shop!
We're open Thursday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4, if you want to stop in and browse our shelves. Or order online at www.runningthegoat.com, and take advantage of our $5 local delivery between Tors Cove and St. John's.
We're open Thursday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4, if you want to stop in and browse our shelves. Or order online at www.runningthegoat.com, and take advantage of our $5 local delivery between Tors Cove and St. John's.
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
New local books in the Tors Cove shop!
We're open Thursday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4, if you want to stop in and browse our shelves. Or order online at www.runningthegoat.com, and take advantage of our $5 local delivery between Tors Cove and St. John's.
We're open Thursday - Sunday, 10:30 - 4, if you want to stop in and browse our shelves. Or order online at www.runningthegoat.com, and take advantage of our $5 local delivery between Tors Cove and St. John's.
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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-...
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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-...
Bonnie Morgan is at the Jack Byrne Arena signing books until 2:30. Pick up a copy of her wonderful book for young readers OUT ON THE TRAIL!
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Bonnie Morgan is at the Jack Byrne Arena signing books until 2:30. Pick up a copy of her wonderful book for young readers OUT ON THE TRAIL!
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.
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.
November 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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.
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.
Veselina Tomova will be at the Jack Byrne signing copies of some of the many wonderful books she's illustrated until 7pm today!
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Veselina Tomova will be at the Jack Byrne signing copies of some of the many wonderful books she's illustrated until 7pm today!
Charis Cotter is here to sign copies of her books!
November 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Charis Cotter is here to sign copies of her books!
Molly Margaret is here to sign copies of OUT ON THE TRAIL until 11:30 today!
November 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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.
We're at the Jack Byrne Arena with books and cards from 10- 7.
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Craft Fair day three!
We're at the Jack Byrne Arena with books and cards from 10- 7.
We're at the Jack Byrne Arena with books and cards from 10- 7.
Don McKay is at the Jack Byrne Arena signing THE ROCK BOX until 4:30!
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Don McKay is at the Jack Byrne Arena signing THE ROCK BOX until 4:30!
Bonnie Johnstone is here to sign THE PIG AND THE DUMPLING until 3:30.
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Bonnie Johnstone is here to sign THE PIG AND THE DUMPLING until 3:30.
Day two of the craft fair!
We're at the Jack Byrne with books and cards until 7pm today.
We're at the Jack Byrne with books and cards until 7pm today.
November 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Day two of the craft fair!
We're at the Jack Byrne with books and cards until 7pm today.
We're at the Jack Byrne with books and cards until 7pm today.
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!
Susan Flanagan was up earlier this aft, so we have signed copies of THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK as well!
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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!
Susan Flanagan was up earlier this aft, so we have signed copies of THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK as well!
The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Christmas Craft Fair is open!
Stop by booth 213 for handmade cards, wonderful kids' books, and pottery.
Stop by booth 213 for handmade cards, wonderful kids' books, and pottery.
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Christmas Craft Fair is open!
Stop by booth 213 for handmade cards, wonderful kids' books, and pottery.
Stop by booth 213 for handmade cards, wonderful kids' books, and pottery.
All set up for the Craft Council of NL's Christmas Craft Fair!
Find us at booth 213 at the Jack Byrne Arena, where we're displaying with Rayku Pottery
.
Thursday 12 -7
Friday 10 -7
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 5
Find us at booth 213 at the Jack Byrne Arena, where we're displaying with Rayku Pottery
.
Thursday 12 -7
Friday 10 -7
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 5
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
All set up for the Craft Council of NL's Christmas Craft Fair!
Find us at booth 213 at the Jack Byrne Arena, where we're displaying with Rayku Pottery
.
Thursday 12 -7
Friday 10 -7
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 5
Find us at booth 213 at the Jack Byrne Arena, where we're displaying with Rayku Pottery
.
Thursday 12 -7
Friday 10 -7
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 5
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Happy I Read Canadian Day from the CCBC! Thank you to everyone sharing their excitement for Canadian books today!
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Happy I Read Canadian Day from the CCBC! Thank you to everyone sharing their excitement for Canadian books today!
NOVEMBER HOURS: Thursday - Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm
www.runningthegoat.com
Otherwise by chance or appointment. Taking a chance? Knock at # 54; Marnie will be happy to open the shop, if she's around.
Please Note: We'll be closed from the 6th-9th for the CCNL Christmas Craft Fair
www.runningthegoat.com
Otherwise by chance or appointment. Taking a chance? Knock at # 54; Marnie will be happy to open the shop, if she's around.
Please Note: We'll be closed from the 6th-9th for the CCNL Christmas Craft Fair
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
NOVEMBER HOURS: Thursday - Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm
www.runningthegoat.com
Otherwise by chance or appointment. Taking a chance? Knock at # 54; Marnie will be happy to open the shop, if she's around.
Please Note: We'll be closed from the 6th-9th for the CCNL Christmas Craft Fair
www.runningthegoat.com
Otherwise by chance or appointment. Taking a chance? Knock at # 54; Marnie will be happy to open the shop, if she's around.
Please Note: We'll be closed from the 6th-9th for the CCNL Christmas Craft Fair
The shop is closed today, Sunday November 2nd, while Marnie works on getting rid of this cold.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Our website is always open www.runningthegoat.com
We’ll be back to our regular hours the week of November 10th, after the Craft Council of NL’s Christmas Craft Fair.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Our website is always open www.runningthegoat.com
We’ll be back to our regular hours the week of November 10th, after the Craft Council of NL’s Christmas Craft Fair.
November 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The shop is closed today, Sunday November 2nd, while Marnie works on getting rid of this cold.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Our website is always open www.runningthegoat.com
We’ll be back to our regular hours the week of November 10th, after the Craft Council of NL’s Christmas Craft Fair.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Our website is always open www.runningthegoat.com
We’ll be back to our regular hours the week of November 10th, after the Craft Council of NL’s Christmas Craft Fair.
Don’t worry Wilhelm, we’re all a little discombobulated by the time change today!
Illustration by Anna Sarvira from WILHELM, THE HEDGEHOG.
runningthegoat.com
Illustration by Anna Sarvira from WILHELM, THE HEDGEHOG.
runningthegoat.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Don’t worry Wilhelm, we’re all a little discombobulated by the time change today!
Illustration by Anna Sarvira from WILHELM, THE HEDGEHOG.
runningthegoat.com
Illustration by Anna Sarvira from WILHELM, THE HEDGEHOG.
runningthegoat.com