Publishers: Down East Books

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a focused exploration of regional life, history, and culture centered on the Northeastern United States, particularly Maine and New England. Readers can expect a blend of narrative nonfiction and occasional fiction that highlights local heritage, natural environments, and community stories. The range includes both reflective essays and practical guides, providing varied entry points into place-based experiences.

What you’ll often find

  • Historical accounts and local tragedies tied to maritime and regional events
  • Biographical and cultural narratives focusing on Indigenous peoples and local figures
  • Nature writing and reflections on ecology and place
  • Travel and exploration stories emphasizing the Northeast’s landscapes and communities
  • Practical regional guides, including recipes and sporting traditions
  • Occasional short fiction with local or animal-centered themes
  • Sports history connected to community identity and events

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by selecting works focused on either historical or contemporary perspectives to match your interest in time periods
  • Look for books that emphasize cultural and Indigenous viewpoints for deeper regional context
  • Explore nature and travel narratives to experience the landscape through personal reflection
  • Consider practical and lifestyle titles for hands-on engagement with regional traditions
  • Use thematic clusters such as maritime history, sports, or cooking to narrow your search
  • Try mixing nonfiction with occasional fiction to balance factual and imaginative storytelling
  • Focus on biographies and memoirs to connect with individual experiences within the region

Good fit if you like

  • Explorations of place that combine history, culture, and natural environment
  • Stories that connect personal experience with broader regional identity
  • A measured pace blending reflection, narrative detail, and practical knowledge
  • Books that highlight community and heritage through both nonfiction and occasional fiction
  • Engagement with Indigenous histories and contemporary perspectives
  • Reading that balances local specificity with universal themes of belonging and change

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Sirius, the Dog Star — Angeli Perrow

    Sirius, the Dog Star — Angeli Perrow

  • Where Do Fairies Go When It Snows — Liza Gardner Walsh

    Where Do Fairies Go When It Snows — Liza Gardner Walsh

  • Sweater Workshop, sewn — Jacqueline Fee

    Sweater Workshop, sewn — Jacqueline Fee

  • Maine’s Jubilee Cookbook Generations of Good Eating — Loana Shibles

    Maine’s Jubilee Cookbook Generations of Good Eating — Loana Shibles

  • Gardens Adirondack Style — Janet Loughrey

    Gardens Adirondack Style — Janet Loughrey

  • The Cranberry Hard Work and Holiday Sauce — Stephen A Cole

    The Cranberry Hard Work and Holiday Sauce — Stephen A Cole

  • Mollie Peer Or the Underground Adventure of the Moosepath League — Van Reid

    Mollie Peer Or the Underground Adventure of the Moosepath League — Van Reid

  • Only Cows Allowed — Lynn Plourde

    Only Cows Allowed — Lynn Plourde

  • Maine’s Hail to the Chief A History of Presidential Visits to the Pine Tree State — Mac Smith

    Maine’s Hail to the Chief A History of Presidential Visits to the Pine Tree State — Mac Smith

  • Sea Struck — W H Bunting

    Sea Struck — W H Bunting

  • Maine On Glass The Early Twentieth Century in Glass Plate Photography — W H Bunting

    Maine On Glass The Early Twentieth Century in Glass Plate Photography — W H Bunting

  • Restoring Your Historic House The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners — Scott T Hanson

    Restoring Your Historic House The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners — Scott T Hanson

  • The Ebbing Tide — Elisabeth Ogilvie

    The Ebbing Tide — Elisabeth Ogilvie

  • The Maine Standard Vol. 1 Poetry, Prose, Photography — Liza Gardner Walsh

    The Maine Standard Vol. 1 Poetry, Prose, Photography — Liza Gardner Walsh

  • Peter Christian’s Recipes — Shirley Edes

    Peter Christian’s Recipes — Shirley Edes

  • A Mug Up with Elisabeth — Melissa Hayes

    A Mug Up with Elisabeth — Melissa Hayes

  • The Gun Book for Boys — Silvio Calabi

    The Gun Book for Boys — Silvio Calabi

  • A Week at the Lake — Grace Butterfield Dow

    A Week at the Lake — Grace Butterfield Dow

  • Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path 35 Trails Waiting to Be Discovered — Aislinn Sarnacki

    Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path 35 Trails Waiting to Be Discovered — Aislinn Sarnacki

  • Wake Up, Bertha Bear! — Chad Mason

    Wake Up, Bertha Bear! — Chad Mason