# www.bromelakebooks.ca We are a family-run independent bookstore located in Knowlton QC, in the heart of the bucolic Eastern Townships; about an hour south of Montreal. We are happy to share our passion for books, literature, literacy, community and all things Three Pines! ## Pages - [Events_2022Jun25_LeBaron](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2022jun22-lebaron): 2022 June 22 John LeBaron - [Events_2025Jun8_BromeBrightLights](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025jun8-bromebrightlights): 2025 June 8 Brome Bright Lights Contest - [Events_2025Nov15_Stone](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025nov15-stone): 2025 November 15 Peter M Stone - [Events_2026August12_AndrewRetchless](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026august12-andrewretchless): Somewhere hidden in the mist and valleys of the Eastern Townsips lies a village that should not exist. You won't find it on a GPS. Welcome to Sneaky Hollow. A novel of love, memory, and maple-scented miracles. - [Merchandise_GoldenRescue](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-goldenrescue): What makes us tick, is what makes us special! Located in the heart of Knowlton QC, Brome Lake Books has been serving the community for over 20 years. We are and English bookstore and are proud to provide "one-stop-shopping" for Canadian Mystery Writer, Louise Penny; both book titles and memorabilia. - [Events_2024Apr13_Proulx](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2024apr13-proulx): 2024 April 13 Francine Proulx - [Events_2024Oct20_Goby](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2024oct20-goby): 2024 October 20 Stephen Goby - [Evénements / Events](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events): We regularly host in-person and virtual book launches and special events with notable authors. Check in with us regularly for our ever changing schedule. - [Events_2026October24_StephenGobby](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026-october-24-stephengobby): The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating a Life of Creative Possibilities is an inspiring collection of 59 reflections and practical invitations that encourage readers to slow down, embrace curiosity, and discover possibility in everyday life. - [Events_2026Apr25_MichaelFinnerty](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026apr25-michaelfinnerty): Brome Lake Books in collaboration with Café Three Pines and sponsored by the University of Toronto Press (UTP), present: Michael Finnerty in conversation with Louise Penny, where they will be talking about his new book The Cheese Cure. - [Events_2026September12_TanyaBellehumeurAllatt](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026september12-tanyabellehumeurallatt): Terrorism first intersected Tanya Bellehumeur- Allatt’s life in 1982 when she was twelve years old and living in Israel. Its shadow loomed closer when her family moved to Beirut at the height of the Lebanese Civil War to accompany her father on his United Nations peacekeeping mission. The essays in Carrying War are about one woman’s lifelong struggle with fear and the ways she has found to overcome it. - [Events_2026May24_QuebecWriters](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026may24-quebecwriters): May 24, 2026 the Quebec Writers’ Federation invites you to Writers Out Loud: Writing the Eastern Townships and an afternoon conversation at Brome Lake Books in Knowlton. - [Events_2025Oct11_Lewis](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025oct11-lewis): 2025 October 11 Jefferson Lewis - [Events_2022Mar3_Ukraine](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2022mar3-ukraine): 2022 March 3 Books in support of Ukraine - [Events_2021Oct23_HopeResilience](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2022apr23-hoperesilience): 2025 April 23 Hope and Resilience - [Events_2022Oct20_KLF](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2022oct20-klf): 2022 October 20 Knowlton Literary Festival Local Authors Event - [Events_2025Apr26_CIBD](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025apr26-cibd): 2025 April 26 Canadian Independent Bookstore Day - [Events_2024Jul27_CrossfieldTector](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2024jul27-crossfieldtector): 2024 July 17 Maurice Crossfield and Amy Tector - [Events_2022May19_McAuslen](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2022apr19macauslen): 2022 April 19 Peter McAuslan - [Events_2021Oct15_KLF](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2021oct15-klf): 2021 October 15 Knowlton Literary Festival Local Authors Event - [Events_2026July18_IsabelleLaFleche](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026july19-isabellelafleche): July 18, 2026 Isabelle had a book signing event for her two books: J'adore Paris and J'adore New York. - [Events_2026May2_JudyStewart](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026dec6-judystewart): May 2, 2026 Judy read from her two books: ENRICHED CHILDHOOD and LADY'S SLIPPER. - [Merchandise_COFFEE_Mugs](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-coffee-mugs): Three Pines Coffee Mugs: Vive Gamache! ,Three Pines, Goodness Exists - [Louise Penny](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/louisepenny): Our bookstore has a very special corner that is dedicated to Canadian mystery author, Louise Penny for her incredible contribution to our community. When you visit, write a personal note to Louise in our guest book, show us where you're from by adding a "pin" to our fans of Louise Penny world map and browse our exclusive collection of Three Pines memorabilia selected by Louise. - [Merchandise_ThreePinesPin](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-threepinespin): Louise Penny Three Pines Lapel Pin, Manufactured in Canada - [Merchandise_HOODIE](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-hoodie): Crafted in Canada from premium ringspun fleece, the Sage Green Three Pines Hoodie blends comfort, quality, and meaning with its signature logo and “Goodness Exists” sleeve design. - [Merchandise_ThreePinesSticker](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-threepinessticker): Minimalist Three Pines QC sticker - [Events_2023Apr29_CIBD](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2023apr29-cibd): 2023 April 29 Canadian Independent - [Events_2021Oct19_SOT](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2021oct19-sot): 2021 October 19 Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton State of Terror - [Events_2025Sep14_Goby](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025sep-goby): 2025 September 14 Stephen Goby - [Events_2024Jun15_BrightLights](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2024jun15-brightlights): 2024 June 15 Brome Bright Lights - [zMerchandise_PinkToque](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-pinktoque): What makes us tick, is what makes us special! Located in the heart of Knowlton QC, Brome Lake Books has been serving the community for over 20 years. We are and English bookstore and are proud to provide "one-stop-shopping" for Canadian Mystery Writer, Louise Penny; both book titles and memorabilia. - [Merchandise_ThreePinesRoundKeyChain](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-threepinesroundkeychain): Louise Penny Three Pines Keychain, Manufactured in Canada, - [Events_2022Apr30_CIBD](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2022apr30-cibd): 2022 April 30 Canadian Independent Bookstore Day - [Events_2023Oct7_Davis](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2023oct7-davis): 2023 October 7 T Lawrence Davis - [zMerchandise_WorldThreePinesCoasters](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-worldthreepinescoasters): What makes us tick, is what makes us special! Located in the heart of Knowlton QC, Brome Lake Books has been serving the community for over 20 years. We are and English bookstore and are proud to provide "one-stop-shopping" for Canadian Mystery Writer, Louise Penny; both book titles and memorabilia. - [zMerchandise_ViveBeauvoir_Mug](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-vivebeauvoir-cup): What makes us tick, is what makes us special! Located in the heart of Knowlton QC, Brome Lake Books has been serving the community for over 20 years. We are and English bookstore and are proud to provide "one-stop-shopping" for Canadian Mystery Writer, Louise Penny; both book titles and memorabilia. - [zMerchandise_GoodnessExists_Mug](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-goodnessexists-mug): What makes us tick, is what makes us special! Located in the heart of Knowlton QC, Brome Lake Books has been serving the community for over 20 years. We are and English bookstore and are proud to provide "one-stop-shopping" for Canadian Mystery Writer, Louise Penny; both book titles and memorabilia. - [Merchandise_Gamache_TShirt](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-gamache-tshirt): Louise Penny Vive Gamache T-Shirt, Manufactured in Canada - [Merchandise_Goodness_TShirt](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-goodness-tshirt): Louise Penny Goodness Exists T-Shirt, Manufacturer in Canada - [zMerchandise_FINE_Mug](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-fine-mug) - [zMerchandise_ThreePinesKeychain](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-threepinescharitykeychain): Louise Penny What Would Gamache Do? Charity Keychain, Profits from the sales go towards a charitable organization chosen by Louise Penny. - [Still Life Cast Biographies](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/author-audrey-burt-saha): We regularly host in-person and virtual book launches and special events with notable authors. Check in with us regularly for our ever changing schedule. - [Merchandise_Seed_Paper_Bookmark](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-seed-paper-bookmark): Three Pines Seed Paper Bookmark, - [zMerchandise_GiftBasket](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-giftbasketbag): The Three Pines Gift Basket brings together some of our most-loved merchandise alongside a few new favourites—an ideal gift for any Three Pines fan. - [Merchandise_ImFINESticker](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-imfinesticker): Minimalist Three Pines QC sticker - [Merchandise_Bracelet](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-threepinesbracelet): Louise Penny What Would Gamache Do? Charity Bracelet, Profits go towards various dementia organizations chosen by Louise Penny. - [Merchandise_FINE_TShirt](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-fine-tshirt): Louise Penny I'm F.I.N.E. T-Shirt, Slate Blue, Manufactured in Canada - [Events_2024Oct17_KLF](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2024oct14-klf): 2024 October 14 Knowlton Literary Festival Local Authors Event - [Events_2025Jul19_TownshipsAndTheWorld](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025jul19-townshipsandtheworld): 2025 July 19 Quebec Eastern Townships and the World - [Events_2024Apr27_CIBD](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2024apr27-cibd): 2025 April 27 Canadian Independent Bookstore Day - [Events_2026June15_BromeBrightLights](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026june15-bromebrightlights): 2026 June 15 Brome BrightLights - [Accueil / Home](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/): Welcome to Brome Lake Books. We are a family-run independent bookstore located in Knowlton QC, in the heart of the bucolic Eastern Townships; about an hour south of Montreal. We are happy to share our passion for books, literature, literacy, community and all things Canadian mystery author, Louise Penny and the village of Three Pines! - [Merchandise_ToteBag](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-totebag): The Three Pines Gift Basket brings together some of our most-loved merchandise alongside a few new favourites—an ideal gift for any Three Pines fan. - [Events_2021Aug28_LP_MOC](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2021Aug28-lp-moc): 2021 August 28 Louise Penny Madness of the Crowds Book Launch - [Events_2025OctNov_LP_BlackWolf](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025oct25-lp-blackwolf): 2025 October & November Louise Penny Black Wolf Book Launches - [Events_2024Oct26_LP_GreyWolf](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2024oct26-lp-greywolf): 2024 October 26 Louise Penny Grey Wolf Book Launch - [Events_2025Nov8_Grannary](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025nov8-grannary): 2025 November 8 Gray Grannary - [Events_2025Dec6_SusanReid](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025dec6-susanreid): December 6, 2025 Author Susan Reid was at Brome Lake Books to talked about her latest book (workbook): RE-VISIONING RETIREMENT. - [Events_2026Apr24_BromeBrightLights](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026apr24-bromebrightlights): 2026 April 24 Brome Bright Lights - [Events_2026August1_ShelleyMizener](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026august1-shelleymizener): Wild Pony is a memoir of courage, presence, and trust, in the body, in the world, and in the quiet intelligence that guides us forward. - [Events_2025Nov22_MichelGagné](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025nov22-michelgagne): November 22, 2025 Author Michel Gagne was a Brome Lake Books to talk about his book: La nature des mots - [Events_2025Oct26_SeanDebell](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025oct26-seandebell): 2025 November 15 Peter M Stone - [Events_2026Feb14_BlindDate](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026feb14-blinddate): 2026 February 14 Blind Date with a Book - [Events_2026Apr25_CIBD](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026apr25-cibd): December 6, 2025 Author Susan Reid was at Brome Lake Books to talked about her latest book (workbook): RE-VISIONING RETIREMENT. - [Events_2026Feb7_JaimeMoar](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026feb7-jaimemoar): Jaime Moar was at Brome Lake Books on Saturday February 7, 2026 talking about her eagerly awaited book: THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO ME. That Does Not Belong To Me is part memoir, part practical field guide for letting go—without blowing up your life or reinventing yourself overnight. - [Events_2025Nov22_Storytime](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2025nov22-storytime): 2025 Family Festival Court-Circuit, Brome Lake Books presents Storytime with Babette, read by Sheila Quinn - [Events_2026September19_LisaHopkins](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026september19-lisahopkins): The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating a Life of Creative Possibilities is an inspiring collection of 59 reflections and practical invitations that encourage readers to slow down, embrace curiosity, and discover possibility in everyday life. - [Events_2021Apr24_CIBD](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2021apr24-cibd): 2021 April 24 Canadian Independent Bookstore Day - [Events_2023Oct12_KLF](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2023oct12-klf): 2223 October 12 Knowlton Literary Festival Local Authors Event - [Events_2023Sep23_LP_StillLife](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2023Sep23-lp-stilllife): 2023 September 23 Louise Penny Special Reading of Still Life - [Events_2023Apr4_Morton](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2023apr4-morton): 2023 April 4 Morton - [Events_2022Dec4_LP_WOC](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2022dec4-lp-woc): 2022 December 4 Louise Penny A World of Curiosities - [Events_2024Jun25_HungryCaterpillar](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2024jun25-hungrycaterpillar): 2024 June 25 Happy Birthday Hunger Caterpillar - [Events_2022Nov26_Crossfield](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2022nov26-crossfield): 2022 November 26 Maurice Crossfield - [Events_2021Nov21_AllatWalker](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2021nov21-allatwalker): 2021 November 21 Bellehumeur-Allatt and Walker Book Double Launch - [zBackUp](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/zbackup) - [Merchandise_GiftBasketToteBag](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-giftbaskettotebag): The Three Pines Gift Basket brings together some of our most-loved merchandise alongside a few new favourites—an ideal gift for any Three Pines fan. - [Merchandise_WorldThreePinesPuzzleColour](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchadise-worldthreepinespuzzlecolour): Louise Penny Three Pines Puzzle depicting a hand-drawn and coloured Map of the World of Three Pines - [Copy of BLB_BromeBrightLights](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/copy-of-blb-bromebrightlights) - [Events_202May_LouisePenny_MellissaFung_TheLastMandarin](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-202may-louisepenny-mellissafung-thelastmandarin): 2026 May 12, 13 & 14: Louise Penny & Mellissa Fung, The Last Mandarin book events - [À propos de nous / About us](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/about): What makes us tick, is what makes us special! Located in the heart of Knowlton QC, Brome Lake Books has been serving the community for over 20 years. We are and English bookstore and are proud to provide "one-stop-shopping" for Canadian Mystery Writer, Louise Penny; both book titles and memorabilia. - [Events_2026October10_GingrasBisson](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/events-2026october10-gingrasbisson): Livres: L'Arbres, pilier du vivant. Un livre pour apprendre, comprendre, et ne plus jamais regarder un arbre tout à fait de la même façon. Book: Trees, the pillars of life : A book to learn from, to understand, and to ensure you never look at a tree quite the same way again. - [Merchandise_MelangeGamache_Coffees](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/merchandise-melangegamache-coffees): Virgin Hill Mélange Gamache: Whole Bean Coffee and Ground Coffee. Roasted and packaged locally in Lac-Brome Quebec ## Blog Posts - [Faith in small things](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/faith-in-small-things) - [Be the change you seek](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/be-the-change-you-seek) - [Make it happen](https://www.bromelakebooks.ca/make-it-happen)