BeautyBooksElectronicsHome & KitchenSports & OutdoorsIndustrial & ScientificToys & Games
Deliver toUnited Arab Emirates
Summers in Squid Tickle: A Newfoundland Odyssey

Description:

An acclaimed nature writer’s moving recollection of his two decades as a summer resident of a Newfoundland fishing village, originally known as Squid Tickle.

Robert Finch arrived in Newfoundland in the summer of 1995 heartsick, directionless, his old life on Cape Cod in tatters. Burnside, located in Newfoundland’s rugged northeast, seemed like a good place to heal. The coastal village was home to just fifty year-round residents, and accessible only by a hundred-mile ferry crossing. Finch was drawn in by the landscape of low ridges and archipelagos of rocky islands, but he returned to Burnside for its strong sense of community, and the possibility that it might provide a new pattern for his ow life.

Eventually Finch became a summer resident, buying a house, playing organ for the church, and fishing the area’s waters. Offering a portrait of the Newfoundland character and culture, Summers in Squid Tickle explores how three generations of the village have grappled with the changes of the past century―from the rise and collapse of commercial cod fishing, and the migration of young people away from the outport, to the distant hope for tourism and new industries to sustain a disappearing way of life. With characteristically elegant prose and deep sensitivity, Finch introduces us to Squid Tickle’s inhabitants―a collection of hardy fishermen, vigorous retirees, and close neighbors, as well as the woman who would become his wife.

Even as the fish in Squid Tickle’s waters vanish, Finch sketches the enduring relationship of a village with the sea―for food, work, leisure, and a rich community life―in the midst of an unforgiving but stunning landscape. Summers in Squid Tickle speaks to the desire we all have in our era to seek quiet, and to reevaluate our connection to each other and the natural world.

 

Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Warm, engaging… [Squid Tickle] prove[s] inspiring, both personally and creatively."
― Kirkus Reviews

"Robert Finch has written not just a tenderness to a place he loved in Summers in Squid Tickle, but offers us, once again, another glimpse into his elegant soul on the page and in the world. This is his legacy of love. And it is ongoing. My deepest bows to his sparkling intelligence, wit, and grace as a writer and friend."
― Terry Tempest Williams, author of Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place

"Summers in Squid Tickle is astonishing. Robert Finch’s deeply moving meditation is utterly transporting―as alive as the rugged landscape that Robert Finch so vividly describes. I was completely immersed in Squid Tickle. This is a tour de force, a brilliant coda to a remarkable career, and one of the best travel books I’ve ever read."
― Susannah Cahalan, New York Times best-selling author of Brain on Fire and The Great Pretender

"Robert Finch captures, with clarity and affection, the daily rituals and enduring tenacity of his Newfoundland neighbors. [In stories] . . . shaped by the rigors of the land and sea―‘on the edge of terror and sublimity’―Summers in Squid Tickle reminds us of all that is essential about life’s journey. This is a book resonant with beauty and meaning."
― Jane Brox, author of Clearing Land: Legacies of the American Farm

About the Author

Robert Finch was an award-winning nature writer, radio journalist, and author of several books about Newfoundland and Cape Cod, including The Outer Beach. He lived on Cape Cod for over fifty years, and spent two decades of summers in Squid Tickle. He died in 2024.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A charming and heartwarming peak into another way of life

D. · August 17, 2025

This was a wonderful read from start to finish. It is essentially a reading of many years of journal entries, but lest you think that is boring, this one is not. Robert Finch has such a genuine affinity for his adopted summer land and all of the people he encounters. He brings to life their values and talents and spirits as he truly treasures their strengths and endurance in a hard land with few resources compared to his, and likely your, upbringing. This book brought me so many smiles of appreciation for his insight and kindness.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift to give

c. · September 29, 2025

Have it as a gift.It was well received and highly complimented upon completion

4.0 out of 5 stars Author's summers in Newfoundland.

U.V. · September 30, 2025

Account of summers spent in small-town Newfoundland. Elegiac and peaceful writing.

Visit the W. W. Norton & Company Store

Summers in Squid Tickle: A Newfoundland Odyssey

Product ID: U1324051310
Condition: New

4.4

AED23048

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Type: Hardcover
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

More from this brand

Similar items from “Travel”

Share with

Or share with link

https://www.bolo.ae/products/U1324051310

Visit the W. W. Norton & Company Store

Summers in Squid Tickle: A Newfoundland Odyssey

Product ID: U1324051310
Condition: New

4.4

Summers in Squid Tickle: A Newfoundland Odyssey-0
Type: Hardcover

AED23048

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

An acclaimed nature writer’s moving recollection of his two decades as a summer resident of a Newfoundland fishing village, originally known as Squid Tickle.

Robert Finch arrived in Newfoundland in the summer of 1995 heartsick, directionless, his old life on Cape Cod in tatters. Burnside, located in Newfoundland’s rugged northeast, seemed like a good place to heal. The coastal village was home to just fifty year-round residents, and accessible only by a hundred-mile ferry crossing. Finch was drawn in by the landscape of low ridges and archipelagos of rocky islands, but he returned to Burnside for its strong sense of community, and the possibility that it might provide a new pattern for his ow life.

Eventually Finch became a summer resident, buying a house, playing organ for the church, and fishing the area’s waters. Offering a portrait of the Newfoundland character and culture, Summers in Squid Tickle explores how three generations of the village have grappled with the changes of the past century―from the rise and collapse of commercial cod fishing, and the migration of young people away from the outport, to the distant hope for tourism and new industries to sustain a disappearing way of life. With characteristically elegant prose and deep sensitivity, Finch introduces us to Squid Tickle’s inhabitants―a collection of hardy fishermen, vigorous retirees, and close neighbors, as well as the woman who would become his wife.

Even as the fish in Squid Tickle’s waters vanish, Finch sketches the enduring relationship of a village with the sea―for food, work, leisure, and a rich community life―in the midst of an unforgiving but stunning landscape. Summers in Squid Tickle speaks to the desire we all have in our era to seek quiet, and to reevaluate our connection to each other and the natural world.

 

Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Warm, engaging… [Squid Tickle] prove[s] inspiring, both personally and creatively."
― Kirkus Reviews

"Robert Finch has written not just a tenderness to a place he loved in Summers in Squid Tickle, but offers us, once again, another glimpse into his elegant soul on the page and in the world. This is his legacy of love. And it is ongoing. My deepest bows to his sparkling intelligence, wit, and grace as a writer and friend."
― Terry Tempest Williams, author of Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place

"Summers in Squid Tickle is astonishing. Robert Finch’s deeply moving meditation is utterly transporting―as alive as the rugged landscape that Robert Finch so vividly describes. I was completely immersed in Squid Tickle. This is a tour de force, a brilliant coda to a remarkable career, and one of the best travel books I’ve ever read."
― Susannah Cahalan, New York Times best-selling author of Brain on Fire and The Great Pretender

"Robert Finch captures, with clarity and affection, the daily rituals and enduring tenacity of his Newfoundland neighbors. [In stories] . . . shaped by the rigors of the land and sea―‘on the edge of terror and sublimity’―Summers in Squid Tickle reminds us of all that is essential about life’s journey. This is a book resonant with beauty and meaning."
― Jane Brox, author of Clearing Land: Legacies of the American Farm

About the Author

Robert Finch was an award-winning nature writer, radio journalist, and author of several books about Newfoundland and Cape Cod, including The Outer Beach. He lived on Cape Cod for over fifty years, and spent two decades of summers in Squid Tickle. He died in 2024.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A charming and heartwarming peak into another way of life

D. · August 17, 2025

This was a wonderful read from start to finish. It is essentially a reading of many years of journal entries, but lest you think that is boring, this one is not. Robert Finch has such a genuine affinity for his adopted summer land and all of the people he encounters. He brings to life their values and talents and spirits as he truly treasures their strengths and endurance in a hard land with few resources compared to his, and likely your, upbringing. This book brought me so many smiles of appreciation for his insight and kindness.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift to give

c. · September 29, 2025

Have it as a gift.It was well received and highly complimented upon completion

4.0 out of 5 stars Author's summers in Newfoundland.

U.V. · September 30, 2025

Account of summers spent in small-town Newfoundland. Elegiac and peaceful writing.

More from this brand

Similar items from “Travel”

Share with

Or share with link

https://www.bolo.ae/products/U1324051310