Sketch by Sketch Along Nova Scotia’s South Shore

An appealing narrative of encounters with the unique places and people of the South Shore, with Emma Fitzgerald's unique art and storytelling

Just as Hand Drawn Halifax was "a love letter to the city", Fitzgerald's new book takes readers on informal road trips along one of the most renowned parts of Canada.

As Emma Fitzgerald sketches, residents of these communities share their insights and histories. They appear in her whimsical drawings, which portray Nova Scotia's South Shore in every season. You will meet a fourth-generation female sail maker in Second Peninsula, learn the recipe for summertime rose vinegar, and discover how winter Bluenose dark rum is made in Lunenburg. You'll make a springtime visit to Birchtown's Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, and escape the cool autumn weather inside the Sipuke'l Mi'kmaq art gallery in Liverpool.

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Emma FitzGerald takes readers on a fickle artistic journey along the coast of Nova Scotia in her book Sketch by Sketch Along Nova Scotia’s South Shore published by Formac Books. Through her signature and enchanting storytelling, FitzGerald writes the ultimate love letter to the coastal life. She captures the ethos of seaside towns, historic landmarks, and salt-weathered snacks.

I finished reading this book on my flight to Florida; even though the plane was heading south, I was still sailing on Nova Scotia’s coastline. With FitzGerald’s sketches, each page felt like a postcard. It is truly one of the most beautiful art I have seen in books. 🥹

Each city isn’t just being reported through the pages of this book no, it feels as if FitzGerald invites you for a cup of tea at a cozy seaside café. The book is an informal get-together between a journal and a sketchbook. No matter where you are reading, this book is the ultimate escape. Trust me when I tell you that you will want to pack your bags and head to Nova Scotia immediately. Why wouldn’t you? You already have all the insider travel tips and the perfect anecdotes to convince you. 🧳

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the aesthetic? It gives “coastal grandmother” on an art trip, with “I summer in Long Island” vibes. And I love every single moment of it. Because, you aren’t just reading the book, you are also living in it. 🌊🐚

The final verdict? Well, there’s no doubt that Sketch by Sketch Along Nova Scotia’s South Shore is a five-star book ⭐️. When you get to the last page, you won’t have just read about Nova Scotia–you will have felt it. Its essence still lingers in my mind like the ocean’s perfume; time moves at a tide’s pace as each wave tells a story. Whether you are reading this book 50,000 feet in the air or in the comfort of your bed, this book will sweep you off your feet, and isn’t that what a five-star book does?

I recommend this book.