Breakwater Books Bruised But Not Broken

As a result of a fire occurring next-door to St. John’s publishing house Breakwater Books on June 12, their location at 100 Water Street is closed. The offices have suffered considerable smoke and water damage. All employees can be reached at their regular e-mail addresses. To reach Breakwater by phone please call 709-722-6680 and your call will be directed to one of their employees.

Breakwater expects to announce a temporary location in the coming days.

Direct order fulfillment will resume once their temporary office is secured. In the meantime books are available for purchase through Downhome Distribution and at bookstores nationwide.

“We have indeed been affected by the fire next door, but are extremely grateful to the fire department for doing such a good job at saving our building,’ says President Rebecca Rose. “Thankfully, we have a second warehouse located in St. Phillip’s and all of the books stored there are safe.”

Rose also said most of their electronic files have been recovered. “Over the coming weeks our offices at 100 Water Street will be professionally cleaned and we will take stock of what has been affected by the smoke and water damage sustained,” Rose stated. “There are many exciting things happening at Breakwater these days and though this fire will slow us down a step, we aren’t going anywhere. Breakwater has been in business for 37 years and will carry on with business as usual.”