2026 Independent Bookstore Spirit Week
It's Indie Bookstore Week! Headed into Independent Bookstore Day on April 25, come and join us for a week of fun!
It's Indie Bookstore Week! Headed into Independent Bookstore Day on April 25, come and join us for a week of fun!
In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month, we have chosen to read the extraordinary debut novel from Patmeena Sabit who was born in Kabul and grew up in Virginia. The book is extraordinary - it tells the story of a family of Afghan refugees living in Virginia as they experience a time of great fortune and […]
It's back! JOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY! Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country. This is our second one and we could not be more excited! Keep an eye on this space (and follow us on Facebook and Instagram) for more about […]
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE - This is “May’s” Nonfiction pick The unfortunate reality of nonfiction is that it is frequently sad. The Serviceberry is not, and we thought we all could use some brightness after a long winter. Published in 2024, the book critiques consumerism and scarcity, advocating for a shift towards interconnectedness, gratitude, […]
THIS BOOK CLUB HAS BEEN MOVED UP ONE WEEK FROM MAY 13. Stop us if you've heard this before: At Swim-Two-Birds is a 1939 postmodern, metafictional novel by Irish author Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan) that explores the nature of storytelling through multiple, nested narratives, blending Irish folklore, satire, and modernist techniques. The plot centers on […]
Join us in welcoming Renee Gilmore and Bronson Lemer, both local Minnesota authors with stories to tell. In her debut memoir, Wayfinding, Renee Gilmore confronts the impetus behind her lifelong wanderlust: a lifetime shaped by loss, betrayal, and sexual violence. Told through a series of car trips and postcards from the road, this powerful memoir maps […]
Welcome back to the store Renee Gilmore and Bronson Lemer! They're going to share with us readings from their individual work, and then discuss between themselves and with the rest […]