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Bookends~Bringing writers and readers together

Meet Carrie Etter, American-born poet, critic, and academic, author of, among other work, Grief's Alphabet and The Weather in Normal.
Aug
23

Meet Carrie Etter, American-born poet, critic, and academic, author of, among other work, Grief's Alphabet and The Weather in Normal.

Etter is perhaps best known for her fresh approach to poetry, prose poetry, and eco poetry. She is the editor of two anthologies, has been a visiting lecturer at several universities in the UK, and recently launched her own press, Fox and Star Books, with a focus on underrepresented poets. Etter’s work includes Imagined Sons, Scar, The Tethers, The Weather in Normal, and Grief’s Alphabet. Tickets for this special event are $10 and include light refreshments, readings of selected works, and a lively conversation with the author. Signed copies of Etter’s poetry collections will be available for purchase on the night. Stop by Fiction Bookshop to reserve your place.

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Bookends with Ron Currie
Aug
28

Bookends with Ron Currie

“Literary thrillers just don’t come any better than Ron Currie’s The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne. It’s profoundly serious and terrifying in equal measure.” - Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize winning author

Come meet Ron Currie, author of The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne. Set in Maine, this gripping crime novel is currently under development with Netflix. As the award-winning author of five books (notably Everything Matters!), Currie’s accolades include the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Award, the Addison M. Metcalf Award, the Alex Award, and the Pushcart Prize. He has also received stellar critical attention from national media outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, The WallStreet Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and The Chicago Review of Books, as well as apt comparisons to historic writers like Kurt Vonnegut, George Saunders, and John Irving. Call or stop by Fiction to reserve your seat.

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Meet Shannon Parker, author of the heartwarming romance Love & Lobsters.
Aug
6

Meet Shannon Parker, author of the heartwarming romance Love & Lobsters.

“A beautiful, big-hearted tribute to love in all its forms…. Wonderful, swoony, and sweet in all the right ways, you’ll be smitten with Christmas Cove.” Amber Smith, New York Times Bestselling Author

I zoomed through this novel and found myself laughing and crying in equal measure, and I learned A LOT about lobsters! Tickets are $10 and include light refreshments and lively conversation with the author. Signed copies of the novel will be available for purchase. Stop by Fiction Bookshop to reserve your place.

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One Evening/Two Local Authors/Two Mysteries
Jul
24

One Evening/Two Local Authors/Two Mysteries

Meet Geoffrey Bates, author of Bitter Passage, and Barbara Burt, author of Counterpoint, who will read from their work before discussing what it takes to bring a mystery from intriguing concept to thrilling end. Tickets are $10 for this private event and include light refreshments and lively conversation. Signed copies of each book will be available for purchase. Stop by Fiction Bookshop to reserve your place.

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Meet Ellen Baker, author of The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson
Jun
26

Meet Ellen Baker, author of The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson

“An engaging, multigenerational family saga…Baker deftly weaves the lives of three generations of Larson women into a moving tale of secrets, identity, and found family.” ~Booklist

Tickets are $25 and include a signed copy of the novel, lively conversation, circus-themed treats, and light refreshment. Stop by Fiction Bookshop to sign up and reserve your place for our first ever Bookends event!

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Grand Opening
Mar
29

Grand Opening

Join us for our opening day!

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