This weeks Local Author Post is "River Names," by Michael J Downing, $20.
He is heavily influenced by Robert Frost and Mary Oliver, who boldly celebrate the powerful connection between humans and nature.
April is Poetry Month, and we have an extensive collection of local poetry. Come check it out!
Today's local author post is by Valerie Faulckes, a registered nurse, who wrote “Hidden Tears: The Perfect Relationship”: a compelling and powerful story about what a woman is driven to while trying to escape an abusive relationship and search for the fulfilling one she always imagined. $9.95
Love & Poetry Have No Limits at Firefly 7pm on April 17. Join us for an evening celebrating LGBTQ+ voices, hosted by Robin Gow, with featured readers and open mic. Free and open to all.
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(Un)faith Songs is an exploration of mythologies, the dominating ones that form religions, and personal ones like childhood memories that become mythic over time; it is a critical reflection of a childhood influenced by Catholicism and an attempt to find the divine in the beauty of the everyday, $10
In this collection, the author reflects on two profound losses: the passing of a child who lived only hours, and the death of a mother whose absence still echoes. He confronts the moments that shape us; conversations never spoken, forgiveness never voiced, and memories that refuse to fade - $13.99
Join author Seth Duval as he takes a plunge into the depths of what life could mean for him in "At the End of Our Travels." Seeking answers into what life holds, why we do the things we do, and letting go of friends and family. What could possibly make the pain and suffering all worth it? $10.99
This week's Local Author Post is a poetry collection by Brandon Krieg. It is part of his back catalogue, published before he was hired by the university and moved to Kutztown.
"Source to Mouth," $9.00
April is Poetry Month, and we have an extensive selection of local poetry. Come check it out!
Mary's quiet life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes entangled in a deadly conflict between an endangered race and those determined to eradicate it; she choses to confront unspeakable horrors and commit to uncovering the truth.
We have copies of "Scales of Anguish," in stock, $19.95
"The Mystery of A Nubbins" by William Wiist is a middle-grade fantasy novel about two brothers, Peter and Andrew, who encounter a mysterious creature called A Nubbins, leading one brother into an underground world and the other to seek help from ancient lore to solve the mystery. $29.99, hardcover
Local author Roy Timpe published a book about boatbuilding, which we shelved in our transportation section.
Building the 12 Foot Nesting Swampscott Dory Tender: (All the information you need to build this boat) $26.99
We have plenty of copies if you need one!
We are going to hold the scheduled Open Mic tonight! We hope you will join us at 6:30.
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We are open! The snow was not as bad as feared. We got the sidewalk clear, and we're here. Once you dig yourself out, stop on by!
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"This is Yuck," is a story about Graham. He's a very picky eater. He doesn't eat pancakes, jelly donuts, or blueberry pie - only chicken.
(Good Lord, this sounds familiar...)
But one day, his parents try something new....
$9.99. This children's book will delight the youngest readers in your life.
We have cookies! Troop 1315 is selling in front of our store. Stock up before the storm! Oh, and there's books too!
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"Stronger than Steel," by local author Jeffrey Parks, charts the rebirth of the city of Bethlehem from 13% unemployment in 1983 to its modern incarnation as a culturally, socially, and economically robust city due, in part, to a festival that now draws a million people annually. $14.75
Open all weekend and Monday too! With this long weekend, come feel the love. Of lovely books that is! New releases are in, the used shelves are packed, and we’ve got games and puzzles ready.
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It's a long weekend coming up, come browse with us. New releases are in, the used shelves are packed, and we’ve got games and puzzles ready for the weekend. Open Friday through Monday
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"Nurturing Wisdom," by Diane Lauer Hallman is a compassionate guide for women in midlife who are navigating change, seeking clarity, and longing for renewal. This books helps you discern what truly lasts, let go of what is fleeting, and step confidently into a season of flourishing. $21.99
This series by Local Author Bob Boehmer tells the story of a small town in PA - the historic borough called Emmaus happens to also be inhabited by an underground world of mice that live in the Burrow of E. M. Maus.
We have both books, ($12 each), and they are early chapter books for young readers.
Friends of Fantasy Day! A one day sale on all adult, Teen, and YA Fantasy titles! We will also be featuring two authors - L. Ryan Storms author of Slip, & Ethan Weisbeck, author of Scales of Anguish.
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As you can probably guess from looking out the window, we are not going to be able to open the store this morning. We will post updates as we decide when we can be open again. Stay warm, stay safe!
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We might have to be closed Sunday or even Monday... (depends if we can get to the store!)
We're having a last-minute SALE! Books, Games, Puzzles all 20% off!
Everything but sale items and consignment items - get here before the snow!
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We just restocked all our puzzle collections. Pomegranate, eBoo, SunsOut, MasterPieces, White Mountain...1000, 500, 300 sets. Stock up for winter! We will be open all day Saturday. Sunday & Monday depends on weather & plow.
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Given that we might have to be closed Sunday or even Monday... (depends if we can get to the store!)
Let's have a last-minute SALE! Books, Games, Puzzles all 20% off!
Everything but sale items and consignment items!
#fireflybookstore #keepinitkutztown #lehighvalley #indiebookstore #berkscounty
This week's Local Author Post is Tabassam Shah's "Red & Crescent Moons," $15.
Appalachia has received wider attention in recent years, with the increasing recognition that Appalachia extends beyond rural West Virginia and Kentucky; this poetry collection reminds us of the diversity of the region.
In "Growin' Up Skook," Baby Boomer author Thomas M Malafarina provides personal and humorous anecdotes about growing up in "the Skook" that anyone who grew up in a small town in the '60s can relate to and everyone can enjoy.
"Growin' Up Skook," $19.95
Local author Laurel Radzieski's "Leaf Manifesto," $20, examines the trend of women turning into trees through the lens of standardized testing.
Informative, playful, and often participatory, this is a beginner's guide to treehood for anyone interested in being a tree, being a woman, or being alive.
Bath time is an adventure for the Crayons! Red likes to relax in the bath. Esteban likes to pretend to be a pirate. And Beige actually prefers a shower! Make bath time the best part of the day with this laugh-out-loud mini hardcover book, $9.99
There's a new Colleen Hoover book out today, and we have copies!
The paperback copies are available for $16.99, but if you prefer one in hardcover, we have one for $21.74.
And, of course, we have plenty of new and used copies of her backstock, too. Stop by and snag the ones you need <3
Have you ever strayed so far from spirituality that you lost all motivation to return to it? Local author Andrea Anne Aloyious has - and she wrote about it in her book, "A Sacred Journey."
If you're searching for the guidance of the universe, this book is a great place to start. $15.