• Live Music at Francie & Finch! – Prairie Psycho

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us on Friday, December 5th as we have some fun with Prairie Psycho, a Lincoln based garage-rock/power pop band! Do some holiday shopping, enjoy live music, and enjoy some cozy treats!! We can't wait to see you there!

  • Book Celebration – The Day We Found Yesterday

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us for a fun celebration of Tamara Dever's new book The Day We Found Yesterday! About the Book: The Day We Found Yesterday A picture book that bridges generations with stories, songs, and a little retro magic. What if the greatest treasure isn’t something you find, but something you share? Join Eileen and her […]

  • Visiting Author – Tom Chorneau – Mrs. Cook and the Klan: Booze, Bloodshed, and Bigotry in America’s Heartland

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us on December 10th at 5:30 as we give a warm welcome to Tom Chorneau! He will be discussing his book Mrs. Cook and the Klan. “Booze, law, politics, temperance, racism, and organized crime all converged one hundred years ago in Iowa. Tom Chorneau uncovers the origins of how each of these components became […]

  • Book Launch – Carole Levin & Marguerite A. Tassi – Creatively Expanding the Premodern: Historical and Literary Afterlives

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us as we celebrate the release of Creatively Expanding the Premodern: Historical and Literary Afterlives  by Carole Levin, Marguerite A.Tassi, Christine Stewart-Nuñez and Julia Griffin Co-authors Carole Levin and Marguerite A.Tassi will read from the book with Q&A and booksigning to follow. About the Book: This book highlights the stories of women from premodern history […]

  • The Librarians at Joyo Theatre

    Taco Tuesday Familia is a community of neighbors, friends, and families who come together to stand up for justice, dignity, and compassion in Nebraska. We are Latinos and allies who believe that when we share our stories and meals, and take action together, we can build a stronger, more welcoming state for everyone. Francie & […]

  • Visiting Author – Brad Bigelow – Virginia Faulkner: A Life in Two Acts

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us on Saturday, January 24th as we welcome writer Brad Bigelow to Lincoln! He will be presenting his upcoming book Virginia Faulkner: A Life in Two Acts. Published by the University of Nebraska Press, this new book tells the story of writer and editor Virginia Falkner. You don't want to miss this fascinating history! Pre-Order […]

  • February First Friday Celebration with artist Tom Sheppard

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us as we welcome back beloved local artist Tom Sheppard as he presents his new show! We will be open late, until 7:30, for a reception during Lincoln's First Friday Art Walk on February 6th! We can't wait to see you there! About the Artist: Tom Sheppard is a well-known Nebraska artist, often associated […]

  • Book Launch Celebration – Kristen Hoerl – The Impossible Woman: Television, Feminism, and the Future

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us as we celebrate the book launch of Kristen Hoerl's new book The Impossible Woman: Television, Feminism, and the Future!  To order your copy today, visit the link HERE! About the Book: Although it may seem like the proliferation of strong women on television is a feminist achievement, a deeper look into their stories […]

  • Visiting Authors – Lexi Rodriguez and Kelsi Kautz- The Big Little Dream

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us on Saturday, February 21st as we welcome author and volleyball player Lexi Rodriguez and her co-author Kelsi Kautz to Francie & Finch Bookshop! Together they will present their new children's book The Big Little Dream. “Working with Lexi on this project has been a dream. We can’t wait to see how The Big […]

  • Book Launch- Melissa J. Homestead in conversation with Emily Rau – The Professor’s House by Willa Cather

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us at Francie & Finch Bookshop as we celebrate the newest edition of Willa Cather's The Professor's House, with Melissa Homestead! Homestead, a Professor of English and Program Faculty in Women's and Gender Studies at UNL, brings to life this new edition with a brand new introduction and notes for those looking to dive […]

  • Book Launch – Carolyn Zeisset – Caught in the Middle

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Francie & Finch Bookshop is pleased to welcome back author and historian Carolyn Zeisset as she presents her newest novel for kids and adults, Caught in the Middle, a story about twelve-year-old Alice who is caught between childhood and adulthood, changing women’s roles, and World War I America and a German-speaking, peace-church heritage. The novel […]

  • Book Launch – Alison Pearce Stevens – When Beavers Move In

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us as we welcome back beloved children's author Alison Pearce Stevens as she brings hands on demonstrations to dive us into the world of her newest book When Beavers Move In! Pre-Order your copy today by following the link HERE! About the Book: When beavers move in, they chew down a tree. They nibble […]

  • Visiting Author – Ron Rosmann – A Practical Farmer’s Journey: A History of Community, Stewardship, and Resilience

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us at Francie & Finch Bookshop as we welcome farmer and author Ron Rosmann! He will be talking about his work in sustainable and organic farming, and will give us a "blueprint" for sustainable farming in our own area. Stop by the shop or follow the link HERE to order your copy today! About […]

  • Visiting Author – Elizabeth Zaleski – The Trouble with Loving Poets and Other Essays on Failure

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    With excitement, Francie & Finch welcomes you to join us for a visit from author Elizabeth Zaleski! She will be presenting her new book of personal essays, The Trouble with Loving Poets and Other Essays on Failure and writes about the book, “If you’ll bear with me, we’re going to get a bit technical. And […]

  • Tom Hallman, Jr., – Dispatches Across America

    Calling all writers that believe in the power of story to connect, illuminate and move readers.   Tom Hallman Jr., who won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing, is a senior editor at Colliers magazine. He is in charge of Dispatches Across America, a gathering place for stories that rise from the ground beneath […]

  • Independent Bookstore Day 2026

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Come take part in Independent Bookstore Day 2026! We will be open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM in celebration of the special role that independent bookstores hold in our communities. We can't wait to see you there! Francie & Finch Bookshop is pleased to welcome the following authors during this celebration: Alan Bartels will […]

  • Visiting Author – Michael Clair – We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball: How the Czech Republic’s Amateur Underdogs Became World Baseball Classic Heroes

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us at 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 2nd as we welcome Michael Clair an author and reporter at MLB.com specializing in international baseball and the World Baseball Classic. His new book We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball dives into the remarkable story of the Czech Republic's national baseball team, moving from underdogs to a team on […]

  • Visiting Author – Garrett Peck – The Bright Edges of the World: Willa Cather and Her Archbishop

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    On Tuesday, June 9th, we welcome author and historian Garrett Peck, from New Mexico, to Francie & Finch Bookshop! He will be presenting his book, The Bright Edges of the World: Willa Cather and Her Archbishop. The book explores Cather’s travels to the Southwest that inspired her to write her “best book” (her words), Death […]

  • Visiting Author – Lisa Knopp – Ravelings: Essays on Love, Loss, and Wonder (American Lives )

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us as we welcome author Lisa Knopp on June 13th at 4:30! She will read from her recent book of essays, Ravelings, published by the University of Nebraska Press. To order a copy of the book, follow the link HERE. About the Book:  In Ravelings, Lisa Knopp takes up an older, opposing meaning of the verb “ravel”—“to […]

  • Pineapple Days Annual Sale

    Shop downtown merchants Tsuru, Threads, Lincoln Running CO., Stella, A Novel Idea, Gomez Art Supply, Metro Art Gallery, RayGun, Ruby Begonias, The Framing Company and Underground Printing.   More to come!

  • Book of Poetry Launch – Nicole Lachat in conversation with Ber Anena – The Red We Silk

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us in welcoming poet Nicole Lachat as she presents her new book of poetry The Red We Silk. Nicole will be joined in a special conversation with fellow writer, Ber Anena. This event will be held on Tuesday, June 30th and is open to the public! To order your copy of The Red We […]

  • Book Launch – Pulse by Maria Nazos in Conversation with Debra F. Nordyke

    Maria Nazos sits down with Debra Nordyke to talk about her latest book of poetry, Pulse. Join us for this amazing author event!  Book signing to follow the talk. "Named for the Pulse nightclub shooting and the rhythm of heartbeats, this collection of poems grapples with finding life amid profound losses. The poems of PULSE […]

  • Book Launch – Alena Bruzas in conversation with Allison Bitz – The Broken Edge of the World

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Francie & Finch Bookshop is pleased to host the celebratation of the launch of Alena Bruzas 3rd novel, The Broken Edge of the World! Come hear her in conversation with cherished local author Allison Bitz! We can't wait to see you there! Pre-order your copy of The Broken Edge of the World, here! About the […]

  • Visiting Author – Colleen Morton Busch in conversation with Judy Lorenzen – Smolder

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us as we welcome Ex Ophidia's 2025 winner for the Richard-Gabriel Rummonds Poetry Prize, Colleen Morton Busch, as she presents her book of poetry Smolder. Colleen will be joined in conversation by writer Judy Lorenzen. We will see you there!  About the Book: Smolder takes its title from a diagnosis my husband received 20 […]

  • Meet Nebraska Historian Ed Zimmer – Nebraska Telephone Company History and Beyond

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Francie & Finch Bookshop is celebrating 10 years in the historic Telephone Building! Join us on August 8th as beloved local historian and author Ed Zimmer takes us on an in-depth journey through the history of our home, the LincolnTelephone Building and the Nebraska Telephone Company! Following the talk, Ed's publications, including all 3 volumes […]

  • Book Launch – David Moscovich – Premieres: A Memoir in Verse

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Francie and Finch Bookshop is pleased to welcome back author David Moscovich! Join us as we celebrate Premieres: A Memoir in Verse! Books available for purchase at the event with author signing to follow talk. About the Author: David Moscovich (it/its) is the Romanian-American author of four novels and two books of poetry: You Are […]

  • Book Launch – Matt Schur – Even This is Holy Ground: Poetry

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us as we welcome back poet Matt Schur! He will be reading from his new book of poetry Even This is Holy Ground. Read more about it below! To order your copy of his new book, follow the link HERE: About the Book: Even This Is Holy Ground is a poetry collection rooted in Christian […]

  • Visiting Author – Marlene Zuk – Outsider Animals: How the Creatures at the Margins of Our Lives Have the Most to Teach Us

    Francie & Finch Bookshop 130 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Join us as we welcome author and evolutionary biologist Marlene Zuk to Francie & Finch Bookshop at 5:30 on August 18th to sign copies of her book Outsider Animals: How the Creatures at the Margins of Our Lives Have the Most to Teach Us! Marlene will be visiting Lincoln as the keynote speaker for the […]