On Tuesday, March 26th we will be joined by author Gail Shaffer Blankenau! She will be discussing her book Journey to Freedom, the first detailed history of Black enslavement in Nebraska Territory published by Bison Books of the University of Nebraska Press. About the Book: In late November of 1858 two enslaved Black women—Celia Grayson, […]

Join us at F&F on Tuesday, April 2nd at 5:30 for an evening with Ae Hee Lee, Siwar Masannat, Kelly Weber! About the Authors: Ae Hee Lee - Born in South Korea and raised in Peru, Ae Hee Lee is the author of ASTERISM (Tupelo Press 2024), selected by John Murillo for the Dorset Prize, […]

Join us at Francie and Finch Bookshop on April 5th at 5:30 as we celebrate the release of The Nebraska Sandhills published by Bison Books of The University of Nebraska Press! The Nebraska Sandhills features nearly forty essays about the history, people, geography, geology, ecology, and conservation of the Nebraska Sandhills, illustrated with hundreds of […]

With the launch of THE TITANIC SURVIVORS BOOK CLUB, a novel about novels, author Timothy Schaffert discusses seeking out the books that were on board the Titanic, and other bookish obsessions, with Pat Leach, host of the radio show and podcast “All About Books.” Bring along your own book mania for some literary therapy. PRE-ORDER […]

On Monday, April 8th, Francie & Finch Bookshop will be welcoming author Cynthia J. Sylvester! Cynthia will be joined in conversation with Timothy Schaffert about her debut novel The Half-White Album, published by the University of New Mexico Press. Purchase a copy of The Half-White Album HERE About the Book: The Half-White Album - This […]

Join us on Wednesday, April 10th at 5:30 to welcome poet and author Erin Belieu! She will be reading from her works of poetry titled Come-Hither Honeycomb and Slant Six. We'll see you there! About the Author: Erin Belieu’s poetry collection, Come-Hither Honeycomb, was published in February 2021. Belieu's other poetry collections are Infanta, winner of the […]

The Department of Classics and Religious Studies is co-sponsoring a book signing with Sarah McCammon on April 14 for her new book, The Exvangelicals. The event will be at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and Francie & Finch will be there to see Sarah's book!  Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - 113 N. 18th St. in Omaha About the Book: […]

Join us for an exciting event celebrating the new book from author Kij Johnson, described as "a surprising and exciting new collection of speculative and experimental stories that explore animal intelligences, gender, and the nature of stories." Go HERE to order your copy of The Privilege of the Happy Ending  About the Book: The Privilege […]

Join us on April 18th as author Uche Okonkwo launches her new book A Kind of Madness, named a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Oprah Daily! About the Book: A teenage girl from a poor family is dazzled by her rich, vivacious friend, but as the friend's behavior grows unstable and dangerous, she must decide […]

Hope Edelman will be at First Plymouth Church on Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 PM! The event is co-sponsored by Mourning Hope Grief Center. Francie and Finch Bookshop will be there to sell books that can be signed after the talk by Hope! About the Book: A validating new approach to the long-term grieving process […]

Join us for the launch of Under a Gathering Sky by Daniel Simon. Daniel will share some of his new poems in Under a Gathering Sky, followed by a book signing. Pre-order your copy HERE About the Book: The poems in Under a Gathering Sky present a quest narrative that examines the essence of questing […]

Lincoln Center Kiwanis (LCK) and The Hub, in partnership with OutNebraska, are working together on a project called The Stocking Project. They are knitting handmade stockings for youth who work with The Hub and may be lacking family connections or support during the holidays.  The goal is to create 65 stockings and stuff them with […]

Join us on April 25th at 5:30 as we welcome author Kerri Denell to the bookshop! She will be discussing her book Invited to More. We'll see you there! About the Book: Invited to More: Letters for Life – Love, Kerri is an authentic memoir that traces Kerri’s 100-day journey to deeper vulnerability, union with […]

Join us for Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27th! Francie & Finch Bookshop will be open for extended hours, from 10 am to 6 pm! On this, the last day of the Southeast Nebraska Independent Bookstore Crawl, at F&F you will find treats, special merch plus two books from our Advanced Reader copy stash […]

Join us on Tuesday, May 21st to chat with Brad Balukjian, bestselling author of The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball's Afterlife! His most recent book The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Wrestlemania, is described as another "eye-opening road trip adventure into a pocket of iconic pop […]

Join us as author Nathan Vieth and illustrator Karissa Bettendorf present their new book about friendship, Remy and the Lonely Dragon! About the Book: A beautiful children's story about a lonely dragon that learns to control his emotions and finds a friend! About the Illustrator: Karissa Bettendorf, owner of Karis Fine Arts, is an artist, […]

Join us for this exciting author visit! Chigozie Obioma will be in conversation with Kwame Dawes on Saturday, June 8th, to talk about his novel The Road to the Country. Obioma is a two- time Booker Prize finalist and a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We can't wait to see you there! Pre-Order The […]

On Thursday, June 13th, we will be joined by author, artist, and pastor Rebecca Craig! Rebecca will be signing books, sharing her art, and talking about her journey which led her to write a memoir. We can't wait to see you there! Call the shop to order your copy of the book today!  402-781-0459 About […]

Do you like poetry? Come spend the afternoon with Dr. Katie Marya (author of Sugar Work, 2022) to discuss a small selection of poems alongside passages from Carl Phillip's recent book My Trade Is Mystery: Seven Meditations from a Life in Writing. We'll end with a brief writing prompt. Handouts will be provided. Bring something to write […]

On June 20th at 5:30 PM, Francie & Finch will be hosting author Bruce Reyes-Chow! He will talk all things faith and culture, and will be available to sign books after his talk. We can't wait to see you there! Order a copy of Everything Good About God is True HERE About the Book: "You […]

Join us on Friday, June 21st as we celebrate the work of beloved artist and teacher Howard Kaye! A collection of his precious and unique works of watercolors will be on display and available for purchase. All of the proceeds will be split between the Prison Book Project and Lincoln Literacy, to continue Howard's legacy. […]

Join us on Saturday, June 29th for an exciting conversation and book talk with the founder of Sacred Seed, and the author of the upcoming book Rediscovering Turtle Island, Taylor Keen! Order a copy of Rediscovering Turtle Island HERE About the Book: An exploration of Indigenous cosmology and history in North America. While Western accounts […]

On Saturday, July 13th, author Laura Essay will join us to talk about her new novel Side Effects Are Minimal, a story that offers a gripping exploration of the opioid crisis and its profound impact on individuals, families, and society. Pre-order a copy of Side Effects Are Minimal HERE! Books will also be available for […]

Francie & Finch Bookshop will join Lincoln Yoga Center at Eastmont Living, 6315 O Street,  to welcome author and Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist Susi Amendola! Susi will talk about her new book, The Centered Heart, and introduce attendees to the power of yoga. We'll see you there! To order a copy of the book follow […]

Join us at Francie & Finch Bookshop on Saturday, July 20th at 4:30 PM as we welcome author, photographer, and conservationist Alan Bartels! Alan will present his newest book 100 Things to Do in the Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die.   To order a copy of the book, follow the link HERE! About the Book: Some […]

On Saturday, August 10th at 4:30, former state senator and author of the new memoir Running Naked: Surviving the Legacy of Family in Rural Nebraska, Colby Coash, will be sharing his work with guests at Francie & Finch Bookshop! We'll see you there! About the Book: FROM DUSTY ROADS AND DEAD ENDS, A NEBRASKA NATIVE […]

Join us on Saturday, August 17th at 4:30! Dr. Jerry Bockoven will be presenting his book What Rhymes With Therapy?: Poetic Pathways to Hope and Healing in Troubled Times, a book where "each poem is like a therapy session that offers insights and directions designed to make you strong and resilient in a time when […]

Poet Ava Nathaniel Winter will be launching her new book Transgenesis at Francie & Finch Bookshop on September 21st a 4:30. We are excited to celebrate this new work, recently featured in the New York Times Book Review, and hailed by fellow authors as "fearless" and "timely". We can't wait to see you there! To […]

Francie and Finch Bookshop is pleased to announce the date for a special book launch for esteemed author Kwame Dawes! On August 23rd at 6:00 PM, Kwame will be reading from his new book of poetry Sturge Town, hailed by Herman Sutter of the Library Journal as "filled with tenderness, curiosity, and compassion for what […]