Poetry Reading with Ae Hee Lee, Siwar Masannat and Kelly Weber

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, […]

Author Event – John Waters – River City One

Join us for a special author event on Tuesday, November 14th at 5:30! We will be joined by author and Nebraska resident John Waters as he presents his novel River City One! John writes, “I want people to know that war traumatizes everyone it touches.The feeling passes through marriages, families and generations, not just those […]

First Friday Book Launch – The Nebraska Sandhills

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 […]

Visiting Author – Cynthia J. Sylvester with Timothy Schaffert – The Half-White Album

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 […]

Visiting Author – Erin Belieu – Poetry

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

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 […]

Book Talk ***at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Omaha- Sarah McCammon -The Exvangelicals

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: […]

Author Visit – Kij Johnson – The Privilege of the Happy Ending: Small, Medium, and Large Stories

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

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 […]

Visiting Author – Uche Okonkwo in conversation with Timothy Schaffert – A Kind of Madness

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

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 […]

Book Launch With Poet Daniel Simon – Under a Gathering Sky

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

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 […]

The Stocking Project Book Drive**** EXTENDED

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 […]

Visiting Author – Kerri Denell – Invited to More: Letters for Life – Love, Kerri

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

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 […]

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Francie & Finch Bookshop!

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 […]

Author Visit- Brad Balukjian – The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Wrestlemania

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

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 […]

Book Launch – Nathan Vieth & Karissa Bettendorf – Remy the Lonely Dragon

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

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, […]

Visiting Author – Chigozie Obioma – The Road to the Country

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 […]

Poetry in the Afternoon – Poetry Workshop with Dr. Katie Marya

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 […]

Howard Kaye Art Celebration

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. […]

Visiting Author – Taylor Keen – Rediscovering Turtle Island: A First Peoples’ Account of the Sacred Geography of America

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 […]

Visiting Author – Laura Essay – Side Effects Are Minimal: A Novel

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 […]

Visiting Author ***At Eastmont Living – Susi Amendola – The Centered Heart: Evidence Based Mind Body Practices to Stress Less and Improve Cardiac Health

Eastmont Towers 6315 O Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

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 […]

Visiting Author – Colby Coash – Running Naked: Surviving the Legacy of Family in Rural Nebraska

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

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 […]

Visiting Author – Jerry Bockoven – What Rhymes With Therapy?: Poetic Pathways to Hope and Healing in Troubled Times

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

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 […]

Book Launch Celebration- Ava Nathaniel Winter – Transgenesis

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 […]

Book Launch – Kwame Dawes – Sturge Town

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

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 […]

Visiting Author – John Janovy, Jr. PhD – Life Lessons From a Parasite: What Tapeworms, Flukes, Lice, and Roundworms Can Teach Us About Humanity’s Most Difficult Problems

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

Author and prize-winning scientist John Janovy, Jr. PhD will be visiting Francie & Finch Bookshop to present his new book Life Lessons From a Parasite on Saturday, 8/24! You don't want to miss this fun and educational event. We'll see you there! Pre-Order Your Copy of the Book HERE! About the Book: The answers to […]