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 […]

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 […]

Join us on Wednesday, September 4th, as author Chris Quigg joins in conversation with Ken Bloom about his new book Grace in All Simplicity! To pre-order your signed copy, follow the link HERE! About the Book: An enthralling and accessible account of humanity's quest to make sense of our physical world, told through interwoven tales […]

Join us on Thursday, September 12th as we welcome back poet Bruce E. Whitacre to Francie & Finch Bookshop to read from his new book Good Housekeeping! To order your copy go to the link HERE! About the Book: The contradictions of privilege and want, the dynamics of gay marriage, the joy of a good […]

Join us for an exciting book launch with the "Depraved Writers Club"! Alena Bruzas and author of Pornography Wars, Kelsy Burke, will launch Alena's new novel by discussing how they handle writing dark or controversial subject matter as well as how Alena conceived of the idea of To the Bone. To pre-order your signed copy […]

Join us in welcoming Great Plains historian and author Jeff Barnes to F&F Bookshop on Wednesday, September 18th at 5:30! He will be signing copies of his book Forts of the Northern Plains: A Guide to Military and Civilian Posts of the Plains Indian Wars. This new edition now features more than 150 military and civilian […]

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 […]

Author Maura Jane Farrelly will be visiting Francie & Finch Bookshop on Saturday, September 28th at 4:30 to discuss her new book Compliments of Hamilton and Sargent: A Story of Mystery and Tragedy on the Gilded Age Frontier. Farrelly explores these narratives as stories about the early demise of our right to be forgotten. We […]

Join us on Zoom, on October 3rd at 7:00 PM, as author Pascha Sotolongo joins in conversation with Timothy Schaffert as they celebrate her new book of stories The Only Sound is the Wind! To register for the event follow the link HERE! Pre-Order a copy of the book HERE! About the Book: In the […]

Join us for an evening with award-winning author Allison L. Bitz! We will be celebrating Allison's new book Three Things About Emmy Crawford!  Allison will be in conversation about the book and its themes with guests Joan F. Smith and Laura Taylor Namey. We can't wait to see you there! Pre-Order Your Copy HERE! About […]

Join us on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:30 as the UNL Institute for Ethnic Studies welcomes Dr. Simon Wood and Dr. Abla Hasan to Francie and Finch Bookshop. Simon's most recent work of translation brings the 1923 work The Caliphate or Supreme Imamate by Muhammad Rashid Rida to English-speaking professors and students for the first […]

Francie & Finch Bookshop will be selling copies of author Dr. Jeremi Suri's book Civil War by Other Means: America's Long and Unfinished Fight for Democracy during and after the 12:00pm and the 7:00pm events. Find information about the lectures below: A HOUSE DIVIDED, POLITICS TODAY AND AMERICAN HISTORY A PANEL DISCUSSION REFLECTING ON THE […]