Join us as author John T. Price visits Francie & Finch Bookshop and reads from his newest work of non-fiction, Goethe's Oak: A Holocaust Story. “A tree that thinks — most of us would imagine this impossible. Yet in Goethe’s Oak, John Price has created a compassionate, compelling, and utterly believable narrator. Its story is […]
It's that time of year again for our annual celebration! Come visit us on Plaid Friday, November 28th, or Shop Small Saturday, November 29th to join in the fun! Loads of new inventory Original Art Homemade treats and hot cider Free ARC with purchase and as always, free gift wrapping! Visiting Authors on Shop Small […]
Join us on Thursday, December 4th as we welcome memoirist Susan Bruzas to Francie & Finch Bookshop. She will be reading from her new book Turning on the Light: My Mysterious Illness and the Year that Transformed Me. This powerful new memoir shines a light on the silent struggle of a life-threatening, unexplained illness—and the […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On February 19th, author and adventurer Kevin Fedarko, will be presenting for the Beyond Adventure Speaker Series and signing books at the Swanson Auditorium in the Nebraska Union. You don't want to miss it! About the Book: The Grand Canyon is an American treasure, visited by more than 6 million people a year, many of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on Saturday, March 21st at 4:30 PM as we welcome 5 Nebraska poets to read from the new book 'until there are no words left' - Nebraska Poets on Writing Amidst the Storm, in which they all contributed! This book was edited by Chuck Peek. Phip Ross - Fulbright Scholar, teaches at SCC […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]