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 […]