Firefly Bookstore, New & Used

Children will love this poignant - and laugh out loud funny - story abut our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care.

I'm Very Busy, $17.99

Order your copy here:
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Discover how Henri Matisse and his family resisted Fascism in Nazi-occupied France - through sabotage, rescue, reinvention, and revolutionary art that lit the darkness of war.

Matisse At War, $29

Order your copy here:
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The series is partially based on the works and lives of the Brothers Grimm, with the titular protagonists, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, being their fictional descendants, and the supporting cast featuring many characters from the Grimms' fairytales.

We have all 9 books - priced between $5- $6 apiece.

Stop by the store to browse our complete collection of mini kits - they make great stocking stuffers.

Some are holiday themed, but we also have a selection of mini kits that make great gifts year round.

Or, check out our website:
www.fireflybookstore...

Main Street from the light at Whiteoak to the light at Noble St is closed in Kutztown due to what might be a water main break. The Borough is working on that area. We are OPEN!

There's an official Fourth Wing coloring book.

$18.99

Order your copy here:
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Sandra Boynton has a new holiday picture book for the young and the young at heart.

"A Dance with Santa Claus," $18.99

We're happy to hold a copy for you if you ask - but we can also gift wrap a copy and ship it to loved ones near and far. Let us know!

A true story of guns, country, and the IRA's secret American army in Philadelphia.

We have a gently used hardcover for $14.99. Give a holler if you're interested!

Don't miss the original story that hatched Mothra, one of the most beloved creatures in the "kaijuverse" - available in English for the first time.

The Luminous Fairies and Mothra, $19.95, now available in paperback

Order here:
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This is an electrifying novel about two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder.

"The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau," $14.99, hardcover.

It's in gift quality shape, so if you're interested, give a holler!

We have new copies of "An Anthology of Christmas," $20.

It's got a quick overview of the animals, places, foods and traditions of Christmas, and it's great for an elementary school audience.

Let us know if you'd like a copy for your classroom or your personal collection.

O. Henry for the Holidays Check out O. Henry for the Holidays - <b>THE PERFECT GIFT FOR BOOK LOVERS: Get all 7 of O. Henry&rsquo;s classic Thanksgiving and Christmas stories, including "The Gift of the Magi," in one short story collection!<br><br>Complete with helpful notes about each short story's biographical and cultural contexts</b><br><br>&ldquo;There are just as many real Christmas stories as ever, if we would only dig &rsquo;em up,&rdquo; wrote William Sydney Porter. The first short story he published under the pen name O. Henry was a holiday tale (&ldquo;Whistling Dick&rsquo;s Christmas Stocking&rdquo;), while his best-known work, &ldquo;The Gift of the Magi,&rdquo; has inspired countless Yuletide movies and television episodes. Library of America presents all seven of his seasonal offerings&mdash;including two about Thanksgiving, the &ldquo;one day that is purely American&rdquo;:<br><br><ul><li>The Purple Dress&nbsp;</li><li>Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen</li><li>Whistling Dick&rsquo;s Christmas Stocking</li><li>A Chaparral Christmas Gift</li><li>Christmas by Injunction</li><li>The Gift of the Magi</li><li>Compliments of the Season</li></ul><br>You&rsquo;ll meet characters only O. Henry could have imagined: Maida, a shop clerk who scrimps and saves for a new dress to wear to the employee holiday party. Stuffy Pete, a homeless man who suffers through the generosity of back-to-back Thanksgiving dinners. The Frio Kid, a murderous outlaw who unexpectedly commits a single act of generosity. Whistling Dick, a tramp who stumbles upon a potentially lethal act of arson and robbery. Cherokee, a gold prospector who strikes it rich and decides to play Santa Claus. And Fuzzy, an alcoholic &ldquo;soldier of misfortune,&rdquo; who stumbles upon the lost rag doll belonging to a millionaire&rsquo;s five-year-old daughter.&nbsp;<br><br>Always witty, often outrageously funny, and filled with O. Henry&rsquo;s famous plot twists, these stories take readers from New Mexico and Texas, through New Orleans, and to New York City to find the holiday spirit all across America. by O. Henry on Bookshop.org US!

The perfect gift for book lovers includes all 7 of O. Henry's classic Thanksgiving and Christmas stories, including "The Gift of the Magi," and "The Purple Dress," in one short story collection.

O. Henry for the Holidays, $15

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"The Pumpkin Spice Cafe," $9.50, used.

This is in gift quality shape, I don't think its been read. If you'd like to snag a copy for yourself, or for a loved one this holiday season, give a holler and we'll hold if for you!

"My friend Lee and I have made this book for Woodchucks of every size, to keep the corporate robots out of your life and the human creativity and affection in. Oh, and it’s also a butt-load of fun!"

Little Woodchucks, $35. Want a copy? Let us know, we have 'em!

"The Pumpkin Spice Cafe," $9.50, used.

This is in gift quality shape, I don't think its been read. If you'd like to snag a copy for yourself, or for a loved one this holiday season, give a holler and we'll hold if for you!

With ecological insight, Priyanka Kumar offers a lyrical journey blending science, memoir and history - reframing how we see the wild through America's favorite fruit.

The Light Between the Apples, $32

Order your copy here:
tinyurl.com/zbxwaj9d

If you're looking for a gift for the crafty and literary person in your life, perhaps consider this Jane Austen cross stitch kit. It comes with 4 patterns, the hoop, needle and plenty of thread (so no worries if you have to rip it out and start over!)

$14.95

"You Shouldn't Have Come Here," is a Jeneva Rose book we've never seen before. Used, $8.50

Let us know if you'd like us to set this aside for you!

The definitive, career-spanning collection of writing from Anthony Bourdain is assembled for the first time in book form, with an introduction by Patrick Radden Keefe.

The Anthony Bourdain Reader, $40

Order copies here: tinyurl.com/t7jbajtk

A signed book by a favorite author can lend an *extra* little bit of magic to a beloved story or simply be a fun detail if you pick up a book by a new author.

We have a selection of signed new/used, non fiction and fiction books for kids and grownups:

www.fireflybookstore...

We offer gift wrapping all year long, and have a variety of papers to choose from.

Today was pretty busy, but we are saving our energies for TOMORROW! Please do stop by Firefly for Small Business Saturday. Get your holiday shopping done in a fun atmosphere! And lets not forget self-care...get something nice for you, too!

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A sweeping, gorgeously produced celebration of beloved American writer, artist, and illustrator Edward Gorey on his 100th birthday. Issued by the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust and produced in creative partnership with The Edward Gorey House.

"E is for Edward," $60. Let us know if you'd like a copy

Tamora Pierce is an author whose rarely come in, but when they do, they leave pretty quickly.

These are gently used copies of the entire Song of the Lioness series, $4.99 apiece.

Give a holler if you'd like us to hold them for you!

Each book in the "I SURVIVED" series tells a terrifying and thrilling story from history, through the eyes of a kid who lived to tell the tale.

They're intended for kids ages 7-12, and can be a great introduction to big issues in the world.

Browse our selection here:
www.fireflybookstore...

These are vintage hardcover copies of Little House on the Prairie books, $14.99 each.

Farmer Boy (this was my favorite <3)
On the Banks of Plum Creek
Little House in the Big Woods

If you're interested, let us know. We just got them in, and these are the only ones left.

We've sold more than a hundred copies of "The House of Leaves," but this is the first time we've ever seen a used copy of this Mark Z. Danielewski book come in, and - its a first edition hardcover.

"The Fifty Year Sword," $44.99

Let us know if you'd like to purchase this one.

Part of the task for this week is to process a large batch of books for our military history section. This particular collection is full of books on topics we don't typically see - the French and Indian War, the War of 1812, the First World War.

If you're interested, consider stopping by!

Part of the task for this week is to process a large batch of books for our military history section. This particular collection is full of books on topics we don't typically see - the French and Indian War, the War of 1812, the First World War.

If you're interested, consider stopping!

Just in! We have copies of horror author Richard Chizmar's books. These copies are signed! We have limited quantities. We will hold for a maximum of 3 days. If they are not paid for or picked up after the 3rd day, they will be released for sale again. Call or come in today to get your copy!