About Us

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Opening Jan 2026

• Leland’s only full indie bookstore — no big-box bestsellers only
• Amazing pricing — Averages around 50% off retail prices, comparable or better to Amazon!
• Hand-curated by readers, for readers — staff picks, hidden gems, local authors
• Fresh arrivals weekly — small presses, signed copies, limited editions
• Every book comes with a bookmark & conversation — ask your barista
• Open 7 days a week — grab a latte and linger

Local & NC Authors

• Fiction, poetry, cookbooks, kids’ books by Brunswick County writers
• Monthly Meet the Author signings

Indie & Small Press

• Debut novels, poetry chapbooks, zines
• Titles you won’t find on Amazon’s front page

Staff Picks Wall

• Rotating shelf with handwritten notes: “This one made me cry on my break”
• Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Romance, Memoir, Young Adult

Kids & Family

• Picture books, chapter series, activity kits
• Story Time Monthly @ 10 AM 

Gift-Ready

• Beautiful hardcovers, bibles, special editions

• Buy a book, get 10% off a coffee (or vice versa)
• Book Club Starter Kit — 10% off 6+ copies + free meeting space
• Pre-Order Board — reserve upcoming releases

• Grand Opening 
• Poetry Open Mic 
• Book + Plant Pairings

Follow @palousenc on Instagram for staff reviews, book hauls, and launch previews. Your next great read starts in January. 📖☕🌿