About Us

---

Opening December 2025

• Leland’s only full indie bookstore — no big-box bestsellers only
• 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 every Saturday @ 10 AM (free with purchase)

Gift-Ready

• Beautiful hardcovers, book + mug + plant bundles
• Free gift wrapping with recycled paper

• 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
• 30-Day Return — if you didn’t love it, swap it

• Grand Opening: 20% off all books
• First Edition Friday — rare finds 
• Poetry Open Mic 
• Book + Plant Pairings — e.g., The Secret Life of Plants + a monstera
• 
  

Follow @palousellc on Instagram/X for staff reviews, book hauls, and launch previews. Your next great read starts in December. 📖☕🌿