The “secret” is out. Clover and Jackie Bennett, authors of the supernatural thriller "Superior's Secret” and the “Silver Creek” series will visit Foxes & Fireflies to celebrate their newest book, “Sliver Skies.” Stop by for bookish discussion, snacks and a chance to snag an autographed copy. There will be a reading at 3 p.m.

Franco Pagnucci, Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, will be reading poems from "Again the Red Fox" followed by discussion and, if fellow poets stop by, an impromptu workshop.

Pagnucci's eighth poetry collection focuses on finding the awe in your life and the joy of exploring nature. Creatures such as the red fox who sometimes stop to interact with the poet are the main characters. Pagnucci celebrates life transcendent and draws readers into moments of awareness-morning light on a blue-black fisher, a river otter smacking her lips, or a kingbird twittering on the May air.

Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers will have a table filled with books for all ages at Fairlawn Mansion’s Ice Cream Social. Come on down and say “Hi.” The silent book club is welcome to join the fun. We’ll have the awning up and camp chairs waiting for you next to the vendor table.

Wascott author Janet Jenson, who goes by the pen name Janet Kay, will be in the store for a book launch. We're celebrating the release of her new supernatural thriller, "Unfinished Business." Everyone is invited. There will be refreshments and discussion. We may even get Jan to give a reading from the new book. Come on down!

Chris Fink, the author of “Forage Like a Bear” will give a reading followed by discussion at Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers. Fink, a professor of Engish at Beloit College, is a regular contributor to Northern Public Radio. The collection of short prose includes whistling acorns, scribbling clams, gossipy geese, technicolor ducks and much more. Perfect for all ages.

Refreshments will be served.

Foxes & Fireflies will bring romantasy on the road this weekend! We’ll have a table filled with books that would pair perfectly with tea, coffee or even a glass of wine at The Loch Cafe & Games, 318 N. 18th Ave. E. in Duluth, from 2-4:30 p.m. Stop by to browse the selection and say “Hi.”

The silent book club will meet at Billings Park for some sustained silent reading in nature. Take a break and share some time with bookish friends. If it’s raining or threatening to rain, we’ll meet at the bookstore, 1401 Tower Ave. Watch Facebook for weather updates.

Art Coulson and author contributors (Our Stories) will be at Foxes and Fireflies Bookstore from noon to 2 p.m.
The antholgy includes essays, stories and poems from the Native Authors program.
Refreshments will be served.

Dee Sweet (Do Rabbits Have Habits), Melonee Montano and Evan Larson (Ishkode) will join us from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28 at Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers for our author event.
Refreshments will be served.

The silent book club will meet at Hammond Park for some sustained silent reading in nature. Take a break and share some time with bookish friends. If it’s raining or threatening to rain, we’ll meet at the bookstore, 1401 Tower Ave. Watch Facebook for weather updates.

The silent book club will meet at Barker’s Island for some sustained silent reading in nature. Take a break and share some time with bookish friends. If it’s raining or threatening to rain, we’ll meet at the bookstore, 1401 Tower Ave. Watch Facebook for weather updates.

Christy Rounds is a storyteller, seeker, and global wanderer whose writing bridges the grounded and the mystical. Her new book, "Messages from Mom: A Survival Guide for Spiritual Awakening," is a soul-led collection of channeled messages offering comfort, clarity, and courage for those navigating the disorienting terrain of transformation.
Blending wisdom from the I Ching, Human Design, and Gene Keys, "Messages from Mom" meets readers in moments of struggle and transfigures them into portals of grace.
Christy will share her author's journey and discuss the book. Through her writing, Christy invites readers to feel less alone, more aligned, and profoundly seen.
Everyone is invited.
There will be cookies.

Children’s author Deborah Winchell from Carlton County, Minnesota will share the tale of Quiet Pup, which is based off a true story:

When Quiet Pup is smuggled to a remote island by a lighthouse keeper named Joe, he learns there are NO DOGS ALLOWED on the island, and he must earn his keep or lose his home. The pup can chase seagulls up and down ten flights of stairs. He can be good company for the crew and make them laugh. He can even help in the kitchen . . . sort of.

But one night, Joe is swept into the stormy water, and Quiet Pup must jump to action and risk everything for the human he loves.

Based on real events in the twentieth century, Rocky’s Lighthouse Adventure is set in the middle of Lake Superior at Rock of Ages Lighthouse, which is part of Isle Royale National Park. The story captures the bond between a lighthouse keeper, the crew, and a dog — who discovers his value.

Winchell, a member of the nonprofit Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society, will read her book, followed by crafts and snacks.

All ages are invited to join in the fun.

The silent book club will meet at Central Park for some sustained silent reading in nature. Take a break and share some time with bookish friends. If it’s raining or threatening to rain, we’ll meet at the bookstore, 1401 Tower Ave. Watch Facebook for weather updates.

Jeremy Landgreen of Superior, pastor of Twin Ports Outreach, will be at Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers from 3-5 p.m. to discuss and sign copies of his new book, "Bus Church 2020."
In a time marked by fear, loss, and isolation, one pastor and a small team of believers turned a crisis into a calling.
The book tells the true story of how God used Twin Ports Outreach, under Landgreen's leadership, to bring love, hope and practical help to the Twin Ports in the midst of the pandemic.

There will be cookies.

Poet Stanley Kusunoki of Duluth will be launching his new collection of poetry, "Social Studies," at Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers.
Kusunoki, a former elementary school teacher who was active in the poetry scene in the Twin Cities, has written four collections of poetry.
He will give a poetry reading followed by discussion. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be cookies.

The silent book club will meet at Billings Park for some sustained silent reading in nature. Take a break and share some time with bookish friends. If it’s raining or threatening to rain, we’ll meet at the bookstore, 1401 Tower Ave. Watch Facebook for weather updates.

Award-winning Superior writer Anthony Bukoski is releasing a new collection of stories in May.
Lightly interconnected, the stories in "The Thief of Words" are split between the Polish American communities of northern Wisconsin and Louisiana, where refugees from World War II were resettled.
Come on down and visit with Bukoski, who will be signing copies of his new release. Enjoy some snacks and learn more about this amazing author.

If you and your family moved to the shore of a small northern Wisconsin lake, what would you find there?

That’s the question answered in “A Place on Water,” a new book by Lake Nebagamon writer Peter D. Nordgren. Readers will enjoy a close-up the fauna and flora of the small property on which the Nordgrens build their new home.  Along the way, tales are shared of a lifetime spent in Wisconsin’s north country.  

In fifty-two short essays, Nordgren takes readers around the lake, into the depths, along the shore, and up into the branches of the forest.

Nordgren will read from his book, sign copies and talk about his writer’s journey.

Award-winning poets Jan Chronister of Maple and Peggy Trojan of Brule will be reading poetry inspired by their mothers the day before Mother's Day. They will also be signing copies of their poetry books and spending time chatting with us.

The bond between these two poets spans 15 years. They met when Trojan, then an unpublished poet, took a poetry workshop from Chronister. Now, at age 92, Trojan has published two full-length poetry collections and eight chapbooks, as well as numerous publications in print and online journals and anthologies.

Come on down and join the discussion.

Local fantasy author Justin O. Rose will visit your Superior bookstore to discuss his new audio drama, "The Fall of Ingway."
The tiny kingdom of Dunhilde teeters on the brink of war and the nearby kingdom of Orchard Hill eyes its weakened state in hunger. In the spirit world, the gods of both kingdoms watch and maneuver, goading their worshipers toward action.
Rose will be signing copies of the new novel, as well as his Tale of Rehaven series.

There will be snacks and coffee. Come join the conversation.

The thrilling sequel to “Tobias” is finally here!

Fans of Harry Potter, The Inheritance Cycle, Percy Jackson, and The Hunger Games will rejoice in this fantasy/mystery series intended for young adults.

Taking a deep dive into overcoming personal demons, The Arcane Rebellion tells the story of how a group of teachers put everything on the line to help each other and the people they love–even if they don’t feel loved in return. Themes range from exploring the realities of a broken public education system to serious mental health issues–all typed up neatly in a fantasy world.

Join city officials as we celebrate Arbor Day in Superior. There will be a reading of "The Giving Tree" by Shell Silverstein, followed by giveaways and discussion. Snacks provided. Everyone is welcome.

Come celebrate your Superior bookstore with us. We're marking 6+ months of Foxes & Fireflies with an official ribbon cutting. Snacks provided.

Foxes & Fireflies is teaming up with The Tap on Tower, 1106 Tower Ave., to hold a Boozy Book Fair from 5:30-8 p.m. Come hang out with us, browse through the books and make a free bookmark.

Superior author Jeff Esterholm will be signing copies of his book, "The Effects of Urban Renewal on Mid-Century America and Other Crime Stories." The book received an outstanding achievement award in 2024 from the Wisconsin Library Association.

Luke Leafgren, a 1997 graduate of Superior High School, will tell the story of his career in literary translation and introduce his recent project, "The Tale of a Wall," a creative memoir by a Palestinian who has been in prison in Israel since 1993. Copies of the book, which was long listed for the 2024 National Book Award, will be available for purchase and signing.

Best selling humor author and podcaster Gina Ramsey will visit Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to share Volume II of "Burnt Gloveboxes: Embracing Life When It Goes Up in Flames." Her series takes an Erma Bombeck-style approach to the wild, unexpected setbacks in life.
In addition to a meet and greet, Gina will give a reading from her new book at 11 a.m.
Come enjoy popcorn, cookies and hang out with a truly Superior author.

Join us for adult Lego night in Foxes and Fireflies conference room. Livewell! Northwestern Wisconsin will bring the Legos and snacks. You bring the ideas. Let's get creative together.