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Join us on May 16th, 2024 at 6:30pm at The Historic Artcraft Theatre for an evening with New York Times bestselling authors Christina Lauren. Christina Lauren will discuss their newest novel, The Paradise Problem. More information and tickets found here.
Join us during Strawberries on the Square for a storytime with Shannon Anderson, where she will read her book I LOVE STRAWBERRIES. This event is on May 24th at 1pm. Information about Strawberries on the Square can be found here.
Join us on Thursday, May 30th at 6pm or 6:30pm at The Sycamore at Mallow Run for an evening of sampling wines and books you won’t want to miss this summer. Purchase your ticket here.
Join us for Happy Hour at Haberdasher Artisan Distillery June 6, 2024 from 5:00 -7:00 pm for a Bourbon & Books Tasting. Haberdasher will have tastings and we will pitch 5 books we think would make great Father’s Day gifts. This event is for readers 21 and older.
Space is limited, so we will not be ticketing the event. First-come, first-served, but it should be a casual drop-in experience.
Join us for an evening with the delightful New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center on Thursday, June 13th at The Historic Artcraft Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm and the event begins at 7pm. THE ROM-COMMERS is the new romance from Katherine Center, the “reigning queen of comfort reads.”
Tickets are available HERE and include a signed first-edition copy of the book in hardcover and admission to the event. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
Join us on June 24th, 2024 at 6:30pm at The Historic Artcraft Theatre for the launch of New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston’s newest book, A Novel Love Story. More information and tickets found here.
Thursday, July 11th at 7:00 p.m. join us for the 'Everything Happens' podcast LIVE - with Kate Bowler in conversation with Nicholas Kristof at the Historic Artcraft Theatre! There will be live music courtesy of Sara Groves. Wild Geese Bookshop will be on site selling books. Tickets are available on the Artcraft website HERE.
About the conversation:
Duke Professor and bestselling author Kate Bowler is an expert in the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. She had Stage IV cancer. Then she didn’t. And since then, all she wants to do is talk to funny and wise people about how to live with the knowledge that, well, everything happens. In this live conversation, Kate will sit down with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Nicholas Kristof to discuss how to maintain hope in the face of so much despair. Together, Kate and Nicholas will explore what it means to feel propelled by a moral responsibility for the greater good and how we all might become hope-chasers too.
Join us on Thursday, July 18th at 6:30pm at The Historic Artcraft Theatre for an evening with romance novelist Lyla Sage. Lyla will discuss her newest novel, SWIFT AND SADDLED. More information found here.
Join us on Friday, July 19th at 6:30pm at First Presbyterian Church for an evening with novelist Meg Shaffer. Meg will discuss her newest novel, THE LOST STORY. Purchase your ticket here.
Join us on July 20th at 6:30pm at the Tabernacle Christian Church for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Leif Enger. Leif will discuss his newest novel, I Cheerfully Refuse. This event is part of our Summer Camp for Grown-Ups series. This ticket available HERE includes a signed copy of the book.
This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, treats and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!
Authors at JCPL present Megan Miranda! Monday, Apr. 22, at 7 p.m. at The Historic Artcraft Theatre.
JCPL welcomes Megan Miranda the New York Times bestselling author of "All the Missing Girls"; "The Perfect Stranger"; "The Last House Guest", a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick; "The Girl from Widow Hills"; "Such a Quiet Place"; and "The Last to Vanish." Registration opens Friday, Mar. 22, at 9 a.m. on Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/872C50QCSr7
The first 100 JCPL Cardholders to register and attend will receive a free copy of "Daughter of Mine." Copies of the author's books will also be available from Wild Geese Bookshop.
Join us at the Johnson County History Museum on April 11th at 6:30pm for an evening with Kristy Cambron. She’s discussing her new book, THE BRITISH BOOKSELLERS.
Purchase your ticket here.
Join us on April 7th at 2:00 pm at the Historic Artcraft Theatre for an afternoon with authors Emily P. Freeman and Shannan Martin. For more information and tickets, click HERE.
Downtown Franklin shops are now open late on the first Friday of every month! Friday, April 5th, Hoosier Maker, Revive Home Vintage and Beloved Sparrow Designs will be on the porch from 4-8pm with their finds. Come see us!
Johnson County Public Library is hosting Michael Koryta (writing as Scott Carson) on tour for his upcoming novel LOST MAN’S LANE. Michael Koryta is a New York Times bestselling author whose work has been translated into more than twenty languages, adapted into major motion pictures, and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. A former private investigator and reporter, his writing has been praised by Stephen King, Michael Connelly, and Dean Koontz, among many others. Raised in Bloomington, Indiana, he now lives in Indiana and Maine. Wild Geese will be joining as the booksellers for this event. More information can be found here.
Join us for Spring Storytime with Ms. Loren at the bookshop on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:00 am. All ages welcome.
{We usually open at 11:00 am except on Friday and Saturdays, but we will be open a smidge early for stories to accommodate little readers and hopefully help keep naptime on schedule for caregivers.}
Get ready to embark on a literary adventure like no other with the inaugural Indy Indie Book Crawl! From Thursday, March 21 to Sunday, March 24, book lovers and literature seekers are invited to explore the tapestry of local, independent, and non-profit & community bookstores across the Indianapolis metro area.
The Indy Indie Book Crawl 2024 (IIBC) is more than just a chance to discover hidden gems; it's an opportunity to support our vibrant local literary community. Participants will have the chanceto win fantastic prizes simply by visiting participating stores and sharing their journey on social media. The inaugural Indy Indie Book Crawl is generously sponsored by the Indiana Humanities.
Here's how it works:
● Participants can pick up an IIBC bookmark from any participating store (see full store list below) beginning on March 21st
● Visit as many stores as you can from March 21st to March 24th (there is no minimum requirement!)
● Each store you visit will mark off your bookmark
● Each store visit earns you one entry to win a prize! While purchases are not necessary, buying books is always encouraged
● Follow @indyindiebookcrawl on Instagram and make at least one social media post during the book crawl dates
● Once you've completed your Indy Indie Book Crawl, fill out the submission form and include a photo of your bookmark as evidence!
● Submissions must be received by the end of Friday, March 29th. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday, March 30th! There will be three book crawl prizes, each consisting of:
- 5x $25 bookstore gift cards
- 5x bookstore merch items
- A collection of books supplied by the participating stores!
With a wide array of participating stores, each with its own unique offerings, there's something
for every book enthusiast to discover. Please note that store hours may vary, so plan your crawl accordingly!
Join us in celebrating the literary riches of Central Indiana at the Indy Indie Book Crawl 2024! For more information and updates, follow @indyindiebookcrawl on Instagram.
Join us on Saturday, March 9th at 3pm at the bookshop for a book signing and sampling of Every Season is Soup Season by Shelly Westerhausen Worcel. More information found here. Complete this form to register.
Visit us at during Franklin College Parent Weekend and get your passport stamped. Participants who receive a certain number of passport stamps are entered into a raffle prize drawing. This is open to Franklin College students and their families. More information found here.
Downtown Franklin, Indiana will be hosting "Shop the Blocks - First Fridays"! Our historic streets will transform into a hub of activity as 30 participating locations (not typically open in the evening) extend their hours until at least 8 PM!
LIVE MUSIC LINEUP!
We are super excited to announce three incredible musical acts that will be performing throughout the downtown area...
- The Super Chief Duo Band
- Beautiful Ammunition
- Adam O'Connor of Moon Daisy
Join us on Sunday, February 4th at 4pm in the bookshop to learn how to embroider our book covers. Maddy from @novelsandthread will lead the class. More information and tickets found here.
Join us for an abridged storytime and an evening with the Conductor. More information and tickets found here.
Wild Geese Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm both in the bookshop and via zoom.
The November Book Club Selection is Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Book Description: “From bestselling, National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes her first novel for adults, the story of one Dominican-American family told through the voices of its women as they await a gathering that will forever change their lives.”
Join us for a storytime with Terry Border, where he will read his best-selling book SCAREDY SNACKS. This is part of downtown Franklin’s Halloween Town event. More information found here.
Join us on Thursday, October 26th at 6:30pm in the bookshop to learn how to embroider our book covers. Maddy from @novelsandthread will lead the class. More information and tickets found here.
Wild Geese Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm both in the bookshop and via zoom.
The October Book Club selection is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.
Book Description: “What's the harm in a pseudonym? Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn't write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American--in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author R. F. Kuang in the vein of White Ivy and The Other Black Girl.”
Creative Council of Franklin will take over porches of downtown Franklin and feature local artists, musicians and performers. Join us at Wild Geese Bookshop for a performance by Grace Scott. More information found here.
Join us for an afternoon at the Johnson County History Museum with authors Johnny D. Boggs and Larry D. Sweazy. More information and tickets found here.
Join us on September 28th at 6:30pm at the bookshop for an evening with bestselling author Kerry Winfrey. Kerry will discuss her upcoming novel, FAKING CHRISTMAS. Tickets and more information found here.
Wild Geese Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm both in the bookshop and via zoom.
The September Book Club selection is The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston.
Book Description: “An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate...only to discover he lives seven years in the past, in this witty and wise new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics.”
New Castle Henry County Public Library is hosting Mindy McGinnis and discussing her book, HEROINE. Mindy McGinnis is an Edgar Award-winning novelist who writes across multiple genres. Wild Geese will be joining as the booksellers for this event. More information can be found here.
Join Historic Downtown Franklin for the first ever “Shop the Blocks” event. On August 23rd from 5-8pm, over 25 local shops and restaurants will have extended hours. From boutique finds to delectable dining options, there’s something for everyone. More information here.
Join us on August 23rd at 7pm at the bookshop for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Silas House. Silas will discuss the paperback release of his most recent novel, LARK ASCENDING. Tickets and more information found here.
Join us on August 19 for Bookstore Romance Day! We will have blind date books featuring romance titles and all romance books will be buy two, get the third 50% off. We hope to see you there!
Presented in partnership with Wild Geese Bookshop, the Artcraft Book Club explores the relationship between the written word and cinema, connecting adapted films with their source material. Join us for our discussion of DOUBLE INDEMNITY by James Cain. More information and tickets found here.
Wild Geese Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm both in the bookshop and via zoom.
The August Book Club selection is Small Fires by Rebecca May Johnson.
Book Description: “In Small Fires, Rebecca May Johnson reinvents cooking -- that simple act of rolling up our sleeves, wielding a knife, spattering red hot sauce on our books -- as a way of experiencing ourselves and the world.”
Join us for an event with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray as part of our Summer Camp for Grown-Ups series. Tickets found here.
Join us for an afternoon with New York Times Best-selling authors Meg Shaffer and Andrew Shaffer as part of our Summer Camp for Grown-Ups series. Tickets and more information found here.
Join us at The Barn at Crystal Spring Farm for a morning of vinyasa yoga with Toni Breeden. This class is open to all levels. Sign up here.
