The Crowded Bookshelf

08/08/2026

Are you ready to party??

Next week is the AllRead Summer Reading Challenge Pool Party!

Participants had to read just 3 books between May and August. The reward? Some of that sweet pizza party nostalgia of our youth.

Join us for pizza, mocktails and swimming on 8/13 at Winona Outdoor Pool in Loveland. The fun starts at 5:30pm (adults only!)

Pizza, mocktails, and sweet treats will be provided, as well as some pool floaties. Be sure to bring your own towel, sunscreen, and anything else you might need!

If you need a bookmark to log your books (it also acts as your ticket!) please send us a message!

08/05/2026

Calling all book clubs! This one's for you.

Book clubs are great. And we wanted to celebrate that with one of our Kickstarter rewards. Who doesn't want to hang out with their book besties at a private bookstore event???

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crowdedbookshelf/the-crowded-bookshelf-bookshop

Food. Drink. Discounts. Book bedazzling. What more could you want? Plus, the cost can be split between book club members, so that $350 price tag doesn't look so scary.

08/02/2026

Have you perused out Kickstarter rewards yet?

There's some pretty cool stuff, if I do say so myself. Here's a quick summary of just a few of them (the rest are coming soon!).

We're only 2 days in and already 5% funded! Thank you to everyone who has shared and donated so far.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crowdedbookshelf/the-crowded-bookshelf-bookshop

Shoutout to Amy Powell Art who is designing our exclusive sticker. She does amazing work, some of which is currently on my walls and will likely be in the shop when it opens. 😉

Thank you as well to Bookish Birds for putting together a custom print for our Kickstarter! I've also got a couple of their prints on my walls and there will plenty available to buy at the shop.

I'm also excited to be working with Go West T-Shirt Company for my store bags and some other wearable store merch. Keep an eye out!

All these makers and businesses are amazing and all of YOU are amazing for supporting my bookshop. ❤️

07/31/2026

Our Kickstarter is LIVE!!! (Now with link!)

We are trying to raise $10,000 by September 5th to get the store up and running.

We’ve come up with lots of great perks for people who donate, so go check them out!

kickstarter.com/projects/crowdedbookshelf/the-crowded-bookshelf-bookshop

If you missed our announcement earlier this week, we will be signing a lease to open an extended pop-up in a space located at Drake and Shields. If this pop-up period goes well, we have the option to make this The Crowded Bookshelf’s permanent home.

Thank you so much for your support!! ❤️

07/30/2026

It’s happening, people! The brick-and-mortar is coming!

06/13/2026

Midtown Fort Collins deserves an indie bookstore. Help us open one!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/crowdedbookshelffundraiser

After 4 years of operating as a pop-up shop, The Crowded Book… Renee Becher needs your support for Help The Crowded Bookshelf is open a brick-and-mortar store!

06/12/2026

When we talk about health, we usually talk about:

Exercise.
Nutrition.
Sleep.
Medical appointments.

And all of these are important. (Please don't skip your next doctor appointment.)

But we(the biomedical injustry) don’t talk enough about meaning.

The hobbies that make us lose track of time.
The stories that make us think differently.
The communities where we feel like we belong.

Occupational therapy is built on a pretty simple idea: what we do every day shapes our health.

And yes — that includes reading!

AllReads 2026 is about books.
And, it’s also about connection, belonging, and creating space for the things that make life feel bigger.

Come read with us. Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987871648613?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/12/2026

Not the update I wanted to give, but this doesn’t mean it’s the end of the journey.

Your support has gotten things this far. The best ways to continue to support are to donate, shop, and share.

As another way to say thank you, I am working on a gift that all donors will receive (this includes donors who have already given!). Keep your eyes out.

I’ll continue to keep you updated. Much love, and happy reading.