Bryant Books & Music

09/16/2026

What we're reading Wednesday! Let us know what you're reading!

09/15/2026

Join Hannah with Hastings Community Music Academy this morning at 10:30 for Musical Storytime!!

09/14/2026

What's going on at Bryant Books? "We're never there, your books haven't arrived, and we haven't had book club in forever!?"
- Here are a few answers and some hopeful news!

09/14/2026

Hannah will be here for storytime on Tuesday. Come join us for some fun!

09/03/2026

Due to staffing issues we are closed until 4pm-ish today! In other words, if you haven't put in your application for a part time bookseller position yet, please do!

09/02/2026

It's what are you reading Wednesday!

Katie is reading "Theology of the Marvel Universe"
Nicole is readings "Things we found in the Ground" and "The Unfortunate Responsibilities of Leopold Berry"
Katy is reading "Immortal Game"

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Marilee! We are so excited for her new book!

Sparrow’s Song Book Launch Announcement
I’m happy to share that my debut novel, Sparrow’s Song is launching in September. This book has lived with me for quite some time. Starting in early twentieth century Nebraska with the local immigrant community of Germans from Russia, and transitioning to New York and then Ohio, it’s an immigrant story filled with early to mid-twentieth century nursing history and it’s meaningful to finally bring it forward.

I’ll be having an in-person celebration in my home community, and I’m also hosting a virtual launch so friends and followers from anywhere can join me.

Virtual Launch Event Sunday, September 20th at 3:00 PM Central Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4024607529?pwd=6tdq1dlGNpHNe7lKjBCGZNVGb722j4.1&omn=86295265983

During the virtual event, I’ll give a reading and share some of the history and research behind the story. I hope you can join me.

My monthly newsletter goes out on the first of every month. The September issue includes more about the launch, the early twentieth century Nebraska setting, and the writing process behind Sparrow’s Song. You’re welcome to subscribe if you’d like to follow along.

You can find me at https://marileeaufdenkamp.com. There’s also a link to the book’s September 20th virtual launch on the “Books” of my website https://marileeaufdenkamp.com/my-books
Thank you for reading and for being part of this space.

Gratefully,
Marilee

09/01/2026

It's a big new release day! Come on by and find your new reads!

08/30/2026

As summer comes to an end, here's a recommendation for one more summer-feeling book. Villa Coco follows the story of a young man documenting the life of ninety-year-old Coco and gets roped into helping her find her long lost love and finds a bit of love himself.

08/29/2026

Do your shelves need some decorations? Check out these awesome booknooks!