From the Ground Up Books and Resources

08/17/2026

Support our amazing local authors by picking up a new book. These are 6 great reads that you won't be able to put down!

08/17/2026

Here’s some fantasy recommendations made by talented local authors

08/16/2026

Pineville Trace by talented local author Wes Blake is about a former revival preacher who escapes from prison in 1970’s Kentucky, following a cat named Buffalo while confronting his past and seeking redemption. For readers who like animals, nature, and escape.

You can pick up this Southern Gothic Flash Novella in our local authors section today!

08/16/2026

Our PenCrafters mentorship program is right around the corner! The closer we get to the start of the program, the quicker the seats fill! Be sure to secure your spot today with the registration link below:
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08/15/2026

Beyond the Gates is the first book of the YA Dystopian series created by talented local author Kayla Davenport. Beyond the Gates is a compelling read with an engaging plot. This book is recommended to anyone who is willing to explore literature that revolves around Dystopian themes!

You can pick up a copy in our local author's section in both locations today!

08/15/2026

iny tales, big magic. Pixie Drops have been lovingly called the amuse-bouche of literature. They are small, magical, and surprisingly satisfying. We just got more of these incredible pocket stories in both locations. Pick up a collection of Pixie Drops today!🧚 ✨️

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

For our next Staff Pick, we are highlighting Exodus, the first novel in the Old Farts Club series by talented local author Mick Williams!

Book Info:
During a dream Jamaican vacation, Danny ‘Dud’ Wilkerson is devastated when, after a seemingly random accident, his wife Evie vanishes. The Montego Bay police force insists on a seventy-two hour wait before anyone is officially considered missing. With concrete evidence of her disappearance, Dud can’t wait and, faced with a race against time to find his wife, calls on The Old Farts Club to join him in paradise to track her down. Little do they know, Evie’s disappearance is just the beginning of a scary and thrilling adventure that takes them from paradise to Hell, as The Old Farts piece together clue after clue and use all of their skills to not only find the missing woman, but to stop something altogether more sinister.

Support local authors and pick up a copy of Exodus today!

08/14/2026

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