Author's Note

Author's Note Author's Note is an independent bookstore located in historic downtown Medina, NY. Open for in-store & online shopping!

Our regular store hours are:
Monday: 10-6
Tuesday: 10-6
Wednesday: 10-8
Thursday: 10-8
Friday: 10-8
Saturday: 10-6
Sunday: 10-3

Happy pub day to STEADFAST AS STONE by local author Jeffery A. Smith, the second book in the high fantasy series that be...
09/04/2026

Happy pub day to STEADFAST AS STONE by local author Jeffery A. Smith, the second book in the high fantasy series that began with SHROUD OF WHISPERS!

A county embroiled in war. His only chance is a woman who once swore to kill him.

Author’s Note will host Eli McCann, author of STITCHED, Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Kirkus calls STITCHED “Bu...
09/02/2026

Author’s Note will host Eli McCann, author of STITCHED, Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Kirkus calls STITCHED “Bursting at the seams with humor and genuinely tender, touching moments." Cal Crosby from The King’s English Bookshop says it's "One part Schitt’s Creek, one part Golden Girls, and a whole lot of Eli McCann’s signature wit and charm."

STITCHED is the story of Betty Lou Dearden who has been a member of the Ogden Quilters Association for more than twenty years when it is announced that the biggest quilting competition in the country is coming to Utah. With the clock ticking and a chance to finally beat their long-time rival quilting circle, the women welcome two young gay men to their group as they bicker their way to an award-worthy entry. With disarming humor and extraordinary heart, Eli McCann takes readers deep into the cozy but cutthroat world of competitive quilting and the sometimes-messy friendships that shape our lives.

Author's Note will be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, from 10am-3pm.
09/02/2026

Author's Note will be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, from 10am-3pm.

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day at Author's Note TOMORROW, August 15th! There will be giveaways of books and other goodi...
08/14/2026

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day at Author's Note TOMORROW, August 15th! There will be giveaways of books and other goodies while supplies last, and a purchase will enter you to win a "Book Lover" tote full of romance novels!

Happy pub week to ! We’re so excited to welcome author Laura E. Weymouth to Author’s Note THIS Monday, August 10th, at ...
08/06/2026

Happy pub week to ! We’re so excited to welcome author Laura E. Weymouth to Author’s Note THIS Monday, August 10th, at 6:30 pm for an event & signing.

A sweeping political fantasy in the vein of The Priory of the Orange Tree and Black Sun, this story follows three figures whose choices will shape a war-torn continent. Two centuries after the Inver clan conquered Honoria and suppressed its goddess-worshipping traditions, a fragile peace teeters on the edge of collapse.

Laura E. Weymouth is the author of several novels, including the critically acclaimed The Light Between Worlds, A Treason of Thorns, A Rush of Wings, A Consuming Fire, and The Voice Upstairs. Born and raised in the Niagara region of Ontario, Laura now lives at the edge of the woods in western New York with her husband, three wild-hearted daughters, and an ever-expanding menagerie of animal friends.

Learn more and reserve your copy at AuthorsNote.com/Events. We ship for free anywhere in the U.S., so if you’re out of the area and would like a signed and personalized copy, just let us know if the order comments who you’d like it signed to!

Shop our BOOK SALE this weekend at Author's Note during Downtown Medina's Sidewalk Sale! ✨ Sale books on the tables insi...
07/31/2026

Shop our BOOK SALE this weekend at Author's Note during Downtown Medina's Sidewalk Sale!

✨ Sale books on the tables inside will be $3 each or 4 for $10, with 100% of proceeds to benefit Community Action of Orleans & Genesee.

✨ All hardcover books on the shelves will be 25% off!

The sale runs all day Saturday (10am-6pm) and Sunday (10am-3pm).

Join us at Author's Note on Monday, August 17th, at 6:00 pm to meet author Amanda Burris for a presentation and signing ...
07/30/2026

Join us at Author's Note on Monday, August 17th, at 6:00 pm to meet author Amanda Burris for a presentation and signing of her deeply researched and store-favorite titles, Annotated Pioneer History of Orleans County, New York; Pioneer Handbook: Mastering Frontier Life in Orleans County, New York; and Pioneer Cookbook: Wilderness Recipes of Orleans County. Ms. Burris will give a presentation about her research and her writing journey, and will sign books purchased at Author's Note.

Amanda Burris is the co-founder and creative partner of FOLK Studio 451, a family-based studio launched in 2022 with her husband, Jon West. Entering their “second act” in retirement, they sought to combine their talents and passions into a creative practice that would both inspire others and strengthen cultural connections. Their first major project, Pioneers of Orleans County, NY, grew from a family heirloom and became a three-volume series, audiobook, and companion website. The work preserves and reimagines pioneer histories, traditions, and skills, offering modern audiences insight into resilience, self-sufficiency, and community building. The project has been recognized with national awards and praised for its accessibility and cultural depth. Before launching her studio, Ms. Burris built a successful corporate and entrepreneurial career. Outside the studio, Mrs. Burris enjoys caring for her elderly mother and two beloved dogs and cats, designing jewelry and handmade gifts, and traveling with “Moggy,” the family’s restored 1957 Morris Minor mobile boutique. Her favorite pastimes include exploring world cuisines (especially Thai, Persian, and Korean), indulging in dark chocolate, and traveling to destinations like Iceland.

Learn more and reserve your copies at AuthorsNote.com/Events!

Mark your calendars for our next author event! We're so excited to welcome Laura E. Weymouth, who will launch her debut ...
07/27/2026

Mark your calendars for our next author event! We're so excited to welcome Laura E. Weymouth, who will launch her debut adult fantasy novel, The Castle and the Cloister, at Author's Note on Monday, August 10 at 6:30 pm. (Note: NEW DATE.)

A sweeping political fantasy in the vein of The Priory of the Orange Tree and Black Sun, this story follows three figures whose choices will shape a war-torn continent. Two centuries after the Inver clan conquered Honoria and suppressed its goddess-worshipping traditions, a fragile peace teeters on the edge of collapse.

Laura E. Weymouth is the author of several novels, including the critically acclaimed The Light Between Worlds, A Treason of Thorns, A Rush of Wings, A Consuming Fire, and The Voice Upstairs. Born and raised in the Niagara region of Ontario, Laura now lives at the edge of the woods in western New York with her husband, three wild-hearted daughters, and an ever-expanding menagerie of animal friends.

Learn more and reserve your copy at AuthorsNote.com/Events. We ship for free anywhere in the U.S., so if you're out of the area and would like a signed and personalized copy, just let us know if the order comments who you'd like it signed to!

Tomorrow, July 24th is our event with Diane Shiffer (), at 6:00 pm! Meet everyone's favorite Instagramma and get her boo...
07/23/2026

Tomorrow, July 24th is our event with Diane Shiffer (), at 6:00 pm! Meet everyone's favorite Instagramma and get her book THE SMALLEST OF JOYS signed at Author's Note, Medina's independent bookstore.

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519 Main Street
Medina, NY
14103

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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