DIY Books

DIY Books 📖 We are a new and used bookstore located in Mt. Vernon, IL | ☕️ Home of The Subculture Coffee Company

🕰️ Monday-Saturday | 7:00am-3:00pm

NEVER RUN. NEVER BOW. NEVER DIE.I somehow haven't heard much chatter about this book and I'm a little surprised by that,...
09/03/2026

NEVER RUN. NEVER BOW. NEVER DIE.

I somehow haven't heard much chatter about this book and I'm a little surprised by that, BUT I do know that it was a highly contested book to win the publishing rights for 👀 It also comes with a FREE metal bookmark, so if you're interested in it, definitely grab a copy from us so you can get a fun little freebie too!

🌟Check out these reviews from a couple authors you may know🌟

"Fans of Rowan and Rhys, prepare to salivate for Caelan, your newest book boyfriend." - M.J. Kuhn

"LaRue has not only penned an impressive debut full of my favorite tropes but written characters I cant stop thinking about it." - Tricia Levenseller

"Filled with razor-sharp battles, magical intrigue, and a simmering romance, Steelborn is a standout from page one." - Adalyn Grace

It's been a while since we have had this whole series in stock, so if you've been looking to pick up the newest release ...
09/02/2026

It's been a while since we have had this whole series in stock, so if you've been looking to pick up the newest release or have been hoping to start this fun cozy fantasy series, now is your time to HOP in (iykyk) and pick up the book or books you've been wanting! 🐸👑

🎂 It’s hard to believe it’s been one whole year since we opened our doors at 104 N 9th! One whole year of the bookstore ...
09/01/2026

🎂 It’s hard to believe it’s been one whole year since we opened our doors at 104 N 9th! One whole year of the bookstore in a beautiful new location. One whole year of The Subculture Coffee Company.

🎉 Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with us….

To those of you who supported us when we were just in our old warehouse with no windows and our goodest boy Anakit there to greet you all, thank you for sticking with us and helping us get to where we are today.

To those of you who found us after we opened in our new location, whether that be September 1 last year or just last week, thank you for finding us and choosing to support a small local bookstore.

🎊 If you made it this far, let us know how long we have been friends and if you’ve found a top tier book here in our store! ♥️

"They call her a monster...a murderess...but legends rarely tell the whole truth..."📖 This is a gothic fantasy inspired ...
08/31/2026

"They call her a monster...a murderess...but legends rarely tell the whole truth..."

📖 This is a gothic fantasy inspired by the Scottish legend of the Washerwoman and when I first heard about this book it immediately went to the top of my end of the year TBR (and I mean...look at that cover!)

😍 It comes out this week, but I was so blessed to win an ARC from the author, Megan Shade. I'm not very far into it yet, but I'm really enjoying it and feel like it has the potential to be a stunning book and possibly in my top books of the year. Her writing style already has me hooked on the story and I can't wait to see where it goes!

📖 I'm not sure when/if we will be able to have any copies of this available in store, BUT, if this post has intrigued you at all, please consider supporting this indie author and shopping with us online via Bookshop!
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Thank you so much Megan for sending me an ARC of this book! 💜

🌸This cover!! Does anyone else think it's stunning?! It makes me want to be a lover of horror!A threatened mother, a rel...
08/29/2026

🌸This cover!! Does anyone else think it's stunning?! It makes me want to be a lover of horror!

A threatened mother, a relentless detective, a reaper that has never been caught, and killings that have begun again beneath dormant volcanoes called The Sleeping Sisters...🌋🌋

Does this look or sound like your cup of tea??👀

Don't forget to let us know if you'd like to come hang out with us and celebrate the release of Threshing Day on Monday,...
08/27/2026

Don't forget to let us know if you'd like to come hang out with us and celebrate the release of Threshing Day on Monday, September 28!! 🥳

You don't have to pre-order the book through us to attend (and you don't have to attend to pre-order), BUT if you pre-order through us you will actually be able to get your hands on it a little bit early 🤩

⚠ If you'd like to attend the party OR pre-order the book, be sure to fill out this form so we can keep track of everything! ⚠
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💵 If you do want to pre-order, please make sure to pay your invoice by the due date! Paying your invoice by the due date is the only way to make sure we have a copy here with your name on it!

Are you a romance reader?? If so, what is your go to? Do you prefer just a simple classic romance? Sports? Cowboys? Do y...
08/26/2026

Are you a romance reader?? If so, what is your go to? Do you prefer just a simple classic romance? Sports? Cowboys? Do you like if there's a bit of mystery in your romance? Let me know in the comments!

We are sad to see Hannah leave, but so excited to hear all about school when she returns!! If you pop in this week, be s...
08/24/2026

We are sad to see Hannah leave, but so excited to hear all about school when she returns!! If you pop in this week, be sure to give her favorite drink a try!🤎🍍

If I were a big mystery/thriller reader, I would definitely pick up The Season of Sinking based off of the cover alone! ...
08/19/2026

If I were a big mystery/thriller reader, I would definitely pick up The Season of Sinking based off of the cover alone! Daphne Woolsoncroft is the host of the true crime podcast Going West, so if true crime is up your alley, you may want to pick up this book and check out her podcast!

"Consider me wrecked. Haunting, propulsive, and dripping with atmosphere. The Season of Sinking is a master class in tension. Fans of family secrets and buried hometown mysteries will devour this. It's impossible to put down and even harder to shake." - Penny Zang

🐲THRESHING DAY RELEASE PARTY🐲We will have some fun activities, special drinks will be available from The Subculture Coff...
08/18/2026

🐲THRESHING DAY RELEASE PARTY🐲

We will have some fun activities, special drinks will be available from The Subculture Coffee Company, and of course what we have all been waiting for....getting our hands on this book at the end of the event! Since release time is 12:00am EST, we are able to distribute and sell the book at 11:00pm our time! 🥳

We have created a google form so we can get an idea of how many people will be attending! Please fill out this form if:
1. you would like to attend the event
2. you would like to pre-order a copy of Threshing Day through us (this is the only way to ensure you can get a copy of this book in your hands at the party!)

⭐RSVP & PRE-ORDER --> forms.gle/31sWVfDMeXzFkW9y7 ⭐

We are so excited to host our first ever release party and can't wait to hang out with all of you that night!! If you've attended some other release parties, let us know what your favorite part of the event was! 😍

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104 N. 9th Street
Mount Vernon, IL
62864

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm

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