Maze Books

Maze Books Maze Books is a community-driven independent bookstore located in downtown Rockford, Illinois.
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06/09/2026
Ended up in Bayfield, WI. Walked into a Banned Books Festival at ! Holy smokes!!
06/06/2026

Ended up in Bayfield, WI. Walked into a Banned Books Festival at ! Holy smokes!!

We sold a passel of Forest City Yester-Q***r today! Thanks for coming out and celebrating Pride with us! It was a blast ...
06/06/2026

We sold a passel of Forest City Yester-Q***r today! Thanks for coming out and celebrating Pride with us! It was a blast 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Tomorrow, at Maze Books, join us to celebrate Andrew’s fantastic new book!
06/05/2026

Tomorrow, at Maze Books, join us to celebrate Andrew’s fantastic new book!

Come see us on June 6th when Andrew Mertzenich will be signing his amazing new book, FOREST CITY YESTER-QUEER!
06/03/2026

Come see us on June 6th when Andrew Mertzenich will be signing his amazing new book, FOREST CITY YESTER-QUEER!

Pick up your copy this Saturday from 11-3pm!
06/03/2026

Pick up your copy this Saturday from 11-3pm!

June is Pride Month. WNIJ Yvonne Boose speaks with Andrew Mertzenich about his book "Forest City Yester-Q***r - A Concise History of the Q***r Community of Rockford, Illinois." The conversation starts with Mertzenich explaining the inspiration behind writing the book.

06/02/2026

America: 250
Ho Chunk: 3 Ice Ages

We will be on break from 6/2-6/19, but the shop will be open for a very special PRIDE book release this Saturday (6/6)! ...
06/02/2026

We will be on break from 6/2-6/19, but the shop will be open for a very special PRIDE book release this Saturday (6/6)! ✌️

Get outside!
06/01/2026

Get outside!

Maze Books is closed today so you should go see Rachel and Adam in conversation at Inkwell. 11:30 am.
05/31/2026

Maze Books is closed today so you should go see Rachel and Adam in conversation at Inkwell. 11:30 am.

Author Rachel León (How We See the Gray) will now be joined in conversation by Adam al-Sirgany (Rockford Poet Laureate, SFWP editor, and author of More Hell)

Together, they’ll discuss Rachel’s novel, the writing and publication process, and the stories behind the work.

This is truly a special opportunity for our Rockton community to connect with two incredible voices from our regional literary scene!

Address

406 E. State St
Rockford, IL
61104

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17799705912

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