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from clothes to jewelry to art and more

Book Store

Dragon Tale Books

Ann Vogl opened Dragon Tale Books, a new and used bookstore, in Menomonie in December 2022. Dragon Tale Books’ mission is to serve lifelong readers, support local creatives, provide community learning opportunities, and make the world a better place by being inclusive and respectful of the world around us in our book selections and events, all within an engaging and whimsical environment.

Ann will be handling preorders for our traditionally published authors.

Check them out here.

Bookish Merch

CharlieBear Handmades

Amy Gilane, your bookish sewist here with a cozy collection of book sleeves, zip up sleeves, pouches, pencil pouches, and more! Keep your book safe in a padded sleeve made from fabrics milled in the USA, with upcycled inside fabrics! Carry your e-reader, or beloved signed copies in zip up sleeves, safe and secure. Tuck your favorite annotation and stationary in a pencil pouch, and attach to your book with the elastic band. Sneak your smutty novels in a sleeve as you travel, and enjoy the novelty of the bookish sleeves.

Bookish Merch

crafted.

crafted. is your one-stop shop for bookish decor with a geeky twist! Specializing in grammar-loving signs, reader-inspired ornaments, and handmade pieces full of wit and wordplay, crafted. brings a dash of sass and a whole lot of heart to every design. Perfect for authors, editors, librarians, and anyone who believes in the power of a well-placed comma.

Bookish Merch

Jenny Provo Designs

We’re a small business bursting with big personality! From floral glassware and cozy-cute apparel to bookish finds and stationery that makes you smile, everything we create is made to add a pop of color and happiness to your everyday. If you love bright colors, florals, and all things girly, you’re in the right place!

Bookish Apparel

Cobbler Lane Designs

Cobbler Lane Designs is where spicy books, kawaii cuteness, and chaotic fandom joy collide—on crewnecks, gifts, and accessories that are just as bold and bookish as the readers who love them. This Filipina-owned, Chicago-based shop brings small-batch magic to conventions, mailboxes, and cozy reading nooks across the country.

Bookish Jewelry

CJ Craft & Creations

Hello! My name is Carlie with CJ Craft & Creations. I handcraft unique polymer clay earrings that are as bold, colorful, and creative. I am proud to be a locally owned small business bringing wearable art to our community. Every pair is made with love, care, and a whole lot of personality.

Bookish Merch

Briar Rose Needlework

Beth is a Minnesotan fiber artist and book lover who is inspired by vintage color palettes, floral patterns, and texture. You'll often find her binging a new audiobook as she hand stitches her pieces. Beth grew up inhaling fantasy series. Now, she's thrilled to combine her love of reading with embroidery, creating bookish designs like leather corner bookmarks, book tote bags, and bookish wall decor.

Charm Bar

Lover’s Library

Lover's Library offers a one-of-a-kind bookish charm bar experience where you can customize your own literary-inspired charms and accessories. Choose from a collection of curated charms to create a bookmark, kindle charm, or a bag charm that reflects your favorite reads.

Blind date w/ a Book

Blind Date Library

Welcome to Blind Date Library! Here, you don't judge a book by its cover, but rather take a chance on a surprise read. Each book is carefully chosen and wrapped to conceal its identity, allowing you to discover a new literary treasure. Our selection includes a variety of genres, from romance to mystery to science fiction. Each package will also come with annotation supplies, a custom bookmark, and other bookish goodies! We believe that opening a book is like going on a blind date - it's an adventure that can take you to unexpected places. So why not give it a try and see where your next literary journey takes you?

preorder here

Artist

Kathryn Keene Art

Kathryn Keene is an artist who specializes in hidden fore edge paintings, book magic that reveals art hidden on the edges of books. When they art painting, their kittens, Merry and Pippin, are often trying to eat paint brushes or perch on their shoulder. They love giving old books new life.

Bookish Magic

Tres Ojos

B is a Queer Chicana Bruja offering magickal creations. Find her booth for all things witchy!

Artist

Serafine Art & Design

I’m Marie — artist, romantasy fangirl, and maker of whimsical, cozy coloring books and stickers with bold lines and bookish stickers that bring a little magic to your everyday.

preorder here

Bookish Merch

Bookish Stickers

Bookish Stickers is a small business based in Madison, WI, offering a range of vinyl stickers, magnets, buttons, and prints. Their designs are subtly rebellious, known for expressing bold ideas with a touch of humor. Whether you're passionate about social issues, pop culture, memes, sardonic wit, or simply love books, you'll find something here that speaks to you.

C3D Printed Merch

Printing Palz

Printing Palz is a husband+ wife owned 3D printing business specializing in affordable products. From dragons to shelf signs and more, they will have lots of goodies for you to choose from.

Attending Narrators

Audiobook Narrator

Casey Montgomery

Hi, I’m Casey, an audiobook narrator with a deep love for storytelling in all its forms. With a degree in Theatre and years of experience working in radio and commercial voiceover, I bring both technical skill and emotional range to every project I take on.


I’m known for my enthusiasm and commitment — I give 110% to everything I do. Whether it’s a witty rom-com or a heartfelt drama, I love exploring the full spectrum of tone and emotion. My theatre background gives me the versatility to switch from comedic timing to sincere, grounded moments with ease, always keeping the listener engaged and connected to the story.

Audiobook Narrator

Daphne Winters

Daphne Winters is a full-time audiobook narrator and voice actor whose vibrant performances have earned glowing reviews. She has 26 published titles in only a year and a half. From laugh-out-loud rom-coms to heart-melting holiday romances and romantasies, Daphne’s bright, but versatile voice captivates listeners in solo, dual, duet, and multicast productions.


Her sound-engineer designed studio in Northern Wisconsin delivers flawless raw files at –70 dB, making her a go-to for authors who demand high end quality. Daphne’s performances are full of witty banter, heartfelt swoons, and of course, some heat; she’s especially addicted to holiday romances that involve pumpkins or Christmas cookies.


When she’s not in the booth bringing book boyfriends to life, you’ll find her curled up with a seasonal latte and the latest small-town holiday romance, proofing her next script, hiking or spoiling her three ridiculously photogenic cats. She’s eager to voice your next grumpy-sunshine, fake-dating, or mythical creature HEA.