Books and Bakery

10/16/2026

We’re so happy to partner with the Auburn Public Library for this book drive! We love supporting our rural libraries and helping them bring new books into their communities.

You can participate by browsing the books listed on our website and purchasing one (or a few!) to donate to the library. Once purchased, your book will be ordered and set aside specifically for the Auburn Iowa Public Library. At the end of the book drive, we’ll gather all the donated books and deliver them directly to the library.

It’s a simple way to help the Auburn Public Library grow its collection, and we’re grateful to everyone who chooses to participate. Thank you for helping us support our library friends!

Link in the comments 👇

10/14/2026

We’ve restocked a lot of our Halloween and fall-themed items. We will be open until 8pm, tomorrow, October 15.

If you’re out shopping local for Moonlight Madness, stop in and give us a wave!

10/13/2026

✨ The magic shelf is fully restocked! ✨

Amanda Lovelace titles are back on our shelves—including You Are Your Own Fairy Tale, the princess saves herself in this one, and her Believe in Your Own Magic oracle deck!

Plus, we’ve added tons of cozy guides and decks to explore:

🌿 The Green Witch, The House Witch, & The Kitchen Witch book series.

🔮 Cozy Witch Tarot, Celtic Spirit Tarot, Midnight Magic, and Mushroom Spirit Tarot

🕯️ Seasons of the Witch oracle decks & cute $4 Tarot Card Bookmarks!

Come take a peek and find whatever speaks to you! 🌙

💬 Which one are you taking home first?

10/12/2026

Thank you for the mention Explore Iowa 🩷

Book lovers, Iowa has some hidden treasures waiting on the shelves. From cozy little shops to bookstores packed with rare finds and secondhand bargains, these spots might have you leaving with a much bigger stack than you planned.

10/12/2026

Back in stock online and in store! Lovely Ladies Tarot 🩷
📸: Emilyelizabethjoy creates

10/11/2026

📚 LAST DAY to order for the Lake City Public Library Book Drive!

Today, Sunday, October 11, is the final day our order link will be available. Half of the book list has been donated, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has helped make this happen!

If you’ve been meaning to contribute, there’s still time to help us get more books into the hands of readers at Lake City Public Library. 💗

Shop the list before the link closes tonight.
Not sure which books from the list to pick? Message or email the store anytime today and we can help.

10/10/2026

Thank you to those who took the time to stop in today and speak with Author Heidi Fedore, whether it was about her books or to discuss bullying. 🩷

10/10/2026

The Hair Tinseling Queen is here!!
Stop into the bookstore for some hair cuteness. Perfect for kids and adults 🩷

10/10/2026

Free Book Talk with Heidi Fedore at Books & Bakery! 📚

Join us today for a special afternoon with Heidi Fedore, author of Pigs and Flakes, a heartwarming story that touches on sustainable farming and bullying.

Heidi is a retired principal who will share stories about summers spent on her grandparents’ farm in England, talk about bullying prevention, and answer your questions.

Whether you’re interested in meeting an author, learning more about bullying, or simply curious, everyone is welcome at this free event!

📖 1:00–1:30 PM: Book Talk
✍️ 1:30–3:00 PM: Book Signing & Conversation

Pigs and Flakes is a 2026 Feathered Quill Book Awards Bronze Winner, and we’re excited to welcome Heidi to the bookstore!

Come listen, ask questions, get a signed copy, and spend a little Saturday afternoon with us. 🤎

📍 Books & Bakery
Downtown Carroll, Iowa

10/09/2026

Due to low RSVP, Sapphic Shelf Society won’t be meeting tonight.
We will see you at the next one 🩷