Stanza Books

Stanza Books is an independent bookshop at 508 Main St in Beacon, run by co-owners Andrea and Mark, with new books, a busy events calendar and programs for young readers and writers. It's a good stop whether you want a book recommendation, a book club to join or a workshop for your kids.

Book Clubs and Events

Stanza runs several monthly book clubs, including science fiction, fantasy, dark fiction and literature, and joining is simple: get the book at Stanza, your local library or through libro.fm, then RSVP and come ready to talk. The shop also hosts author talks, writing workshops and Stanza LIVE, themed and theatrical literary events that draw on the owners' backgrounds in poetry events and immersive storytelling.

For Young Readers and Creators

Stanza's youth programs include comics workshops and a Summer Comics Intensive, whose work was published as the anthology COMICS BY KIDS. A Stanza Comics shop focused on comics and graphic novels is set to open at 159 Main St, on the west end of Main Street.

Ordering and Special Requests

Special orders usually arrive within a few days and almost always within a week, and you can place one through the shop's website. For a more personal experience, Stanza ESCAPES offers a private hour with a bookseller who will get to know your tastes and pick your next reads.

Sign up for the shop's newsletter to hear about book clubs, story times and workshops.

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