Fireside Books Alaska

Fireside Books Alaska Make the World Give You Time to Read the Books You Love Both husband and wife were and are avid readers. It was the perfect location for a bookstore.

Way back in the later part of the 20th Century, David Cheezem and Melissa Behnke decided they wanted to open a bookstore. Melissa's mother Peggy helped grow the small Wasilla library, and she grew up in a family of readers. David had just completed his Masters in Fine Arts degree in creative writing, and felt that his fellow writers deserved a place where good writing was honored and celebrated. T

hey found the perfect location for a bookstore in Palmer -- the small agricultural town in Alaska with a rich history and cultural heritage. In 2001 David and Melissa discovered an empty storefront within a stone's throw of Vagabond Blues, their favorite Alaskan coffee-shop.

Join us for another Summer Solstice Boozy Book Fair in partnership with ! We will have local romance authors, food truc...
05/23/2026

Join us for another Summer Solstice Boozy Book Fair in partnership with ! We will have local romance authors, food trucks - all kinds of fun! will be providing live music from 5:00-7:00pm.

Bring a picnic blanket or your favorite camping chair and enjoy a book on the field. Don't miss out on this annual FREE community event!

Here now• Marybeth Holleman• Kaylene Johnson-Sullivan• Cheryl LacyTo chat with you and to sign copies of the Alaska Lite...
05/09/2026

Here now
• Marybeth Holleman
• Kaylene Johnson-Sullivan
• Cheryl Lacy
To chat with you and to sign copies of the Alaska Literary Field Guide

New releases that just hit our shelves for younger readers and adults! Stop by and shop these titles and more today! 📚🛍 ...
04/29/2026

New releases that just hit our shelves for younger readers and adults! Stop by and shop these titles and more today! 📚🛍

Need a new read? Shop our staff picks and find your next favorite read today (and then come back and tell us your though...
04/27/2026

Need a new read?

Shop our staff picks and find your next favorite read today (and then come back and tell us your thoughts!) 📚😍

Evan found our Golden Ticket in record time: just nine minutes!Congratulations to and a big thank you to for supportin...
04/25/2026

Evan found our Golden Ticket in record time: just nine minutes!

Congratulations to and a big thank you to for supporting indie bookstores. Happy independent bookstore day!

Happening tomorrow! Make sure to stop in and try to find the Golden Ticket!We're celebrating Bookstore Day with a Gold...
04/24/2026

Happening tomorrow! Make sure to stop in and try to find the Golden Ticket!

We're celebrating Bookstore Day with a Golden Ticket worth 12 audiobooks! 🎧

Find the Golden Ticket in our store on April 25 and win 12 free audiobooks from Libro.fm, the audiobook company that shares profits with independent bookshops, like ours.

Mark your calendars and tag a friend to come look with you! ⬇️

New releases for kids and teens on sale now! 📚🛍
04/22/2026

New releases for kids and teens on sale now! 📚🛍

We're celebrating Bookstore Day with a Golden Ticket worth 12 audiobooks! 🎧Find the Golden Ticket in our store on Apri...
04/22/2026

We're celebrating Bookstore Day with a Golden Ticket worth 12 audiobooks! 🎧

Find the Golden Ticket in our store on April 25 and win 12 free audiobooks from Libro.fm, the audiobook company that shares profits with independent bookshops, like ours.

Mark your calendars and tag a friend to come look with you! ⬇️

If you're seeing this, it's time for new books! 📚Come shop our selection of new releases today!
04/21/2026

If you're seeing this, it's time for new books! 📚

Come shop our selection of new releases today!

Author Cayenne Sirois will be here at Fireside Books today until 4:00pm signing copies of her debut novel, Between! Stop...
04/18/2026

Author Cayenne Sirois will be here at Fireside Books today until 4:00pm signing copies of her debut novel, Between! Stop by to grab a signed copy and support local authors!

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720 S Alaska Street
Palmer, AK
99645

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+19077452665

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