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.

We are ready to go for another Colony Days Chalk Drawing Contest! Come visit us in front of the Train Depot to sign up (...
06/12/2026

We are ready to go for another Colony Days Chalk Drawing Contest! Come visit us in front of the Train Depot to sign up (free!) or to check out all the amazing art our community creates. We'll be here from 12:00-4:00pm.

06/06/2026

Due to the wind, we have decided to cancel the rest of the event for today. Apologies to all who were planning on attending later.

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the breeze to join us today, including our authors and community partners!

Hey Folks!The Children's Book Fest will be in front of the Palmer Train Depot instead of the Pavillion. Come on down and...
06/06/2026

Hey Folks!

The Children's Book Fest will be in front of the Palmer Train Depot instead of the Pavillion. Come on down and join us for activities, book readings, and more!

We have a busy month of events coming up!To start off the summer, we have the Children's Book Fest on June 6th at the Pa...
06/03/2026

We have a busy month of events coming up!

To start off the summer, we have the Children's Book Fest on June 6th at the Palmer Pavilion. Come hang out with local picture book authors and have some fun with us!

Next up, come say hello and participate in our all-ages Chalk Drawing Contest for Colony Days. We will be out in front of the Palmer Train Depot from 12:00-4:00pm. Add a little color to our community and win a Fireside Books gift card!

Finally, celebrate the solstice with us at our annual Boozy Book Fair event with ! We will have local authors, live music, food, and beverages - treat yourself with a day at the farm.

Happy summer!

Is your baby a little chilly today? (Unlikely, with this sunshine!) You may have left your baby blanket at Fireside Book...
06/03/2026

Is your baby a little chilly today? (Unlikely, with this sunshine!) You may have left your baby blanket at Fireside Books!

We have it behind the counter for you to retrieve.

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!) 📚😍

Address

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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