Maze Books
@mazebooks.bsky.social
Maze Books is a community-driven new and used independent bookstore located in downtown Rockford, Illinois.
Maze Books is proud to be the first bookstore on Earth to sell this brand-spanking-new kids book by Rockford artist Emily Grobe! Four copies available -- support local art!
April 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Maze Books is proud to be the first bookstore on Earth to sell this brand-spanking-new kids book by Rockford artist Emily Grobe! Four copies available -- support local art!
Mail Call -- The gift of literature from my favorite horror writer, Kathe Koja. "Poets run the world." @kkoja.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Mail Call -- The gift of literature from my favorite horror writer, Kathe Koja. "Poets run the world." @kkoja.bsky.social
Here's what we have on the schedule for this week (3/25-3/30). Please note that Chess Club has changed its hours for Spring/Summer and will now run 5:30-7pm every Wednesday.
March 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Here's what we have on the schedule for this week (3/25-3/30). Please note that Chess Club has changed its hours for Spring/Summer and will now run 5:30-7pm every Wednesday.
The Forage Like a Bear Q&A / Signing is today (Sat. 3.15) from 12-3pm! Come hang out with Chris Fink of WNIJ/NPR and John Porcellino King-Cat/Spit-and-a-Half for a discussion on their latest release from Bored Wolves Press! There is no cost to attend.
March 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Forage Like a Bear Q&A / Signing is today (Sat. 3.15) from 12-3pm! Come hang out with Chris Fink of WNIJ/NPR and John Porcellino King-Cat/Spit-and-a-Half for a discussion on their latest release from Bored Wolves Press! There is no cost to attend.
It's another busy week at Maze Books with plenty of free public events!
Tue 3/11 6-8pm: Don’t Cry - DIY!
Wed 3/12 6-8pm: Chess Club
Sat 3/15 12-3pm: Forage Like a Bear - Reading & Signing with Chris Fink & John Porcellino
Enjoy this weather while it lasts -- open today 11-7pm!
Tue 3/11 6-8pm: Don’t Cry - DIY!
Wed 3/12 6-8pm: Chess Club
Sat 3/15 12-3pm: Forage Like a Bear - Reading & Signing with Chris Fink & John Porcellino
Enjoy this weather while it lasts -- open today 11-7pm!
March 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
It's another busy week at Maze Books with plenty of free public events!
Tue 3/11 6-8pm: Don’t Cry - DIY!
Wed 3/12 6-8pm: Chess Club
Sat 3/15 12-3pm: Forage Like a Bear - Reading & Signing with Chris Fink & John Porcellino
Enjoy this weather while it lasts -- open today 11-7pm!
Tue 3/11 6-8pm: Don’t Cry - DIY!
Wed 3/12 6-8pm: Chess Club
Sat 3/15 12-3pm: Forage Like a Bear - Reading & Signing with Chris Fink & John Porcellino
Enjoy this weather while it lasts -- open today 11-7pm!
Rockford City Hall last night. I am very proud of this city.
March 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Rockford City Hall last night. I am very proud of this city.
I will be addressing City Council tonight at 5:30pm in support of immigrants and refugees in Rockford and will respond directly to the xenophobic language used in last week's Council meeting by 3rd Ward Alderman Chad Tuneberg. I hope to see some of you there -- I will do the best that I can.
March 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I will be addressing City Council tonight at 5:30pm in support of immigrants and refugees in Rockford and will respond directly to the xenophobic language used in last week's Council meeting by 3rd Ward Alderman Chad Tuneberg. I hope to see some of you there -- I will do the best that I can.
Solidarity Forever!
February 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Solidarity Forever!
1pm today(2.23.25) at S. Winnebago & W. State. I will see you there!
February 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
1pm today(2.23.25) at S. Winnebago & W. State. I will see you there!
It's going to be an early morning for Nick Naruz from Toad Hall Books and myself tomorrow, as you can catch us talking about The 3rd Annual Rockford Indie Bookstore Crawl LIVE on Andy/Aaron Mornings at 6:00am, if I can survive getting up that early. 📚 📺
February 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It's going to be an early morning for Nick Naruz from Toad Hall Books and myself tomorrow, as you can catch us talking about The 3rd Annual Rockford Indie Bookstore Crawl LIVE on Andy/Aaron Mornings at 6:00am, if I can survive getting up that early. 📚 📺
Tune into 96.7 The Eagle this morning at 8am to hear Nick from Toad Hall and Dave from Maze Books discuss this weekends 3rd Annual Indie Bookstore Crawl!
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February 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Tune into 96.7 The Eagle this morning at 8am to hear Nick from Toad Hall and Dave from Maze Books discuss this weekends 3rd Annual Indie Bookstore Crawl!
Every year I ask Nick from Toad Hall if he wants to match outfits for our Indie Book Crawl radio segments. It never gets old. Catch us both live tomorrow (Wed 2.19) on 96.7 The Eagle at 8:00am!
February 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Every year I ask Nick from Toad Hall if he wants to match outfits for our Indie Book Crawl radio segments. It never gets old. Catch us both live tomorrow (Wed 2.19) on 96.7 The Eagle at 8:00am!
Maze Books, behind closed doors on a cold Monday in February. 2.17.25
February 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Maze Books, behind closed doors on a cold Monday in February. 2.17.25
I picked up a new model from Royal Hobby yesterday. I love books 24/7.
February 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I picked up a new model from Royal Hobby yesterday. I love books 24/7.
Joe Tallman knocks it out of the park again with the poster and t-shirt design for this year's 3rd Annual Rockford Indie Bookstore Crawl. Holy smokes!
February 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Joe Tallman knocks it out of the park again with the poster and t-shirt design for this year's 3rd Annual Rockford Indie Bookstore Crawl. Holy smokes!
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New Prairie Pothole is up now on my #Patreon! Childhood Embarrassment, PLUS a behind-the-scenes look at the nitty-gritty that went into its creation.
(PRAIRIE POTHOLE is my excloosive online comic strip)
Link in bio -- please consider signing up -- it's a deal!
Thanx!
#altcomics #comix #zines
(PRAIRIE POTHOLE is my excloosive online comic strip)
Link in bio -- please consider signing up -- it's a deal!
Thanx!
#altcomics #comix #zines
February 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
New Prairie Pothole is up now on my #Patreon! Childhood Embarrassment, PLUS a behind-the-scenes look at the nitty-gritty that went into its creation.
(PRAIRIE POTHOLE is my excloosive online comic strip)
Link in bio -- please consider signing up -- it's a deal!
Thanx!
#altcomics #comix #zines
(PRAIRIE POTHOLE is my excloosive online comic strip)
Link in bio -- please consider signing up -- it's a deal!
Thanx!
#altcomics #comix #zines
It's turning out to be a pretty neat, poetry-centric day. This morning, I got to hang out with Professor MK Davis & his RU students to discuss a piece from Cold Comfort. Tonight, I join poets Jenna Goldsmith & Lydia Kozlowski as Judges for Jefferson High School's Poetry Out Loud competition.
February 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It's turning out to be a pretty neat, poetry-centric day. This morning, I got to hang out with Professor MK Davis & his RU students to discuss a piece from Cold Comfort. Tonight, I join poets Jenna Goldsmith & Lydia Kozlowski as Judges for Jefferson High School's Poetry Out Loud competition.
Want to support the shop and black authors/history this month but don't have the time to stop into the store? Not a problem--we've added our most popular in-store BHM purchases to our bookshop affiliate page. Audio and E-books are available as well. Vote with your dollars and keep it local!
Black History Month
Checkout out this list on Bookshop
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February 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Want to support the shop and black authors/history this month but don't have the time to stop into the store? Not a problem--we've added our most popular in-store BHM purchases to our bookshop affiliate page. Audio and E-books are available as well. Vote with your dollars and keep it local!
You better beleve we are open Sundays. 12-4pm.
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February 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
You better beleve we are open Sundays. 12-4pm.
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On Tuesday March 11th, Maze Books is proud to host the second round of a new reoccurring series, Don’t Cry - DIY! -- A general craft meetup hosted by the wonderfully talented Lyric Rose Ellis. Some junk journal supplies will be available / Bring Your Own Craft. 6-8pm.
February 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On Tuesday March 11th, Maze Books is proud to host the second round of a new reoccurring series, Don’t Cry - DIY! -- A general craft meetup hosted by the wonderfully talented Lyric Rose Ellis. Some junk journal supplies will be available / Bring Your Own Craft. 6-8pm.
Last I heard, it was still legal to GROOVE! youtu.be/Rjm35C3fFho?... @daptonerecords.bsky.social
The Mystery Lights - Someone Else is in Control
YouTube video by DaptoneRecords
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February 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Last I heard, it was still legal to GROOVE! youtu.be/Rjm35C3fFho?... @daptonerecords.bsky.social
Another day in paradise.
February 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Another day in paradise.
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🎀Save the Date!🎀
Sat. Feb 8th Valentine’s Shop Hop in downtown Rockford IL! See details below.
My shop will be open 11-3pm - hosting @katymik.bsky.social for live chainstitch + The Scrap Jar with VDay crafts!
Visit me, Inferno Clay Studio, Lucette + Elora Home for passport stamps + a raffle!
Sat. Feb 8th Valentine’s Shop Hop in downtown Rockford IL! See details below.
My shop will be open 11-3pm - hosting @katymik.bsky.social for live chainstitch + The Scrap Jar with VDay crafts!
Visit me, Inferno Clay Studio, Lucette + Elora Home for passport stamps + a raffle!
February 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎀Save the Date!🎀
Sat. Feb 8th Valentine’s Shop Hop in downtown Rockford IL! See details below.
My shop will be open 11-3pm - hosting @katymik.bsky.social for live chainstitch + The Scrap Jar with VDay crafts!
Visit me, Inferno Clay Studio, Lucette + Elora Home for passport stamps + a raffle!
Sat. Feb 8th Valentine’s Shop Hop in downtown Rockford IL! See details below.
My shop will be open 11-3pm - hosting @katymik.bsky.social for live chainstitch + The Scrap Jar with VDay crafts!
Visit me, Inferno Clay Studio, Lucette + Elora Home for passport stamps + a raffle!