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April 19, 2018

Textbook buyback begins April 19

Students interested in selling back their textbooks may begin doing so at North Wind Books today. This is a great opportunity to get top dollar back for your used textbooks. In addition, selling back and buying used textbooks helps save trees and other natural resources. The complete list of buyback dates and times is listed below.

April 19 – 20: 10am – 3pm

April 23 – 26: 10am – 3pm

April 27: 10am – 12pm

January 26, 2018

Karl Bohnak and Kathryn Remlinger book signing scheduled for Heikinpäivä

North Wind Books welcoming two regional authors

Authors Karl Bohnak and Kathryn Remlinger will be on hand for Heikinpäivä 2018 with book signings scheduled for Saturday, January 27. Bohnak will be at North Wind Books starting at 11 a.m., and Remlinger will be at the Finnish American Heritage Center’s Historical Archive starting at 1 p.m.

The signings are being hosted by North Wind Books, the official bookstore of Finlandia University. Books from both authors are available now.

About Karl Bohnak

Karl Bohnak is [...]

December 1, 2017

Textbook Buyback available at North Wind Books December 7-15

Textbook Buyback will at North Wind Books on the campus of Finlandia University begins Wednesday, April 19. This is your opportunity to get top dollar back for the textbooks after you’re done using them this semester. Below is the full schedule for Textbook Buyback this semester.

TEXTBOOK BUYBACK DAYS AND TIMES Thursday, December 7 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, December 8 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, December 11 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 12 – 10 [...]

August 15, 2017

North Wind Books hosting “Bakers & Books” series

Every Thursday, beginning August 17 and running through the end of September, North Wind Books will be hosting a local baker for a series titled “Bakers & Books.” The series is open to the public, will feature complementary coffee and will begin at 10 a.m. each Thursday.

“Books and baked goods go together like peanut butter and jelly,” store manager Alana Nolan said. “We have some amazing bakers in our community, and this will be a great opportunity for the community [...]

July 6, 2017

North Wind Books hosting Children’s Unique Books series

Free events to be hosted every Monday in July

North Wind Books is hosting a four-part series of events this July titled Children’s Unique Books. These events will highlight unique themed children’s books and each feature a special guest host. Events are free, open to the public and no RSVP is required. Each event begins at 11 a.m.

July 10th – Music

Soren Schmidt, Finlandia University Campus Pastor, will be bringing his guitar to sing and read books.

July 17 – Animals

Leslie Helakoski, [...]

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February 8, 2017

Cap & Gown Fitting is February 20-25 at North Wind Books

As the semester draws along, we’re inching ever closer to commencement 2017. To help graduates prepare for that, North Wind Books is hosting cap and gown fitting for December 2016, Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 graduates. Fitting will be Monday, February 20 through Saturday, February 25 during regular business hours (M-F 10-6, Sat. 10-4) at North Wind Books. There is NO CHARGE for graduation attire if fitted during this time period.

January 8, 2017

Digital audiobooks now available from North Wind Books

Do you not enough time to read all the books you want? North Wind Books has you covered. We’re excited to announce that North Wind Books has teamed up with Libro.fm, the digital audiobook supplier for independent bookstores like us.

What does this mean for you?

Digital Audiobooks purchased through Libro.fm directly support North Wind Books Over 80,000 titles to choose from DRM-free so you can listen on multiple devices Free iOS and Andriod app Superior audio quality Expert recommendations from North Wind Books

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to

January 6, 2017

North Wind hosting local author Kristin Neva for signing and reading

North Wind Books presents local author Kristin Neva for a book signing and reading on Wednesday, January 18 from 4 to 6 p.m.

This free event will be at the bookstore on the campus of Finlandia University. Neva will be promoting her newly released book, Snow Country.

About Kristin Neva

Neva grew up in an old farmhouse in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the north end of the Keweenaw Peninsula, which is known as Copper Island. She spent many hours visiting Anne of Green Gables on Prince [...]

November 17, 2016

Libro.fm digital audiobooks are now available at North Wind Books

North Wind Books is proud to announce digital audiobooks are now available for purchase through a relationship with audiobook provider, Libro.fm. The audiobook storefront is live at https://libro.fm/northwindbooks.

Digital audiobook sales are the fastest growing category in publishing, but until now independent bookstores have had no means to compete with the likes of Audible. Libro.fm has given indie stores the opportunity to retain their loyal customers and reach new customers in the community.

“Our customers have been asking for [...]

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