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Old Firehouse Books to host Legendary Sci-Fi Author, Neil Gaiman!

Learn a Little About The Old Firehouse Books Business!

January 26, 2015
Neil Gaiman, the celebrated author of American Gods, Caroline and Sandman graphic novel series, will be appearing in Fort Collins on February 6th at Old Firehouse Books.  His appearance is the result of Old Firehouse Books winning a national competition by selling the most copies of Gaiman's most recent novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane.  Over 209 copies of the book were sold, doubling the sales of other competing stores, and Old Firehouse Books owes a world of gratitude to their customers and Neil Gaiman's incredible fans. 
Gaiman will sign books, greet fans, and take photos starting at 4pm on Friday 6th.  In order to jointhe signing line, each customer must purchase a copy of Neil Gaiman's latest book, Trigger Warning.  Customers who supported us in the sales contest by purchasing a copy of The Ocean at the End of the Lane will not be required to make an additional purchase.
Trigger Warning is Gaiman's latest collection of short stories - an anthology that explores the masks we all wear, and the people we are beneath them, in order to explore our vulnerabilities and our truest selves.  As our way of thanking Neil Gaiman and our community, 10 of all Trigger Warning sales made on February 6th will be donated to the Poudre River Public Library. 
Named after the historic building we call home, Old Firehouse Books is the largest local, independent bookstore in Northern Colorado.  We sell both new and used books as well as a variety of games and gifts, which helps us have us have the best selection in town.  Because we are locally owned we have lots of opportunities to be creative with community outreach.  Some of our programs include free weekly story times on Tuesdays at 10:30am, tours of our historic locations, and events for both children and adults.

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