About the owners
Erin and James first crossed paths at the University of Iowa in the fall of 2017 (so yes, they’re Hawkeyes). Life took them on a few adventures – James was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2018 and went on to spend time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins. Now in his 8th NFL season, he knows his way around a playbook… and increasingly, a bookshelf. Erin had a different type of adventure, going to Washington University in St. Louis to pursue her doctorate in occupational therapy. Somewhere along the way, they adopted their two beloved rescue cats, Kurama and Katara. Feel free to ask for cat pics anytime.
After moving to Sun Prairie in 2022 and tying the knot in 2023, they continued settling into their new community – Erin working as an occupational therapist and James balancing football and family life. But as the calendar flipped to the New Year 2025, they decided it was finally time to dust off a shared dream that had been patiently waiting on the shelf: opening an independent bookstore. With Erin’s passion about creating a warm, welcoming space for everyone and James’ knack for big ideas, they set out to create a space where stories are for everyone and connection is just a page away.
Meet James
James is a newer—but very enthusiastic—member of the book-loving world. His reading journey kicked off by asking Erin for recaps of whatever she was reading (everything except the romance novels—he’s not into the ~spice~). From there, the two started swapping books every other month, picking titles for each other… and just like that, James was hooked.
These days, he’s averaging almost two books a month and has fully embraced his inner bookworm. His go-to genre? Anything thriller or mystery. He has a habit of jotting down his plot twist predictions a few chapters in—and, not to brag, but he’s often spot on.
James also loves stories that make the jump from page to screen. If there’s a book-turned-movie (or TV show), he’s probably already watched it and has thoughts. Lots of them.
Want to know what James is into right now? Check out the counter for his current Top 3 picks, or ask him for a thriller recommendation—he’s always happy to talk twists.
Meet Erin
Erin comes from a long line of readers—seriously, it’s a full family affair. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins… if there’s a book nearby, someone in her family is probably reading it. Growing up, every family trip to a small town included a stop at the local bookstore, because, obviously, every town needs one. (Hence… this one!)
She’s a true mood reader who enjoys a little bit of everything, but her heart belongs to romantasy, thrillers, and sappy romances. She also loves to mix things up with a good gothic or horror novel when the mood strikes—bonus points if it’s a little eerie and atmospheric.
Erin’s the kind of reader who gets emotionally attached to fictional characters, lives for a well-written slow burn, and is always ready to talk about the next book on her TBR.
You’ll find her recommendations scattered throughout the store and at the counter, or you can ask her what book recently kept her up past midnight. (Fair warning: she will happily tell you all about it.)
We are proud to be locally owned and operated, and we are passionate about supporting other small businesses and makers.
Come visit our store at
113 W. Main Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590