Be/Longform

Deep thoughts. Sharp takes. Extended feelings.

This is where we get wordy on purpose.

Be/Longform is our not-so-little love letter to the in-between — the essay you didn’t know you needed, the behind-the-scenes peek, the soapbox rant turned soft place to land. Sometimes it’s personal. Sometimes it’s professional. Always, it’s us.

You’ll find reflections from our founder, notes from behind the counter, interviews with local authors and creators, updates from our Give/Back projects, and unapologetic joy over a good sentence.

Because we believe the ETC deserves space to stretch out.

And sometimes… a post just isn’t long enough.

Be/Longform

Summer Hours, Soft Openings, and Slower Living

Summer Hours, Soft Openings, and Slower Living

We’re choosing soft openings, summer hours, and a slower pace. Here’s why we’re doing things differently and why that matters.

Summer Hours, Soft Openings, and Slower Living

We’re choosing soft openings, summer hours, and a slower pace. Here’s why we’re doing things differently and why that matters.

The Story Between Chapters: How We Got Here

Before the new shelves were built and the new name went on the door, there was a story. One of quiet beginnings, honest conversations, and a transition built on care....

The Story Between Chapters: How We Got Here

Before the new shelves were built and the new name went on the door, there was a story. One of quiet beginnings, honest conversations, and a transition built on care....

Sometimes We Outgrow the Spell

Sometimes We Outgrow the Spell

We won’t buy new Harry Potter books, but we’ll keep used ones in circulation, and offer store credit to those ready to release them with intention.

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Sometimes We Outgrow the Spell

We won’t buy new Harry Potter books, but we’ll keep used ones in circulation, and offer store credit to those ready to release them with intention.

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What Freedom Feels Like - A July 4th Reflection

What Freedom Feels Like - A July 4th Reflection

Today, I’m thinking about freedom—what it means, what it looks like, and what it feels like. For some, this holiday is a celebration. For others, it’s more complicated. I’m holding...

What Freedom Feels Like - A July 4th Reflection

Today, I’m thinking about freedom—what it means, what it looks like, and what it feels like. For some, this holiday is a celebration. For others, it’s more complicated. I’m holding...

Magic in the Mess

Magic in the Mess

A signed copy of A Lion Among Men showed up when I needed it most — a quiet reminder that stories always know when to arrive.

Magic in the Mess

A signed copy of A Lion Among Men showed up when I needed it most — a quiet reminder that stories always know when to arrive.

No Cats, No Shade: Why We’re Going Fur-Free

No Cats, No Shade: Why We’re Going Fur-Free

We love bookstore cats as much as the next person. But for us? Clean air, clear shelves, and allergy-safe vibes matter more.

No Cats, No Shade: Why We’re Going Fur-Free

We love bookstore cats as much as the next person. But for us? Clean air, clear shelves, and allergy-safe vibes matter more.