The Traveling Suitcase Bookstore
While these stories occasionally appear online, the library rarely opens its doors to digital orders outside of my wholesale partners. Most of my year is spent journeying to artisan markets and literary festivals, bringing these rescued volumes directly to you, one hand-stitched story at a time.
A Comforting Time Capsule
When you find the library at a market, you are not just visiting a booth; you are stepping into a quiet, comforting time capsule. I use vintage suitcases to house each category of book for easier browsing, striving to curate a nostalgic space filled with old books and curiosities. It is designed to feel like a secret bookstore tucked away from the modern world—a place where you can slow down, lean over a suitcase, and find a treasure that speaks to your own history.
Encounters in the Wild
Sometimes, these books find their way into the world through simple chance. I often carry a few stories with me, and if we happen to meet in passing, a pair of tiny books might just find its way to you.
Where the Library Has Rested
I have been lucky enough to set up my traveling shop at some incredible gatherings of makers and dreamers.
Craft Lake City DIY Fest | Salt Lake City, Utah: Honored to be selected as a 2024 LGBTQ+ Scholar at this premier festival.
Moab Arts Festival | Moab, Utah: One of my favorite markets, a celebration of creativity set against the iconic red rocks.
Always Queer Art Market | Salt Lake City, Utah: A community-focused space that uplifts LGBTQ+ artists and makers.
The 2026 Journey
While the library is currently based in Greenville, South Carolina, the suitcases are often on the move. I spend much of my time traveling throughout the Appalachian mountains and across the South, bringing these hand-stitched stories to new town squares and city centers. Please check back here or follow along on social media to see which city the suitcases are heading toward next.
An Invitation
I am always looking for new places to visit with my vintage suitcases. If you know of a craft fair, a literary festival, or a small-town market that needs a tiny book dealer, please reach out. I love bringing these hand-stitched treasures to new communities and meeting the readers who live there.
