Idaho's Banned Book Bundle (4 books)
to Bring OLDSPEAK to Life: A Book Beer Bar for Garden City, Idaho!
by Oldspeak Bar
Receive a copy of four (4) of Idaho's most challenged/banned books and dig into some insightful reading, while supporting our local bookstore. Makes a great gift for 4 friends at $25 each!
Once the campaign closes, we'll send a survey for you to select which four books you'd like most.
- Ships to United States
Plan on being a regular? This is for you! Your annual membership rewards you with 20 oz pours (vs standard 16), VIP events, member-only beers, 15% discounts on new books, discounts on Oldspeak merch and more!
Membership is good for one full year, starting when Oldspeak opens its doors early 2025. Perfect gift for the holidays - get one for you, and one for your boo!
Book lovers unite! Pick one of our favorite books and contribute to our Oldspeak campaign! Your book will come with a bookmark, and it'll be embossed with our special seal on the cover page so you'll never forget where it came from.
Our top picks:
- On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong -- our #1 BESTSELLER at The Lit Room for 2024. We're all eagerly awaiting his next novel which debuts next summer.
- 1984 by George Orwell -- a timely read, both a classic and a historically banned book!
- Milk & Honey: 10th Anniversary Edition by Rupi Kaur -- she self-published on the internet, gained notoriety, and now is one of the most well known poets of our generation. This version has her personal annotations reflecting back on the work she first published 10 years ago. Also a banned book.
- For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway -- this novel ranks at #30 on the ALA’s list of most-banned classics. Idahoans claim him as one of our own, and the Hemingway House in Ketchum, Idaho hosts an invite-only writers-in-residency program. Another fun fact: Hemingway is also known for smuggling copies of Ulysses into the United States.
- In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America's Child by Kim Cross -- From one of our favorite Idaho literary friends, who happens to also be a NYT bestselling author. Kim's deep empathy and meticulous research make this true crime novel a truly moving must-read.
- Educated by Tara Westover -- an important memoir from an Idaho local. About the value of education, and learning there's more than one way to experience the world.
- Sip and Sensibility: An Inspired Literary Cocktail Collection -- a delightful recipe book that beckons both bibliophile and mixologists!
This isn’t your average bag; it’s a statement. Make a meaningful impact and get a bag that says, ‘I care, but I look good doing it.’ While it can be used for groceries, always use it to tote your books to and from Oldspeak (yes, we do have a used book trade-in program!).
Raise a glass—and some funds! With your contribution, you’ll get this sleek, etched beer glass that’s all class with a dash of attitude. Perfect for your favorite brew (or whatever you’re pouring), this glass makes it clear: you're here to support a cause and sip in style.
Receive a copy of four (4) of Idaho's most challenged/banned books and dig into some insightful reading, while supporting our local bookstore. Makes a great gift for 4 friends at $25 each!
Once the campaign closes, we'll send a survey for you to select which four books you'd like most.
Beer lovers unite! This contribution gets you a 3-hour tasting event with bites to nibble on; includes 6 beer tastings with commentary and education from our Alliteration Ales head brewer, Adam! Don't forget to tell your friends.
Event will occur in spring 2025, once Oldspeak doors are open.
Calling all wordsmiths! Add your favorite phases, quotes and poetry to our (GIANT) rotating letter board and have it featured during Happy Hour! The cheekier the better.
Once Oldspeak's doors are open, we'll email you with specifications for your Happy Hour phrase. You'll get to pick the week that the phrase runs, so you can be sure to stop by with your friends and let them see how smart or sassy you are. Phrase will run on rotation for one FULL week during Happy Hour.
For the aesthetic and bookstore lovers - merchandise one of our display tables for a week with your name on it! You pick the books and how it looks.
We'll coordinate with you to schedule time to curate a book display, once Oldspeak's doors are open!
LITERARY LOVERS, this crowdfunding reward is for you! Enjoy a set of two tickets for the February Readings & Conversations event hosted by The Cabin, our local literary nonprofit! You'll also receive a book from each author.
If you're less familiar, A Readings & Conversations lecture is an original talk by the author on the subject of their choice. It can be about their current book, upcoming projects, past works, relevant cultural issues, and more. The talk runs for about an hour and is followed by a 20ish minute Q&A from the audience.
This reward includes two tickets to the R&C event on February 20th, 2025. Powerhouse authors Lydia Millet & Richard Powers team up to discuss fiction and nonfiction, and the effects of mankind and science on our delicate world.
Once the campaign closes, we'll reach out to confirm your shipping address (if you prefer your tickets and books mailed), or to schedule a pickup at the current Lit Room bookstore location.
Bring your brewing dreams to life by working alongside our very own Adam Fleck, brewmaster of Alliteration Ales, to craft a new beer!
Brewery 1:1 sessions will be scheduled during the first half of 2025. You'll brew the beer alongside Adam at his brewery in West Boise. Beer will be distributed to Oldspeak along with other local spots!
She's mine, my precious! Make Oldspeak your backdrop for your own private party.
Once open, we will coordinate with you via email to schedule your event -- events can be held on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. 4 hours max (with all events ending at 10pm) + Includes $1,000 bar credit. This cost also includes full staffing for your event and Happy Book Hour all night for your special guests.
Did you know a home library is considered 1,000 or more books? We will help you curate your own, one genre at a time, to build the library of your dreams! (Note: shelves not included)
We'll meet with you over the course of several months to understand your book priorities, craft each section, and order your books! This purchase is available to folks located within the United States. If you're not in the Boise area, we will coordinate virtual sessions to build your personal library.
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