Perelandra is the second novel in a sci-fi trilogy by C. S. Lewis, published during World War II. In the novel, Perelandra is a mythical take on the planet Venus: an antediluvian paradise of gentle creatures, bountiful sustenance, and healing waters.

Lewis’s novel/planet is an awesome combination of diversity, divinity, and ecology that bears witness to the hubris and fragility of our species. We hope the bookshop carries the same energy!

Perelandra is curated by Joe Deany-Braun. A lifelong student of book spaces, Joe began his bookselling career at Boulder’s beloved (now bygone) Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Café after earning a master’s degree in writing and poetics. He later worked at the legendary Trident Booksellers and spent a year on the marketing team at Chicago’s world-class Seminary Co-op Bookstores.

Known for his deep knowledge of poetry and his commitment to embodied experience, Joe brings an intellectually rigorous, open-hearted spirit to his role as Perelandra’s steward. You can learn more about his work at deany-braun.com.

Yes, we are more than happy to bring in particular titles for you! The best way to do this is to visit the shop, where there is a little booklet for special orders on the door to Joe’s office. If you can’t visit, feel free to inquire right here.

First of all, congratulations! The imaginative effort required to write a book is profound, and the ultimate object is an attentional refuge in our distracted age. Second, whether we can or will carry it depends on a number of factors, from genre and format to cost and accessibility.

Most importantly, we need to see how your work relates and contributes to the greater ecosystem of literature that we carry. Sending or leaving us a complimentary reading copy is a good way to help us do this. But bear in mind that this doesn’t guarantee our attention. The world of books is enormous; we use our agency as readers to make sense of it all.

On a more practical note, we need a minimum 40% retail discount to cover the expenses associated with holding physical space for books in the 21st century. Distribution is not mandatory—we occasionally buy directly from writers and presses—but it is preferred.

In conclusion, there is no single rule for getting a book on our shelves. The more you respect our creative autonomy as denizens of literature, the more interest we will take in yours.

Yes, we love hosting readings and book-related conversations. (We generally do not host signings unless they come in the wake of a dedicated event.) If you want to schedule something with us, there are two main things to consider:

First, it is important to have a plan for engaging our community. If you know folks who are excited to celebrate your work, or have a team who can help bring people out, then we can get the ball rolling! If you are new to Fort Collins or less sure of who will attend, there are lots of ways to get involved before hosting something new—Wolverine Farm's event schedule is replete with opportunities.

Second, we rely on industry standard terms to cover our expenses. Whether your book was published by you yourself or an established press, check to see that wholesale orders are 1) returnable, and 2) discounted at least 40%.

Please email Chelsea for inquiries and bookings.

Wolverine Farm—a 501(c)3 nonprofit publisher—and Perelandra Bookshop share the Publick House in Fort Collins' River District. While Wolverine Farm oversees the cafe and event space, Perelandra oversees the book collection. We're a wild and woolly partnership dedicated to Wolverine Farm's long term vision of contributing to "a community of creative, informed, and engaged citizens living in a diverse, healthy, and beautiful world."