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Author discovery
Helping readers find regional writers and independent books they may not encounter otherwise.
Midwest Book Beat merch
Wear the story.
Bookish gear for readers, writers, bookstore wanderers, and the people helping literary communities thrive across the Midwest. Every purchase supports the nonprofit work behind Midwest Book Beat.
Good stories live here.
Merch with a purpose.
Your purchase helps Midwest Book Beat connect readers with regional authors, independent bookstores, literary events, and bookish communities.
SupportRegional literary discovery and nonprofit programming.
RepA growing Midwest community built around books and the people behind them.
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The current collection
Find your gear.
Our complete merch collection is hosted on Printful, where you’ll always see the current products, available sizes and colors, and live pricing. Use the storefront for the most accurate availability.
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Browse everything in one place.
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Visit the merch store →What your purchase supports
Books build community.
Merch is one small way to help fund the work happening behind the scenes while giving people something tangible to wear, carry, or share.
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Bookstore visibility
Connecting readers with independent bookstores and bookish places worth making the trip for.
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Literary community
Supporting events, resources, partnerships, and experiences that bring book people together.
More ways to support
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Merch is not the only way to be part of the Beat. Join as a member or subscribe to the newsletter to stay connected to authors, bookstores, events, and discoveries across the Midwest.