Holiday Book Bundles: Thoughtful Gifts Rooted in Place and Story 

Books are more than gifts—they’re gateways to exploring people, place, history, and culture, or for escaping into new worlds. Our curated bundles of scholarship, memoir, and storytelling spark conversation, deepen understanding, and offer thoughtful, lasting gifts that celebrate diverse voices.

Appalachian Literature & Culture Bundle 

A selection of impactful voices from the mountains, these works explore what it means to live, belong, struggle, and hope in Appalachia. Through evocative poetry, immersive nature writing, and thought-provoking fiction, they capture the depth and diversity of Appalachian life—the ties to home, the weight of environmental change, and the intricate intersections of family, place, identity, and desire in a region often misunderstood. For readers seeking to experience Appalachia in all its richness and complexity.

Dispatch from the Mountain State Poems	Mountains Piled upon Mountains: Appalachian Nature Writing in the Anthropocene	LGBTQ Fiction and Poetry from Appalachia
Poems from West Virginia's state poet laureate explore the themes of a mature poet—death, despair, dread, and the seeming randomness with which all of these come into life.	Nearly fifty writers meditate on Appalachia’s landscapes in crisis—nature writing that grapples with environmental change, extraction, and belonging.	A ground‑breaking anthology exploring identity, place, family, and desire through queer Appalachian voices.

Historical & Regional Insights Bundle

An illuminating set of works that uncover the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of Appalachia. These books examine labor history, reclaimed narratives, and efforts to preserve the past—from miners’ uprisings and coalfield oral histories to responses to long-held stereotypes—revealing the people, politics, and events that forged the region’s identity. For readers eager to understand Appalachia’s conflicts, courage, and enduring spirit.

 Literary Fiction & Storytelling Bundle

Compelling stories that consider the intensity, uncertainty, and beauty of life. These novels follow characters through love, loss, personal transformation, and the nuances of family connections. From suspenseful tension to intimate reflection, each book weaves a path into worlds that are vivid, emotionally resonant, and impossible to forget. For readers in search of fiction that stays with them long after the last page.