Monarch Books

Monarch Books

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Where stories take flight 🦋
A cozy, family-friendly bookstore full of wonder, whimsy, and well-loved books.

Thoughtfully curated for readers of all ages—with a special space for little bookworms to explore.

08/11/2026

1st step,
Moving around and entering INVENTORY!
It’s chaos right now in the Bookstore, but we are doing all we can to make this place perfect FOR YOU!
We have a special announcement about our used books 🥰 so stay tuned for that exciting news!!

08/07/2026
08/02/2026

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Independent bookstores are the heart and sole of the independent book industry.

Luckily, Indiana has several wonderful indie shops that deserve your attention!!

You can read all about some of our favorites right now: https://www.indiana-anthology.org/post/how-independent-bookstores-fuel-indiana-s-literary-scene
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Photos from Monarch Books's post 08/01/2026

Amazing turn out tonight 💜
Thank you to everyone who made this Farewell possible. The community of book lovers, and authors made this dream a reality.
Monarch Books is going have a grand re-opening September 4th! More details on that soon!

We can’t wait to bring culture and creativity through stories!

Love you all!
🦋💜🦋💜-Jazzy

Cassidy Douglas Claire Mountcastle Kari A Robinson Jake Williger, E.D Rich, Brando Myers

07/31/2026

Today is the DAY!!
Make sure you come on by tonight around 5pm and 7pm to be apart of all the fun!!

Here is what is on the menu for tonight!!

🍞Crackers
Everything season
Sourdough pita crackers sea salt
Sourdough pita cracker pizza flavor
cranberry and sea salt crisp
Mini baguette slices

🥩Meats
Pepperoni
Salami
Prosciutto

🫒Veggies/fruits🍇
Cucumbers
Mini sweet peppers
Blackberries
Strawberries
Green grapes

🥣Dips
Hot honey pepperoni dip
Humans
Tzatziki dip
Raspberry jam

🧀Cheeses
Brie cheese
Fresh Mozzarella perals in olive oil
Goat cheese
Variety cheese slices

🥗Extras
Sweet pickles
Dill pickles
Feta stuffed olives
Regular olives
Nuts

🧁different cheesecake dessert shooters🧁

Not too late to get tickets to get all the freebies we have to offer!
Look up
“Farewell for now benefit event”
On Eventbrite
And get your tickets!

Photos from Monarch Books's post 07/30/2026

Count down till the Farewell (for now) benefit event
1 DAY!!

TOMORROW we will raffle off a bookish bouquet with coupons!

Huge shout out to
💐Flying Dirt Farm for the gorgeous bouquet!
And
🍦Yummerful Ice cream for donating coupons for the raffle!

Monarch Books is so grateful for these two businesses that donated towards the dream! Please reach out to us for collaborations, or help in any way! We will be there for you💜

The raffle tickets will be for sale at the event, OR
If you get yourself an event ticket from Eventbrite
That gives you 2 automatic entries into the raffle! Along with other freebies!

Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow from 5-7!
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Photos from Monarch Books's post 07/30/2026

Count down to the Farewell (for now) benefit event at Monarch Books!
2 DAYS!!!

There will be 4 LOCAL AUTHORS
Kari Robins
Claire Mackenzie
E.D. Rich
J.M. Williger
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AND
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LIVE MUSIC by Marcus Blackmon!

You will be surrounded by beautifully creative, and talented people!
How inspiring!!

Make sure to get your tickets on Eventbrite to secure your FREE Author collection book sleeve!
Sold during the event separately.

Can’t wait to see you there!!

Claire Mountcastle Marcus Blackmon Kari A Robinson

07/28/2026

COUNT DOWN to the Farewell (for now) benefit event
3 Days!!

There will be DIY blind date with a book at the event for sale, UNLESS you get the ticket beforehand, and it’s included with the freebies!

Find the tickets on Eventbrite!
Can’t wait to see you all!!

07/27/2026

Count down to the Farewell For Now Benefit Event
4 MORE DAYS!

There will be LIVE MUSIC from marcusblackmon.official

Along with other exciting things happening on Friday, the 31st at 5pm!

Grab your ticket from Eventbrite to get FREEBIES or just stop in to enjoy the music!
We’d love to have you!

Let’s celebrate the next chapter in the story of Monarch Books!

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123 W State Street
Pendleton, IN
46064

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm