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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 01/10/2026

And finally we get the Chamber of Commerce policy proposals, stated clearly for the respondents to accept as their own: more funding, less tolerance. Local businesses are ready for daddy government to bring some order to Asheville's house.

9. What one message would you most like government leaders to hear? (Required.)
Option: Public safety is a core service of local government and should be the highest priority in terms of funding
Option: We don’t want to be perceived as enabling criminal activity in our community
Option: Keep up the good work
Option: We need more City and County services to support a safe environment
Option: Other

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 01/10/2026

"Identify up to three things government leaders are currently doing that are working well." Two thirds of the suggested responses are just variations on "policing and surveillance," because that's what the Chamber of Commerce is hoping to reinforce.

8. Identify up to three things government leaders are currently doing that are working well. (Required.)
Option: Adding lighting to problem areas
Option: Recruitment of public safety officers
Option: Creation of the Downtown Improvement District with an emphasis on cleanliness and safety
Option: Support of activities that activate hot spots
Option: Creation of the Continuum of Care
Option: Funding for public safety
Option: Other

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 01/10/2026

"What changes would have the greatest positive impact on your business?" Response options are written to boost specific Chamber of Commerce policy goals—and those goals are uniformly carceral. We don't get healthcare, opportunities for youth, traffic calming, mediation programs, etc.

7. What changes would have the greatest positive impact on your business? (Required.)
Option: Putting non-profit organizations on equal footing with businesses for consequences if they don’t provide security while providing services
Option: More activation of areas that have seen frequent problems
Option: Better lighting of areas that have seen frequent problems
Option: Prosecution of criminal activity, regardless of the cause
Option: More public safety officer presence
Option: Other

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 01/10/2026

"Rank your top three public safety concerns" This question isn't marked required, but there's no way to opt-out or select "none of the above," so anyone who submits the survey is required to agree with the authors on the premise that these are (to varying degrees) valid concerns.

4. Rank your top three public safety concerns
Option: Lack of meaningful prosecution of criminal activity
Option: Lack of meaningful prosecution of criminal activity Increases in violent crime
Option: Increases in violent crime Public use of illegal drugs and the drug paraphernalia that is left behind
Option: Public use of illegal drugs and the drug paraphernalia that is left behind Property crimes, vandalism
Option: Property crimes, vandalism The spread of homelessness throughout the county
Option: The spread of homelessness throughout the county Vagrancy
Option: Vagrancy Crowded incarceration facilities preventing proper prosecution of offenders
Option: Crowded incarceration facilities preventing proper prosecution of offenders The spread of crime throughout the county
Option: The spread of crime throughout the county Concentrations of the homeless creating an environment for crime/fear/discomfort
Option: Concentrations of the homeless creating an environment for crime/fear/discomfort

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 01/10/2026

"How has crime or public safety affected your business during the past 12 months?" Survey questions provide leading answers and conflate safety with law and order. In this one, there's no clear way to disagree with the authors' perspective; even the outlier option is qualified by "directly."

3. How has crime or public safety affected your business during the past 12 months? Check all that apply. (Required.)
Option: The reputation of lawlessness in our community is damaging my business or property value
Option: My employees or coworkers experienced a public safety or crime incident
Option: My business hasn’t been directly impacted
Option: Fear of the area is driving away customers
Option: My business experienced a public safety or crime incident

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 29/09/2026

"they're not asking for the teacher to be fired" 🤡

What are they asking for?

In addition to opting out of the class, they're asking for their children not to be disciplined for calling the teacher "Mr." or using male pronouns. They're asking for written assurances that gender identity will not be discussed by teachers; that the music teacher will not be permitted to use a restroom at the same time as a student; and that school staff will not retaliate against children who opt out of class.

What they're not asking for is for the teacher to be fired. There are legal protections for employment without discrimination to gender identity.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 26/09/2026

The virtual panel will cover the West Virginia mine wars, historic and recent strikes in the Appalachian region, subsistence in the face of concentrated government repression, how these events have been portrayed historically, and what can be learned from them today.

A promotional graphic for Rural Radical Resistance, a virtual event hosted by Firestorm Books and PM Press on Saturday, October 10th at 3pm ET. The image features a photo of a rustic fence in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 26/09/2026

This October, in collaboration with @pmpress.bsky.social, we'll be hosting an evening of conversation about resistance and resilience in rural places with three authors: Ian Byers Gamber, Mitch Troutman, and Gordon Simmons!

A photo of three books nestled in a flowering landscape of Abelia. The titles are Ian Byers Gamber's "I Come Creeping", Mitch Troutman's "The Bootleg Coal Rebellion," and Gordon Simmons' "Mutiny in the Mountains."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 19/09/2026

Asheville may have canceled its Flock contract, but APD was still monitoring attendees of a book fair with drones last night.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 12/09/2026

On Thursday, eight bookstores sent an open letter to the ABA & ABFE raising urgent concerns about the threat posed by NSPM-7 to booksellers and publishers. @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social @burningbooks.bsky.social @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social @boneshakerbooks.bsky.social @wordupbooks.bsky.social

A title slide containing a photo of Donald Trump signing NSPM-7. The title reads "Booksellers & NSPM-7: An open letter to the American Booksellers Association."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 06/09/2026

Since June our collective has been selling zine packets to raise funds for the Prairieland prisoners, who face a combined 500+ years in prison over an anti-ICE protest. We're now wrapping up, having sold around 350 zine packets to raise and donate $8,805! It was a collective effort...

A photo of zines from the "The Government Doesn't Want You To Read These Zines" zine packets. A hand is holding a copy of "Against Prisons," a 12 page pamphlet by Catherine Baker.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 03/09/2026

The Redstockings Women's Liberation Archives for Action has a collection of documents on Gloria Steinem's work for the CIA, including materials that Steinem succeeded in suppressing prior to publication by Random House in 1979. static1.squarespace.com/static/679fd...

A scan of a 1979 Village Voice article titled "Random Action: Whatever Happened to Feminist Revolution?". The article is by Nancy Borman and features photos of Gloria Steinem and Redstockings member Kathy Sarachild.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 29/08/2026

Tonight at 6pm we're capping off a busy day with a mini zine workshop from Alex L. Combs & Andrew Eakett, creators of "Trans History, A Graphic Novel"! Participants will leave with a completed mini-zine ready for small press shows, portfolios, and trading with friends. firestorm.coop/events/3660-...

A photo of copies of "Trans History" stacked on a counter inside Firestorm Books. The book cover is styled like a page of a comic book with panels depicting various historic periods covered by the book illustrated in soft pastels.

A promotional graphic for our in-person event with Alex and Andrew on August 29th at 6pm. The image includes the book cover alongside illustrated headshots for each author over a pink background.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 23/08/2026

Happy Sacco & Vanzetti Day to those who celebrate! 🏴

A 1983 woodcut by Carlos Llerena Aguirre that depicts anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti in manacles. The two men are wearing suits and appear against a red background.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 22/08/2026

This Wednesday we're excited to be virtually hosting author @gsanroman2.bsky.social in conversation with fellow journalist @robvato.bsky.social! They'll discuss Gabriel's new book, "Days of Dissent," about the strikes and forgotten martyrs of the labor movement. @pmpress.bsky.social

A photo of San Román's book in front of a mural by Turned Worm Studios inside our bookstore. The mural depicts a barking dog in red paint. The book cover is white with a red-tinted photo from the George Floyd Rebellion inside an inverted outline of the United States.

A promotional image for Revolts, Strikes & Rebel Histories, a virtual event taking place on August 26th at 7pm ET. The graphic includes the book cover alongside headshots of the author and guest Roberto Lovato.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 16/08/2026

Wondering what's up with the G20 coming to Asheville at the end of this month? Check out g20avl.noblogs.org for more info and a counter programming schedule!

An old-timey postcard advertising Asheville, NC "in the Land of the Sky" that has been modified to say "G20 Unwelcome". Additional text reads "Asheville is set to host G20 Finance Minister and Central Bank meetings in August, 2026, showing casing the 'resilience' of post-Helene
recovery. What we've seen is growing homelessness as the housing stock not damaged or destroyed surges in price beyond the stagnating local wages. We see police budgets increase as they buy more surveillance toys and peddle anti-poor propaganda calling for more funds. Asheville doesn't need a G20 meeting to ease money upward. Join community members for upcoming presentations to talk about what the G20 does, what a summit will mean for us here, and how the world is resisting."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 16/08/2026

Restocked stickers from Windheld! firestorm.coop/catalog/manu...

A messy sticker pile featuring four different sticker designs. The most prominent sticker features ten small illustration of birds and the text "MIGRATION IS NATURAL/ ABOLISH ICE"

A messy sticker pile featuring four different sticker designs. The most prominent sticker features 14 tiny block print designs of foods. Text reads "SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD FOR COMMUNITY FORTITUDE"

A messy sticker pile featuring four different sticker designs. The most prominent sticker features an illustration of two birds and Audre Lorde quote "Your silence will not protect you."

A messy sticker pile featuring four different sticker designs. The most prominent sticker features 12 tiny block print designs referencing different genres of labor. Text reads "POWER TO THE WORKS/ UNITED WE BARGAIN."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 16/08/2026

There's something new at Firestorm! 🚲 This custom bike rack has been in the works for a while, but it's arriving at the perfect time because our street is getting bike lanes! The Haywood Road resurfacing project is currently underway and includes major upgrades for cyclists and pedestrians.

A photo of our new bike rack made of thick sheet metal with a black patina. The upright supports are circle As connected by two lower rails. In the background, our bookstore and a bright blue sky are visible.

A photo showing another angle on the bike rack. A small blue bike is attached to the rack with an orange chain. In the background are trees and bushes.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 03/08/2026

Heads up! We've got TWO events in Asheville with @mercurystardust.bsky.social this October: an afternoon comedy and DIY show (registration required) and a post-show meet & greet at our bookshop! 👩‍🎤🪚🏡

The cover of Mercury's forthcoming book "Lost and Found: A Compassionate Guide to Homeownership" over a purple tinted tool wall. The book cover features a pastel illustration of the author, with blue hair and suspenders, contemplating a house in a green field surrounded by lolly pop trees.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 02/08/2026

Tomorrow we're hosting a virtual conversation with Madeline Quasebarth, author of the new book "Don't Breed on Me," with health policy researcher Lee Hasselbacher. Together they'll be discussing the millennia-long story of abortion and the fight for reproductive justice today. @pmpress.bsky.social

A photo of "Don't Breed on Me" sitting on the metal frame of our store sign. Firestorm's green building is visible in the background and the book features a monochrome photo of a sliced papaya.

A promotional graphic for our virtual author event with Madeline Quasebarth and Lee Hasselbacher on August 2nd at 1pm ET. The image features the book cover alongside headshots for the panelists over a photo of a wide green papaya leaf. Smaller text designates this event as part of PM Press' All We Have is Each Other speaker series.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 30/07/2026

On Monday evening we'll be in virtual conversation with @samanthapaigerosen.bsky.social and contributors to "Living, Together: Reimagining Community in the Age of Disconnection," a new anthology on communal living!

A photo of the book taken in front of a large ZZ plant inside Firestorm. The book has a multicolor cover that is reminiscent of a patchwork quilt with many of the square depicting windows, doors, and roofs.

A promotional graphic for Reimagining Community, a virtual event taking place on August 3rd at 7pm ET. The image includes the cover of "Living, Together" alongside panelist headshots.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 08/07/2026

Sick benefit shirt for our bud Des by the incredible Sugar Bombing sugarbombing-store.myshopify.com/products/001...

A black and white design featuring the text "this machine kills fascists" in bold lettering alongside an image of a photocopy machine. The copier has a circle-a for anarchism drawn on it and stickers that read "Free Des" and "Zines are not a crime."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 03/07/2026

"Why is there nowhere affordable to live in this town?" I ask as I stare at a map of Asheville on which one "single-family home" occupies a third of all available land.

A map of Asheville which shows the massive scale of the Biltmore Estate south of Interstate 40.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 03/07/2026

On Sunday afternoon, join us for a conversation with legal historian @gauthamrao.bsky.social whose new book, "White Power," examines the history of policing and slave patrols in the United States and the ways systems of surveillance and racial control shaped American governance and law. 1/2

A flat lay photo of Gautham's book "White Power: Policing American Slavery" on a wooden deck. The book and deck are in dappled sunlight.

A promotional graphic for Policing American Slavery, an in-person event at Firestorm on July 5th at 3pm. The image features the cover of Gautham's book over a background of distressed barn wood. The book cover is black and white and includes a photo of a horse, evoking the use of horses by cops, rangers, and klansmen.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 03/07/2026

Join us on July 4th—the year anniversary of a noise demo from which prosecutors concocted an "antifa terror cell"—for an afternoon of solidarity zine making and contempt for the government. We've raised $5k for the Pairieland defendants by selling zine packets, but we need help assembling them! 2/4

A photo of packets being assembled shows various materials including a stamped envelope, a handout titled "How to write to people in prisons!", and a booklet about the defendants. In the upper right, a fully assembled packet with 15 zines is visible.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 21/06/2026

How many nazis does it take to put up a sticker? Nine Patriot Front members spotted in Asheville, North Carolina 📸 www.reddit.com/r/asheville/...

A triptych of photos each showing a member of Patriot Front walking on Haywood Road.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 16/06/2026

This Sunday we're hosting "Scapegoat" author Clare Follmann and activist Patty Krawec for a virtual conversation about the the outdated narrative of "invasive species"! Sign up at app.hi.events/event/7245/i... 🌿 @akpress.org @clarefollmann.bsky.social @daanis.ca

A photo of the book held over a bed of poison ivy. The book cover is a light shade of green with illustrations of plants and animals, some of which have been crossed out.

A promotional graphic for Invasive Species and Capitalism, an event hosted by Firestorm on June 21st at 3pm ET. The image features the cover of the book alongside headshots for Clare Follmann and Patty Krawec.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 14/06/2026

"The Government Doesn't Want You To Read These Zines" – new benefit zine packets from South Bend Commons! All proceeds go to Prairieland Defendants. firestorm.coop/products/253... @dfwsupportcommitt.bsky.social

A screenshot from firestorm.coop showing the product page for "The Government Doesn't Want You To Read These Zines". The product image is styled like a redacted document and the page shows that 18 packets are available.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 10/06/2026

Want to buy a book on June 11th, but not sure what to read next? We asked a few of our esteemed author collaborators to help us recommend titles that express the revolutionary commitment and vision needed to sustain us in difficult times. 3/

A slide showing books recommended by author and former political prisoner Eric King, including "Look for Me in the Whirlwind: From the Panther 21 to 21st-Century Revolutions" and "I Cannot Submit to Injustices: Collected Works of Martin Sostre."

A slide showing books recommended by author and "book aunty" Gayatri Sethi, including "Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead" by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson and "From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures" by Lara Sheehi.

A slide showing books recommended by author and podcaster Margaret Killjoy, including "Against the State: Anarchists and Rebels at War in Spain, Myanmar, and Rojava" by James Stout and the forthcoming "Avalon, Rise: A Novel" by Madeline ffitch.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 10/06/2026

June 11th is a day for remembering long-term anarchist prisoners through words, actions, and ongoing material support. As in years past, our co-op is partnering with @blueridgeabc.bsky.social to donate net proceeds from all sales to support imprisoned comrades! 1/

A promotional graphic for International Day of Solidarity with Long-Term Anarchist Prisoners, which features text in black and red shapes over a photo of bookcases at Firestorm. A breaking chain is depicted in silhouette.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 07/06/2026

How about a 100% public stake in AI?

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 05/06/2026

We're excited to host a virtual event with @elbienmaspreciado.bsky.social (author of "The Reticular Society") in conversation with Andrew Culp. They'll be exploring the networked reorganization of society and forms of revolt that remain possible against the suffocating flows of our online world.

A promotional graphic for The Networked Colonization of Everyday Life, an online event taking place June 13th at 3pm ET. The image features the cover of Ian's book, featuring an illustration of centralized, decentralized and distributed models over a black and white photo of a militarized police force in the street of an anonymous city. Ian and Andrew's headshots are displayed over a photo of a red circuit board.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 24/05/2026

Happy birthday, Julius! Happy birthday, Firestorm! Today we're all turning 18 ✨🦴🌺🌭

A photo of Julius Caesar Salad, an aged dachshund wearing a voluminous orange boa. Julius is sitting in the sun among flowers outside of Firestorm Books.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 13/05/2026

Members of our collective, and more than 20 others who turned out against surveillance, weren't allowed to speak at tonight's city council meeting. Here are the unheard remarks one of us had prepared.

Hi my name is Libertie and I’m a co-owner of Firestorm Books, an 18 year old co-operative bookstore in West Asheville. Now I realize you may be thinking “of course the anarchist bookstore is against giving money to the police, they want to abolish the police, turn all the hotels into free housing, and replace this city council with a network of directly democratic neighborhood assemblies.” And you’re right, we do. But I think as a group with direct experience being a target of APD surveillance, we also have a perspective valuable to the conversation.

A real time intelligence center is a trojan horse designed to entangle Asheville in surveillance-driven attacks on vulnerable communities. This administration and aligned state governments rely heavily on surveillance infrastructure to carry out the ethnic cleansing of immigrants, the genocidal erasure of queer and trans people, and the criminalization of reproductive care. The city may have asked for these funds, but Chuck Edwards isn't offering them out of the goodness of his heart.

And the misuse of surveillance data collected by Asheville police isn’t theoretical, it’s already happening. On April 15th of 2025, APD conducted drone surveillance at our bookstore on Haywood Road at the request of Georgia law enforcement. During a public presentation by civil rights activists opposed to the construction of a new police training facility in Atlanta, police conspicuously filmed attendees and other customers engaging in First Amendment activities at our shop.

This interstate cooperation demonstrates the lack of guardrails, and taken alongside other instances of surveillance, reveals a disturbing pattern of politically-motivated monitoring—notably in direct violation of the city’s 2013 civil liberties resolution. The uselessness of that 2013 resolution, rarely if ever even mentioned in this building, tells us something about the future of today's civil liberties resolution. Calling for a ceasefire while you continue to drop bombs isn't peace, it's just politics.

I urge you to say no to this million dollar check in the shape of a pony.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 11/05/2026

City Council: Sure your against fascism, but what if we only use mass surveillance technologies that respect your pronouns and don't see race?

A screenshot from the May 12 city council agenda. It reads: "B. Declaration of Policy for Public Safety Tools, Asheville Police Department Grant Award, Budget Amendment, and Axon Contract - ITEM B AND ITS SUBPARTS WILL HAVE ONE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
B.1 (i) Resolution of the Asheville City Council to declare and reaffirm the protection of civil liberties of all residents and visitors in the collection and use of data obtained through the utilization of public facing cameras, license plate readers, and the operation of a real-time intelligence center.
B.1 (ii) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and sign all of the appropriate application and acceptance documents for the Community Project Funding Award allocated to the City of Asheville as secured through Congressman Chuck Edward's Office and managed through the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, Byrne Justice Grants.
B.1 (iii) Budget amendment in the City's Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $1,141,255.56.
B.2 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Asheville a contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc to bundle all existing agreements for Asheville Police Department's current inventory of Body-Worn Cameras, Tasers, Drones, Lightpost and Interview Room equipment, warranties, licensing, and cloud storage for all, and add FUSUS software, utilizing the pricing offered through Sourcewell cooperative contract."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 06/05/2026

John Boyle, the local journo singly most responsible for pushing a yearslong anti-homeless crime panic in Asheville, appears to be having regrets now that Fox News is bludgeoning the local tourism industry with the same talking points.

The "We're all trying to find the guy who did this" meme from the Netflix sketch comedy series "I Think You Should Leave" with Tim Robinson.

A screenshot from the Watchdog of a 2023 Boyle column titled "Do you feel safe downtown? Despite city efforts form more policing, cleanups, serious problems linger"

A screenshot from the Watchdog of a 2023 column coauthored by Boyle titled "Down Town, Part 1: Merchants and workers say district is deteriorating"

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 04/05/2026

What we're looking for: • Comics, perzines, essays, poetry, or mixed format! • At least 12 pages long (sorry, no mini zines please!) • 60+ copies • $5 or less per zine

A messy pile of zines photographed from above. While many of the pamphlets are black and white, some are printed in color or printed on colored paper. Visible titles include "What Should We Do if Signal Messenger Gets Blocked," "Hookers in Healthcare," and "May Day: A Graphic History of Protest."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 04/05/2026

Hey, do you publish zines?? 👀 We mail zines to our sustainers each month—and we're always looking for exciting new material! If you've got a recently published zine that you think would appeal to our community, send us an email about it: bookstore@firestorm.coop 💌 1/3

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 03/05/2026

YouTube has started restricting most of our recent videos. You can still watch them if you turn off "Restricted Mode," but this may result in the material being inaccessible within libraries, universities, and other public institutions 🫤 1/

A screenshot of our YouTube channel showing red Xs over the videos that have been restricted. Eight out of twelve videos are marked.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 30/04/2026

Our first strawberry of the year! We're basically a farm now.

A photo of a strawberry from our container garden, held between two fingers. The sun is shining on the strawberry foliage and marigolds in the background. Further back, the front of our bookstore is visible, with a rainbow flag flapping in the wind. Not pictured: us eating the strawberry, which tasted incredible.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 27/04/2026

This Saturday at 6pm ET, join contributors to a groundbreaking new anthology from @pmpress.bsky.social about on navigating trans pregnancy and family planning. Sign up for free at app.hi.events/event/7167/g... 👶

A photo of the book held by a nonbinary hand in front of bookshelves at Firestorm. The cover is blue with a grid of illustrated images depicting pink body parts, some of which belong to adults and others to children. Many are engaged in playful activities such as drawing with a crayon, playing in the water, or painting a toenail.

A promotional graphic for Gender-Expansive Pregnancy, a virtual event hosted by Firestorm Books and PM Press on May 2nd at 6pm ET. The image features the book cover alongside panelist headshots over an image taken underwater.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 25/04/2026

LOL Fox did a hit piece on Asheville but used this adorable photo of oogles with banjos and a puppy that must have been taken 15 years ago.

A screenshot from Fox News of an article titled "Charming mountain city becomes 'nasty, crazy, and scary' as locals stay away". The accompanying photo depicts traveling kids with instruments and a puppy.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 22/04/2026

We're teaming up with Pansy Collective for May Day / International Workers' Day / Beltane film screening and community potluck! firestorm.coop/events/3591-...

A promotional graphic for a May Day film screening and community potluck, which features text over a photo of wildflowers. Logos for Pansy and Firestorm appear in the upper corners of the image and text reads: "6pm - Elements of Mutual Aid (Episode 1), 7pm - Food and gathering. @ 1022 Haywood Road, West Avl."

A photo of a sunrise over the ocean. Handwritten text over the sun reads "The Elements of Mutual Aid" in a style evoking marker graffiti. Smaller text reads "experiments toward liberation" in all caps.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 21/04/2026

How do we reverse the suicidal course of capitalist society? Join a virtual conversation with Jarrod Shanahan, author of the recently published essay collection "Every Fire Needs a Little Bit of Help," and writer @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social this Sunday! Register at app.hi.events/event/7035/e....

A promotional graphic for a virtual event at Firestorm Books on April 26th at 2pm ET. The image features the cover of Jarrod's book over a photo of sparks flying. The book has an orange cover with an apocalyptic illustration of Minneapolis' 4th precinct in flames, riot cops, Trump standing Christ-like in front of a cross, a tiki torch bearing fascist, Pinhead from the Hellraiser franchise, and a handcuffed arm reaching to escape the chaos.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 18/04/2026

Last chance 📢 to register for virtual events with our co-op this weekend! Disability in YA Panel (Sat @ 8pm ET) and Militant Anarchist Experiences in the Antiglobalization Era (Sun @ 3pm ET) app.hi.events/events/2739/...

A screenshot from our event registration page that includes listings for the two named events. Event descriptions read "Five incredible authors discuss writing disability representation in books for young adults." and "Tomas Rothaus, author of the recently publish memoir Another War Is Possible, takes us on a wild, bumpy, and beautiful ride through a lifetime of resistance."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 18/04/2026

It's the final day of our Spring Sale and we've still got tons of great books marked down to $5 or $10! Find a title on your list or discover something new... but don't wait until tomorrow! firestorm.coop/sale.html

A screenshot from our website showing a product grid with discounted inventory. The first title is " Driven by the Movement: Reports from the Black Power Era" by JoNina Abron-Ervin. Each book includes the cover, title, and price from the catalog.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 16/04/2026

The owner of Vortex Doughnuts in Asheville concealed the imminent closure of the store and now refuses to give employees their final paychecks. Staff had been seeking to purchase the business 💔

A screenshot of the employee controlled Instagram account shows a post from staff with over 6,300 likes and hundred of reshares. The post reads "Hey Y'all, long time (10 years 💔) employee of Vortex Doughnuts here."

A photo of a text exchange between an employee and owner Mollie Skalski. The employee says "Hey I really need to know because I have auto pays due the next couple days are we getting our paychecks this week?" Mollie replies "Unfortunately that is one of the reasons why we closed abruptly. We don't have enough money for payroll or any of the other things that need paid. There is more money going out than coming in. We tried to get a loan to help with that but no luck. I would suggest you apply for emergency unemployment. That's always why we were offering the equipment to offset that. I know that's not what you want to hear and again we are truly sorry."

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 15/04/2026

Also, some discounted stickers and enamel pins... because why not! firestorm.coop/catalog/merc...

A grid of products on our website, showing various pride flag stickers and enamel pins that have been marked down to $1.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 15/04/2026

Our spring sale is live! Check out all our discounted books at firestorm.coop/catalog/disc...

A photo inside Firestorm Books showing pages loaded with books marked down to $10. Visible titles include "When Freedom Is the Question, Abolition Is the Answer" by Bill Ayers, "Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees" by Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy, "White Property, Black Trespass" by Andrew Krinks, and more.

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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 13/04/2026

We're excited to be (virtually) hosting Argentinian anarchist @batallonbakunin.bsky.social, author of the recently publish memoir "Another War Is Possible" ( @pmpress.bsky.social ) which takes us on a wild, bumpy, beautiful ride through a lifetime of resistance. In conversation w/ @crimethinc.com!

A promotional graphic for Militant Anarchist Experiences in the Antiglobalization Era, a virtual event hosted by Firestorm in collaboration with PM Press on April 19th at 3pm ET. The image features the covers of Tomas Rothaus' three books over a smoky blue background.

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