Sundance Books and Music

07/01/2023

Waldo has made it to Reno! Start your Waldo-searching journey here, then find him in 17 other businesses around town.

A special thank you goes out to all of our friends and neighbors who are joining us for Find Waldo this year!

For full details, visit sundancebookstore.com.
Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm. You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

Waldo has made it to Reno! Start your Waldo-searching journey here, then find him in 17 other businesses around town.

A special thank you goes out to all of our friends and neighbors who are joining us for Find Waldo this year!

For full details, visit sundancebookstore.com.

05/25/2023

We are a little dusty, but both Sundance and the NMA are open for our usual hours, and our parking lots are still accessible (Sundance via Sierra Street // NMA via Liberty Street) regardless of the current construction. If you have concerns about access, please call ahead to get the scoop. Thank you for your patience and your support!

02/24/2023

We will be closing today, Friday February 24th at 4:30pm due to winter weather conditions and to allow our team members to get home safely!

As always, many thanks for your support!

You can place orders online @ sundancebookstore.com or visit us in person when things thaw out (during our usual hours): weekdays 9am-7pm & weekends 9am-5pm.

Due to weather conditions, we will be closing today at 4:30. Stay safe and warm out there!

01/16/2023

Due to the weather we will be closing today at 5:00pm. Stay safe out there!

01/03/2023

We are open today! However, due to road and weather conditions we will be closing at 5:00. We hope you will come see us if it is safe for you to do so!

12/31/2022

**We are closing early today, New Years Eve, due to weather.**

From all of us , we wish our community a safe, peaceful, healthy, and happy New Year!

We are closed Sunday, New Year’s Day, and Monday, January 2nd.

We are so grateful for you and your support. Many thanks!

12/26/2022

Sundance Books and Music deeply thanks you and our community for your support!

We are closed today to be able to have time with our families.

We will reopen December 27, 9:00 to 7:00.

09/07/2022

The Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl is almost here! Want to plan out your day? We now have official programs so you can see when and where all the fun is taking place!
Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

08/13/2022

For all things aquatic, check out the current display table in our Indoor-Outdoor Room!

Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

08/03/2022

We are absolutely buzzing with excitement for Saturday's launch of Naseem Jamnia's The Bruising of Qilwa! The reading starts at 2:00 with a signing afterward. Arrive early to get a seat for this can't-miss event!

07/31/2022

As you head out on your final summer trips, stop by to find inspiration and guidance in our Indoor Outdoor Room! Whether you’re traveling near or far, we have the books you need to plan your perfect vacation.


Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

07/03/2022

We will be closed Monday, July 4th for Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5th. Have a fun and safe holiday!

06/24/2022

Everyone’s favorite elusive world traveler is back in Reno! Celebrate local businesses with a community-wide Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt throughout the month of July!

Find Waldo Local is a community-wide Shop Local scavenger hunt hosted by American Booksellers Association member bookstores with participation from local businesses in their towns. Throughout the month of July, hunters young and old will have the opportunity to search Reno stores to find Waldo! Pick up your scavenger hunt stamp card at Sundance Books and Music starting July 1st and take it on your journey to have signed or stamped by the participating locations. Once you have successfully located every Waldo in Reno, bring your completed passport back to Sundance to be entered to win a Waldo Grand Prize!
Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm. You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

06/04/2022

If you’re in the gardening mood, swing by the store first and let inspiration bloom!

Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm. You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

06/02/2022

From water rescue dogs to exclusive records to stories of Nevada, our June events offer something for everyone to love! Depending on the weather, all in-person events will be held in our beautiful front yard, so come enjoy the warm weather and a reading from one of these talented authors.

Find out more about all of our events on our website, sundancebookstore.com.

05/27/2022

Unfortunately, we must once again postpone our reading with John Glionna that was scheduled for this evening. We will make an announcement as soon as it has been rescheduled.

05/25/2022

Pre-order The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia and receive an exclusive enamel pin along with a signed copy of the book!

In this intricately layered debut fantasy, out August 9th from , a nonbinary refugee practitioner of blood magic discovers a strange disease causing political rifts in their new homeland. Persian-American author Naseem Jamnia has crafted a gripping narrative with a moving, nuanced exploration of immigration, gender, healing, and family. Powerful and fascinating, The Bruising of Qilwa is the newest arrival in the era of fantasy classics such as the Broken Earth Trilogy, The Four Profound Weaves, and Who Fears Death.

Visit sundancebookstore.com or call us at (775) 786-1188 to place your pre-order today!

04/30/2022

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! We have Indie Bookstore Day exclusives and a team of friendly booksellers to help celebrate the day. We’re open until 5, so come say hi!
Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

04/28/2022

Michael Branch returns to Sundance! Mark your calendars for next Saturday, May 7th at 2:00. Michael will be reading from his new book, On the Trail of the Jackalope, followed by a discussion with author Mark Maynard and a signing. We hope to see you for what is sure to be a good time!

For more information, visit sundancebookstore.com.

04/17/2022

There’s a lot going on over the next two weeks inside the store and online! Visit sundancebookstore.com for all the details about Poetry Month, Record Store Day, and Independent Bookstore Day.

Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

04/16/2022

We’re celebrating Am I Even a Bee? with author Felicity Muth, live bees with Annie Leonard and Toby Hammer from UC Irvine, and live insects with Cynthia Scholl and the UNR Natural History Museum! They’ll all be here until 3:00, don’t miss it!

04/14/2022

This Saturday at 1pm, join us (and a bunch of bugs!) to celebrate the newest Baobab Press children's book, Am I Even A Bee?, written by Felicity Muth and illustrated by Alexa Lindauer.

The story will be read by author Felicity Muth, Cynthia Scholl and UNR Natural History Museum will have live insects to hold and learn about, and Jess Buelow, from Annie Leonard's bee lab, and Toby Hammer, from UC Irvine, will have a live bumblebee colony on site to be viewed safely from behind glass!

For full details, visit sundancebookstore.com.
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Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

This Saturday at 1pm, join us (and a bunch of bugs!) to celebrate the newest Baobab Press children's book, Am I Even A Bee?, written by Felicity Muth and illustrated by Alexa Lindauer.

The story will be read by author Felicity Muth, Cynthia Scholl and UNR Natural History Museum will have live insects to hold and learn about, and Jess Buelow, from Annie Leonard's bee lab, and Toby Hammer, from UC Irvine, will have a live bumblebee colony on site to be viewed safely from behind glass!

For full details, visit sundancebookstore.com.
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04/13/2022

Poetry month continues today at 4:00 on our YouTube channel! Find all the details at sundancebookstore.com.

04/09/2022

Poetry Month isn’t just about Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost! Come by the store to discover something fresh on this beautiful spring day.

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Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

04/03/2022

Our 23rd annual Poetry Month Reading Series kicks off this Wednesday with David Lee! We are once again coming to you live on our YouTube channel, so if you can't tune in live you can watch it whenever is convenient for you. After watching David's reading, pick up a copy of his new poetry collection, Rusty Barbed Wire, available this Tuesday, April 5th.

You won't want to miss David or any of our readers this month! See full details and a list of all of April's events at sundancebookstore.com.

Our 23rd annual Poetry Month Reading Series kicks off this Wednesday with David Lee! We are once again coming to you live on our YouTube channel, so if you can't tune in live you can watch it whenever is convenient for you. After watching David's reading, pick up a copy of his new poetry collection, Rusty Barbed Wire, available this Tuesday, April 5th.

You won't want to miss David or any of our readers this month! See full details and a list of all of April's events at sundancebookstore.com.

03/28/2022

Sundance Books and Music is excited to announce that we are currently accepting resumes from readers and listeners interested in open bookseller positions. If you would like to apply to become part of our team, please drop a resume off at the store for us to review.

03/19/2022

We have another exciting pre-order to announce! Richard J. Nevle and Steven Nightingale's new book, The Paradise Notebooks, will be available April 15th. Order by Sunday, April 3rd and you will receive a copy signed by the authors!

Orders can be placed by visiting our website, calling the store, or stopping by.

Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

We have another exciting pre-order to announce! Richard J. Nevle and Steven Nightingale's new book, The Paradise Notebooks, will be available April 15th. Order by Sunday, April 3rd and you will receive a copy signed by the authors!

Orders can be placed by visiting our website, calling the store, or stopping by.

03/12/2022

Pre-order the latest collection from High Sierra photographer and climber Claude Fiddler. Inside the High Sierra will be available for $75 in April in a limited-edition print run of 1,000 signed copies.

Inside the High Sierra is a meticulously produced coffee-table book that will delight anyone who loves the High Sierra, fine-art-outdoor photography, or beautiful books in general. The landscape photography featured here is on par with the very best we have ever seen. Behold the crowning achievement of a climber and photographer who spent most of his life hunting beauty in California’s most iconic mountain range. Hard-bound in linen on the outside, with 55 full-color plates printed on Japanese archival paper on the inside. There is also plenty to read here: in addition to stories and extensive notes on the images by the author, the book features diverse and insightful contributed essays by Joseph Holmes, Michael Cohen, Laurel Fiddler, Peter Croft, Dick Dorworth, and a foreword by Thomas Hornbein.

Please order by Thursday, March 31st to secure your signed copy.

Contact us directly to order! Call (775) 786-1188 or email [email protected].

Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

02/27/2022

We’re here on this beautiful golden Sunday bringing you books, music, and serenity. Come say hi! We’re open until 5pm.
Visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

02/20/2022

There’s nothing better than a bookstore on a cloudy day! Pick up that book you’ve been meaning to get to for months or find something unexpected among our shelves.

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Put your mask on and visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

02/12/2022

Hand-make a card that will make your sweetie swoon! Our Used Room is currently stocked with a collection of calligraphy guides and other crafty how-to books. Not feeling artistically inclined? We also have a wide selection of Valentine’s Day cards, perfect for anyone in your life.

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Put your mask on and visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

02/10/2022

We have books to make everyone feel special for Valentine’s Day, including the little ones! Come by to find the perfect books, music, gifts, and cards to make everyone feel loved.

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Put your mask on and visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

02/06/2022

During Black History Month and every day of the year, we honor Black voices and experiences. On this beautiful February Sunday, stop in to discover new writers, classic visionaries, inspiring histories, joyful stories, and more.

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Put your mask on and visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

02/04/2022

Find the perfect gift for your Valentine at Sundance. Whether you’re looking for a unique card, a romantic book, or a mood-setting album, we have what you need to show your special someone that you’ve been thinking of them. And if you’re unattached, there’s no better way to treat yourself than with a trip to the bookstore!

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Put your mask on and visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

01/21/2022

Coming March 1st, the latest from author Michael P. Branch-- On the Trail of the Jackalope: How a Legend Captured the World's Imagination and Helped Us Cure Cancer. Pre-order from Sundance now and you'll receive a signed copy!

Visit sundancebookstore.com, call us at (775) 786-1188, or stop by the store to order your copy of On the Trail of the Jackalope today!

01/09/2022

If you love gardening but get restless waiting for warm weather, Winterland is the book for you. With beautiful photographs and guidance for all seasons, Cathy Rees will help you see your garden in a whole new light.

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Put your mask on and come visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.

01/06/2022

New Year, new moon, new you! Start 2022 by becoming aligned with the universe and all it has to offer. We have everything you need to start the new year in a good place, whatever that looks like to you— look through our Mind, Body, Spirit Room for spiritual guidance and self-improvement; plan your next adventure in our Indoor-Outdoor Room; discover a story to invigorate your soul in our Fiction and Genre Rooms; or expand your view of the world in our Non-Fiction Room.

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Put your mask on and come visit us weekdays from 9am to 7pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm! You can place orders online at sundancebookstore.com or by calling us at (775) 786-1188.