Finlandia's North Wind Books celebrates 10th anniversary this week

HANCOCK -- Finlandia University ’s North Wind Books is celebrating its 10th anniversary this October. To thank the community for their support, the bookstore is offering a storewide 10% off sale this week through Friday, Oct. 16. Cake and refreshments will be served from noon to 6 p.m. this Friday.

Alana Nolan, manager of North Wind Books, is welcoming the public to celebrate the bookstore's 10th anniversary this week. (Photos by Keweenaw Now)

North Wind Books was opened in October 1999 after Peter and Patricia Van Pelt, who had operated the bookshop at their home in Eagle Harbor for nine years, invited Finlandia to purchase at cost the remaining North Wind Books stock. At that time, the Van Pelts donated to the college the bookshop’s shelving, mailing list, supplier contacts, name, logo and goodwill.

Since then, North Wind Books has enlarged its floor space and selections of books and gifts. The book shop has added Finlandia University logo wear and gifts, an entire room of children’s picture books and young adult fiction, and Finnish design items for the home. In 2005, an addition was constructed for the sale of textbooks and school supplies.

North Wind Books is offering gift baskets of books, cards and other items as well as a storewide 10% discount to celebrate their 10th anniversary this week.

Alana Nolan, manager of North Wind Books, says she is looking forward to serving the Copper Country community and beyond for many decades to come.

North Wind Books is located at 437 Quincy St. , Hancock. For additional information, contact Alana Nolan at 906-487-7217 or visit www.northwindbooks.com.