Small Business Saturday
The holiday deals continue on Small Business Saturday!
We are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Swag bags for first 30 customers.
Blind date with a book.
20% off purchases of $50 or more.
Typewriter poetry pop-up with Kenna DeValor.
Free hot cocoa & tea, giveaways, & more!
Romance Book Club December Meeting
Join us for the December meeting of the FAB Romance Book Club!
We are reading Meghan Quinn's "Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal"
Holiday Pop-up: From the Library of Sheli Pratt-McHugh
Holiday vendor pop-up shop at FAB
Holiday Card workshop
Artist Christina Kozlowski will host a holiday collage card workshop at Friendly Alien Books. All materials will be provided, plus light refreshments. Participants will each make 5 cards.
Tickets are $30, and can be purchased here.
Black Friday at FAB
Get ready for a day of sales as we kick off the holiday shopping season at FAB!
Tower Lighting preview sale
Join us for a special preview of our Black Friday & Small Business Saturday deals!
Author Keri Grace
Local author Keri Grace will be here for a signing celebrating her new book, “Choosing Remi.”
Holiday Pop-up: The Charming Churchmouse
The Charming Churchmouse will be in-store offering bookmarks, bag charms, earrings, and more!
Rotating Genre Book Club Nov. meeting
Join us for the November meeting of the FAB Rotating Genre Book Club!
We are reading Alix E. Harrow's "The Everlasting"
Children's Book Swap
Join us for our first-ever Children’s Book Swap on America Recycles Day!
Holiday Pop-up: Samantha Faith Creative
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with Samantha Faith Creative
November First Friday
Artist Kaylee Dunning will be showing at Friendly Alien Books for November’s First Friday
Romance Book Club Nov. Meeting
Join us for the November meeting of the FAB Romance Book Club!
Author Abby Vail
Local author Abby Vail will visit Friendly Alien Books to celebrate the release of her debut horror novel, Writhe.
Authors Tara Conrad & Raven Storm
Pennsylvania-based romance authors Tara Conrad and Raven Storm will be at Friendly Alien Books for a combined book signing!
Tarot Readings with Empress 333 Tarot and Magick
Empress 333 Tarot and Magick will be at Friendly Alien Books for an evening of readings!
To book- message Friendly Alien Books on Facebook or Instagram
Rotating Genre Book Club Oct. meeting
Join us for the October meeting for the FAB Rotating Genre Book Club!
We are reading Rachel Harrison’s “Play Nice.”
Helvetica Home Halloween Pop-Up Shop
Join us for a special Halloween Pop-Up Shop with Helvetica Home!
"Dark and Dreary" Book Launch Party
Join us as we celebrate the release of Dark and Dreary: A Basement Horror Anthology.
Author Patrick Field
Author Patrick Field will be at Friendly Alien Books promoting his new book, The Malevolent, published under his pen name, P.F. Roquelaure.
Romance Book Club October Meeting
Join us for the October meeting for the FAB Romance Book Club!
We are reading Laurie Gilmore’s “Pumpkin Spice Cafe”
Banned Books Week Read-In
We’ve teamed up with Libro.fm and Silent Book Club to kick off #BannedBooksWeek with a Read-In on October 5 in protest of censorship.
Scranton Fringe Fest Literary Open Mic
This free event invites writers of all levels to share original poetry, fiction, creative, non-fiction, or short dramatic monologues.
Whether you're a seasoned author or a first-time reader, all voices are welcomed and celebrated at this 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival special event! Hosted by Brian Fanelli.
Life of a Showgirl pre-release party
Taylor Swift’s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl” drops October 3rd. So we’re throwing a party!
Get ready for friendship bracelets, pop music, themed drinks and more!
Cowgirl Pills will be here spinning vinyl, and Old & Brew will have a pop-up shop.
More details soon!
Author Amanda Yanul
Local fantasy author Amanda Yanul will hold a signing at Friendly Alien Books for her debut YA fantasy novel, “Valor.”
Scranton Fringe Festival presents: Beyond the Page: Conversation with Margot Douaihy
Friendly Alien Books is hosting author Margot Douaihy as part of the 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival
Bejewel Your Own Book
BYOB (Bedazzle Your Own Book) with The Charming Churchmouse at Friendly Alien Books! Bring your favorite book- we provide the rest.
Rotating Genre Book Club meeting
Anyone interested in joining FAB’s Rotating Genre Book Club is welcome to attend!
Gelli Print workshop with Floooorish
Join us for a gelli print workshop with local artist Floooorish at Friendly Alien Books
Author Lisa Conway
Local author, Lisa Conway, will visit Friendly Alien Books for a signing
Romance Book Club intro meeting
Anyone interested in joining FAB’s Romance Book Club should attend