Book Review: A Truce That is Not Peace by Miriam Toews
Over the course of a few midwinter weeks, during which I quote unquote “had” to read two other wintry books in time for book club meetings, I read A Truce That is Not Peace in furtive sips.
WHAT WANTS TO BE SHOT by Madeline ffitch
Here’s a hilarious, affectionate, unblinking story about feral friendships.
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Books
Looking for.a Valentine’s Day present? Our staff picks heartfelt, unexpected reads—from classic love stories to strange and smart books—for every kind of Valentine.
2025 in Review
2025 in Review Grand Opening: May 17, 2025Snowfort, is it a bookstore? Yes. A children’s space? Also yes. A place for readings, music, conversation, and community? Definitely. A building that required an enormous amount of work—physical, logistical, emotional—to...
A Year in Books: Tracking What I Read in 2025
For the first time in my life as a reader, I wrote down the title and author of every book I read in 2025. More than I want to recommend any particular book, I want to recommend that you adopt this simple practice.
Design Is What You Do When Something Goes Wrong
A small moment of friction at MoMA clarified how we want Snowfort to operate: trust first, discretion over procedure, and design that works when things go wrong.
Picket Line: Elmore Leonard’s Newly Published Old Novella
A long-lost Elmore Leonard novella surfaces, sharp with early swagger, road heat, labor friction, and electric dialogue. It’s where his voice clicks into place—alive with conflict, conviction, and the first spark of his signature cool.
A Glass of Amontillado
At Halloween we served a not-treacherous punch. Someone asked for the recipe so we’re sharing it here..
Snowfort Welcomes Author Derick Lugo as Winter Writer-in-Residence
Lugo is best known as the author of a widely praised memoir. This is Snowfort’s fourth residency since launching the program.
Book Review: The Sisters by Jonas Hassen Khemiri
Khemiri’s long, comma-linked sentences blur the line between narrator and author, pulling us into an intimate, engaging story that spans decades and continents.