Flame & Fable — Local services in Lakewood

I stopped in at this new book store on Friday and was thrilled to see a dozen other women also there. What a wonderful thing to see, women taking back their joy in reading after what felt like decades of being told we should read Nietzsche or self help books or nothing at all. Seeing this new book store catering to romance and fantasy genres succeed is the empowerment we all need to take our hobbies seriously no matter what anyone says. Flame and Fable is boosting local economy and putting a highlight on local authors by showcasing Cleveland authors. They have the bookish merch you see on TikTok shop and Etsy but made by local artists! I can't wait to get back when the shops inventory is full again and in the same breath hope she may never have a full inventory again because that means the women...

I have been here at least 5 times in the last couple months and I’ll continue to go back as often as I can! Nikki is the best, she knows her stuff, and she loves her customers! Any request I have, she replies quickly and goes above and beyond to help when she could easily say no or that she has a lot going on. She’s made a “custom date with a book” on the spot when I had a last minute gift idea, she’s gone to the back to grab several books that hadn’t been restocked on...

Flame and Fable is a small and beautifully curated bookstore featuring fantasy and romance genres. The owner is kind and excited to share her love of books. The collection features beautiful prints of books, current trends, and a delightful array of titles and authors. Bookish novelties by local artists, such as stickers, bookmarks, and other accessories, are...