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ABOUT PAGE 42

Community impact, one book at a time!

Page 42 is dedicated to impacting our community through the power of books. We believe that access to great literature should be affordable no matter your income level. That's why we are dedicated to being the low -priced leader for books in Spokane, Washington.

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ABOUT THE OWNERS

Friends for over 14 years, Emily and Alicia always dreamed of opening a bookstore together when they retired. Emily managed Page 42 under previous ownership, with the intention of leaving when she graduated from Gonzaga. When the previous owners offered to sell, Emily jumped on the chance, and immediately asked Alicia and her husband Jacob to join her on this earlier-than-expected entrepreneurship opportunity.
 
Now they are a dream team that is determined to distribute books throughout our community!

 

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Emily, Alicia, Jacob, Samuel, and Alexander are pictured donating books to Little Free Libraries across Spokane

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PAGE 42 CREW

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Emily Peterson

Owner and Woman of the Year 2022

When she isn't working the storefront, Emily enjoys filling little free libraries, reading personal growth and romance, and making bookmarks.

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Alicia McCann

Owner

Designated bookstore mom who enjoys baking sourdough, drinking coffee, and skiing with her family. 

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Jacob McCann

Owner

Our resident history enthusiast runs the acquisition department. He keeps us stocked with excellent inventory found  out in the wild. He enjoys wood working, miniature painting and tabletop games

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Mikala

Bookseller

A ray of sunshine who specializes in keeping our shelves well stocked and our customers happy. In her free time, she enjoys board games and re-reading nostalgic kids books.

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Jimmy

Online Bookseller

One of our online sales associates, Jimmy enjoys reading satire and lesser- known history, and finding creative way to cook garlic. 

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Alex

Online Bookseller

Page 42's on-site spooky artist. Her art can be purchased in-store or seen here. 

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She enjoys reading  horror and graphic novels.

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Willow

Acquisition Assistant

The local Cryptid with occasional sightings in-store. They enjoy graphic novels, esoterica, and nature guides when they're not scavenging for books for the store.

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Thomas

Bookseller

One of our main power-house shelvers! When he isn't selling books, he's playing Super Smash Bros, W.O.W. and Pokémon!

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