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Inspiring curiosity, connection and compassion through story
Fair Isle Books & Gifts is located on beautiful Washington Island in Lake Michigan just off the tip of Door County Wisconsin. We carry new books and fair trade gifts. We're at the first stop sign after you get off the ferry, and most years we enjoy chatting with you before you enjoy a cup of killer coffee at the Red Cup next door, then head on out to visit the lavender fields and stone rimmed Schoolhouse Beach. This year we are open for porch and garden shopping outside, curbside pick up or free island delivery. We have more items online than in the shop, but any item with (IS) after the title is available in our island shop. Current Shop Hours: 10-3 daily - closed Mondays. All items are available to ship unless otherwise noted in their description. Until then (or if you're not on the island) enjoy shopping with us here on our website. Fair Trade and Island Books will generate a shopping cart on this site and other books will take you the the shop's storefront on Bookshop.org. Both here and in the shop we seek to inspire curiosity, connection and compassion through story.
These cute as they come, felt birdhouses come in a wide variety of cool designs. Designed to be used and weather resistant. How can you not love these!
Look no further for a unique piece of Wall Art. Our Haitian Metal Art collection is all 100% handmade with the most basic of tools. We have a piece you will love!
We carry a wide range of handmade kids items not least these finger puppets, just one of many unique handmade items for kids .
Encantada pottery is handmade in Mexico and lead free. Check out all our Kitchen items, from handcarved salad servers to handcrafted pottery.
Fair Isle seeks to inspire curiosity, connection and compassion through story. We believe stories can change the world, and in our shop we try to do that by offering fair trade gifts created by artisans around the globe who are working their way out of poverty. Each of their products has a story, and sharing those with our customers creates a connection to the producers. By sharing books that spark curiosity through their stories we also encourage connection with and compassion for others, especially those who are different from us.
Remember the comfort of a grown up reading you a story as a child? Whether your answer is yes or no, audio books will bring you that same sweet experience. Fiction or non fiction, adult or child, these audio books can accompany you on walks, drives, while doing the dishes or simply staring at the beautiful views of the island ...or your home place.
We love to hear from our customers, and will try to answer any inquiries within 48 hours.
