What can I say except WOW. I have said it nearly every day since we started, but I am truly blown away by the generosity, engagement, and support of the Prismatic Pages community.

We are at 42% of our goal, with 18 days to go. Thank you to each and every one of you who has donated, shared, spread the word, supported, written messages of encouragement, and more.

With this kind of engagement I hope and believe we can make it to our goal! If you haven’t donated already and you’ve been thinking about it—this is your sign!

I wanted to share some of my favorite messages left on the Spleis that I think truly encapsulate the spirit of this small but mighty bookshop:

Growing up in Oslo I dreamed about a shop like this. So many gems you cannot find elsewhere, and the best shop keepers. We really need you here! -Anonymous

Your speedfriending event helped me meet one of my best friends in Oslo and I can’t thank you enough for building a community for book lovers and English-speakere combined🩷🫶 -Annika

All cities should have such a bookstore 😊 great people, great recommendations and activities. The store is also dedicated to be a safe and inclusive place 🙌 everyone should pass by -João

Heier på alle frie og uavhengige butikker, og særlig på de som er drevet av tøffe kvinner som tør å satse!!💪💪 -Therese

Best of luck! Prismatic Pages is one of the places that make Oslo feel like home. On to many many more years! Thank you for creating a community and providing us with great books <3 -Nastja

As for what we’re going to do with the money, if you need a reminder here are some of our goals and aspirations:

• Create a rainy-day buffer fund in case of any unexpected expenses over the next years
• Start an independent publishing company focusing on local authors
• Introduce a monthly fiction book club
• Create and host mini literature festivals
• Provide a wider variety of inventory and more new releases
• Staff to make sure you get the best possible experience – great recommendations, personalized service, gift wrapping, etc.
• And much more!

For me, Prismatic Pages’ success rides on it not just surviving, but thriving, and in this crucial period at the start (remember, we’ve only been in business for 20 months, the shop is still a toddler!), we need all the help we can get. Because we plan to be here for years to come.