We’re a community built on the love of reading
Books don’t care where you came from.
Books don’t care how much money you have.
Books don’t care what you do for a living.
Our story
Once upon a time, a call center clerk dreamed of a place where someone could walk in with a wish and walk out with a book, no strings attached.
In 2015, she created Embrace Books to bring her dream to the community of Muskegon. She firmly believes that books open doors for people and no one should ever be without them.
In 2023, we welcomed over 6,000 guests, sharing the magic of books. With the continued support of our community, we put more than 80,000 books—valued at over $1 million—in the hands of excited readers, spreading knowledge and possibility. We are not only making a difference in literacy but also in the environment. In 2023 we recycled enough books to match the weight of 13 Asian elephants!
Today we are partnered with 25 community agencies, 17 schools, and libraries to supply books for free to their reading programs. On top of that, our presence at community events connects us with even more readers. All this is powered by dedicated volunteers making it all possible. With 1,500+ Google requests for directions, it’s clear we’re becoming a beacon for those seeking knowledge, community, and inspiration proving what we have always known: Books build strong communities!
Our 2023 impact, in numbers
Every day in countless ways, Embrace Books touches lives in the Muskegon community. We could not do it without your support, which makes a difference in all we do.
25
partners
6,000 +
guests
80,000 +
books
$1M
value
What we carry
With over 15,000 books, we have all of your favorite genres just for you.
Adults:
softcover fiction
romance
westerns
fantasy
historical fiction
fiction books on CD
foreign language fiction
Kids:
board books
picture books
chapter books
science
history
nonfiction
religion
teaching and resources
Non-fiction:
history
poetry
classics
general nonfiction
travel and language
self-help
health and wellness
nature
science
sports
religion
finance and leadership
crafts and DIY
cookbooks
large print
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
– Dr. Seuss
Our Partners
Today we are partnered with 25 community agencies, 17 schools, and libraries to supply books for free to their reading programs.
