Anthology is a bookstore and gathering place.
We invite people to explore, read, learn, and connect in our vibrant, inviting shop.
We’re open Tuesday through Friday, 10AM to 5PM,
and on Saturday from 9AM to 3PM.
Bringing Books & People Together
Anthology is Geneseo’s hub for good reading and great relationships!
Here’s what you’ll find in our bright, cheerful shop:
- New books in a wide range of genres
- Gifts and cards/stationery
- Journals, notebooks, and writing supplies
- Bookmarks and other items of interest to readers
- Creative works from local artists and craftspeople
Enjoy easy, quiet browsing from room to room, exploring every shelf and table, every nook and cranny.
If you favor conversation and recommendations, Anthology’s booksellers will gladly learn about your interests, matching you with your next great read or the perfect gift.
Come solo, bring a friend, or bring a small crowd. You’ll find room to comfortably relax, connect, and gather for book discussions, visits from local and traveling authors, workshops/classes featuring local experts, and other community events.
Who’s behind Anthology for Books?
Hi! I’m Beth Terpening, a hometown girl who boomeranged back to Geneseo as an adult. I love living in this welcoming community, connecting people, and sharing stories.
As chief organizer and bookseller at Anthology, I am:
- a voracious reader with eclectic taste
- a friendly conversationalist who loves to laugh
- a traveler who seeks out bookstores in every town
- an insatiable learner with many hobbies
- an entrepreneur and business professional skilled in communication, customer service, flexibility, ingenuity, and community-building
- a mom of 6 incredible adults (I’ve read a LOT of bedtime stories)
- eager to meet you!
Beth Terpening
Bookseller
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Beth was born and raised in Geneseo and enjoys strong roots and ties in the community. After 30-some years away, she came home. And she’s positively thrilled to be right where she belongs.
Beth is an entrepreneur, and Anthology is not her only business. She’s also a creativity and communication consultant, guiding leaders and businesses to find and tell their stories.
Through Anthology, she’s excited to share this expertise in her hometown. Her mission is to grow a kind community around books and events that will stoke conversations, spark curiosity, and stimulate creativity.
Fabre Brooks
Bookseller
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Fabre grew up in a sunny beach town in Southern California and recently relocated to Geneseo to be closer to family. She’s worked in education and hospitality and always longed to spend her hours among books.
She enjoys collecting books from eclectic bookshops, going for long walks in nature, splashing in natural bodies of water, cooking, and cuddling with her cat.
Creating soft spaces to land and safe spaces for people to learn are among her top passions. She can’t wait to cultivate the bookish spirit of Anthology and share it with others!
Savannah Beazer
Bookseller
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Savannah is a passionate advocate for the magic of independent bookstores. She loves helping people find books that feel like they were written just for them, whether debut novels, timeless classics, or beautifully illustrated children’s books.
She’s thrilled to bring her lifelong love of literature to a space that values community, creativity, and meaningful conversation.
Savannah came from a small town. She’s proud mom of three beautiful girls and wife to a wonderful husband. When not reading, she’s likely cheering on her kids or in the kitchen, happily baking all the carbs!