Hi, I’m Tory, she/her! I’ve been a book lover since Day 1 and an indie bookseller since 2016. It’s been an honor to work in others’ bookstores (you may have seen me on TikTok when I worked for Chapters Books and Gifts in Seward, NE), and now I’m ready to pursue my own mission!

Sower Books draws its name from the iconic Sower statue on Nebraska’s capitol, as well as “The Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler — a book about community care and building the better world you want to see. I firmly believe in the power of books to spark growth, change minds, and change lives.

Our focus is on marginalized voices and local creators, artists, and makers. Sower Books will be a space where all feel seen and appreciated. We’re here to make friends, love one another, and last but never least: read, discuss, recommend, share, and love books!

Sower Books will be opening in the Meadowlane Shopping Center at 70th and Vine hopefully summer 2024!

Land acknowledgment: Lincoln, NE lies on the ancestral land of the Pâri (Pawnee); Jiwere (Otoe); and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) peoples. Learn more