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Goldstream Books draws its name from the creek valley north of Fairbanks where gold miners once worked claims in the permafrost, and the store carries forward that spirit of discovery in its carefully curated collection. Located on University Avenue near the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, the shop serves as an intellectual bridge between the academic community and the broader Fairbanks public. The Arctic science section is particularly strong, reflecting UAF's status as a world leader in permafrost research, aurora studies, and climate science. The northern anthropology collection covers circumpolar indigenous cultures from Alaska to Scandinavia. A massive stone fireplace anchors the reading lounge, where temperatures of minus forty outside only make the browsing experience more pleasant. The store hosts regular academic talks that draw audiences well beyond the university, making complex science accessible to everyone in the community.
Goldstream Books draws its name from the creek valley north of Fairbanks where gold miners once worked claims in the permafrost, and the store carries forward that spirit of discovery in its carefully curated collection. Located on University Avenue near the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, the shop serves as an intellectual bridge between the academic community and the broader Fairbanks public. The Arctic science section is particularly strong, reflecting UAF's status as a world leader in permafrost research, aurora studies, and climate science. The northern anthropology collection covers circumpolar indigenous cultures from Alaska to Scandinavia. A massive stone fireplace anchors the reading lounge, where temperatures of minus forty outside only make the browsing experience more pleasant. The store hosts regular academic talks that draw audiences well beyond the university, making complex science accessible to everyone in the community. Located in the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 2001, making it 25 years of championing books and readers.
Monthly Arctic science lectures in partnership with UAF, biweekly poetry readings by the fireplace, seasonal permafrost and climate discussion panels, and an annual Northern Lights Literary Series during the darkest months.
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