Prairie Fire Books

Prairie Fire Books has been fueling the intellectual life of Norman, Oklahoma, since 1999, serving as a literary bridge between the University of Oklahoma campus and the broader community. The store's name evokes the controlled burns that historically renewed the tallgrass prairie, and in the same spirit, the shop aims to spark new ideas and voices. The meteorology and severe weather section is genuinely world-class, reflecting Norman's unique position as home to the National Weather Center and the Storm Prediction Center. Creative writing students from OU's renowned program treat the store as a second classroom, browsing its deep poetry and literary fiction shelves between workshops. A community bulletin board near the entrance is always plastered with flyers for readings, open mics, and writing groups, making Prairie Fire the connective tissue of Norman's thriving literary scene.