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Changing Hands Bookstore

Independent Bookstore
@changinghands
Celebrating 50 years of independent Arizona bookselling. Locations in Tempe and Phoenix.
  • eCommerce/DTC
  • Following 2.5K
  • Followers 40.3K
  • Engagement 0.6%
  • Avg comments 72

About Changing Hands Bookstore

Changing Hands Bookstore (@changinghands) is an Independent Bookstore creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC. The account has 40,273 followers and 5,138 published posts. Recent posts average 193 likes and 72 comments, an engagement rate of 0.6%.

With 40.3K followers, Changing Hands Bookstore is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Changing Hands Bookstore follows 2,490 accounts, so the audience is roughly 16 times the size of the list followed. Changing Hands Bookstore is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Changing Hands Bookstore under Independent Bookstore, with eCommerce/DTC as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for Changing Hands Bookstore runs to 12 words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Changing Hands Bookstore dates from January 2026.

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5,138 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Changing Hands Bookstore, 8 are single images, 1 is a carousel and 1 is a video. That mix leans toward single images. With 5,138 posts published, Changing Hands Bookstore's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 7.8 followers for each post published. Changing Hands Bookstore also keeps 8 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 139 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include book, both, people, january and readers. The captions tag #changinghands, #changinghandsbookstore, #bookgiveaway, #freegiveaway and #freebooks.

For fans of raw celebrity memoirs, Bravo's Summer House star gives readers a look into his unfiltered journey of recovery, resilience and transformation in CAKE EATER: A JOURNEY TO SELF DISCOVERY. In conversation with Jill Beissel.⁠

🗓️ 7PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 30⁠
📍CHANGING HANDS TEMPE⁠

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.⁠

Carl Radke’s path from reality TV’s party-loving star to a life centered around recovery has been anything but straightforward. Famous for his role on Summer House, Carl’s journey in the spotlight has forced him to confront personal battles under public scrutiny. Beyond the cameras, he’s faced struggles with addiction, the weight of toxic masculinity, the heartbreaking loss of his brother, and a quest to find real joy in a world that equates fun with alcohol.⁠

In this candid memoir, Carl opens up about a side of his life few have seen. With unfiltered honesty, he takes readers through the highs and lows, from career shifts and family dynamics to finding peace in his recovery. Each chapter dives into the hard-earned lessons he’s gathered, proving that life can be fulfilling—even without a drink. His story shows that fun and authenticity aren’t only compatible with sobriety; they can thrive because of it.⁠

Whether processing grief, navigating sober relationships, or confronting the public’s perceptions, Carl’s journey is one of resilience, growth, and self-discovery. Through vulnerability and humor, Carl redefines “fun,” reminding readers that the most meaningful transformations come from within. This memoir is a must-read for anyone seeking the courage to redefine their own path.
Author and President of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare Jaime Welsh Vinck discusses her latest, THE REHAB PLAYBOOK, aimed to help both individuals struggling with addiction and the community of people who care about them by providing a deeper understanding of the treatment process as well as how to find the right program.⁠

🗓️ 7PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 13⁠
📍 CHANGING HANDS TEMPE⁠
🔥 FREE EVENT⁠

🔗 RSVP at the link in our bio.⁠

ABOUT THE BOOK⁠

We are amid a mental health crisis--addiction, overdoses, depression, suicide attempts, and deaths are all on the rise. The explosion of virtual therapy platforms indicates that more people are reaching out for help. This is fantastic; however, according to the American Association of Addiction Medicine, only one out of every ten people who have addictions reach out for treatment.⁠

This begs the question: Why is treatment and recovery illusive for so many? There are several reasons, including limited financial resources, lack of understanding of insurance benefits, and the stigma associated with addiction and cultural implications. Another reason is fear--fear of the unknown, fear of facing one's inner demons, and fear of the treatment process itself. Although treatment centers have been in existence since the 1930s, the therapeutic process remains shrouded in mystery. There is no playbook to guide and understand the process of treatment. It's time to pull back the curtain and provide those struggling with addiction the practical tools and steps to guide them through the process of finding care. Within the pages of The Rehab Playbook, readers will find practical advice and tools on how to thrive in treatment and experience the joy of recovery from the grips of addiction.
Award-winning author Gary Ferguson visits Tempe with his latest, THE TWILIGHT FOREST about America's cherished ponderosa forests of the Southwest.⁠

🗓️ 7PM MONDAY, JANUARY 12⁠
📍 CHANGING HANDS TEMPE⁠
🔥 FREE EVENT⁠

🔗 RSVP at the link in our bio.⁠

ABOUT THE BOOK⁠

With their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West. Yet a quiet unraveling has begun: in the past decade, in a vast area from Santa Fe to the Sierras, more than two hundred million ponderosa have died. While some trees will survive in cooler places, scientists estimate that by mid-century less than five percent of the ponderosa in the American Southwest may remain. As the very character of this vast region shifts, what will be left behind? And how can we come to terms with such profound loss?⁠

In The Twilight Forest, Gary Ferguson brings readers on an expansive journey through the ponderosa forests of the Southwest both to mourn—and to celebrate—the forests that nurtured him. In warm and luminous storytelling, Ferguson weaves together the human and natural history of ponderosa, from its march across the West more than 10,000 years ago, to centuries of artists inspired by its dazzling stature and shady passageways. Both wildfire and climate change are constant presences on this journey. Fire is necessary for healthy forests but has turned deadly, while climate change stresses even the hardiest beings of the natural world. Yet the story of ponderosa reminds us that loss can be a gateway to connection—to nature and each other.⁠

While it is tempting to hide from the changes around us, Ferguson offers a healing approach: “to pick even one of these thousand doors of loss, pull it open and walk through.” The resulting journey is a life-affirming tribute to one of America’s most cherished wild landscapes.
📚 We got some new year new releases, book people! Time for another giveaway! Let us know in the comments which book you'd you'd most like to take home with you, and it could be yours, on us. We’ll draw one winner at random on Friday afternoon.⁠

👀 ⁠ Link in bio to see the books in list form—and to shop indie, of course!⁠

👉🏽 TO ENTER: (1) follow, (2) let us know which book you're most interested in, and (3) like the post. ⁠

👉🏽 REMINDER: You must be following in order to win!⁠

BONUS POINTS if you tag a bookish buddy.⁠

BONUS BONUS POINTS if you share to your stories.⁠




#ChangingHands #ChangingHandsBookstore #BookGiveaway #FreeGiveaway #freebooks⁠
On tap this week at our in Phoenix.⁠

🫐 Blueberry Crumble Sour by ⁠
🍌 Hefeweizen Bavarian-style Weissbier by ⁠
🔴 Rubaeus Raspberry Ale by ⁠
🍻 And more! ⁠

Stop by and say hello. We’d love to see you.⁠

#DrinkUpReadOn
📣 Our January workshops are filling fast! 📣 Don't miss writing workshops, Crafts & Drafts, Personal Map-making, Sticker and Junk Journal Workshop with the, and more.⁠

🔗 Link in bio for details and registration. ⁠

#changinghands #changinghandsbookstore #changinghandsevents
Time for our annual holiday edition of Cocktails with Quinn! ⁠If cocktails or mocktails are part of your New Year’s celebrations, Quinn has just the book for you. Check out her picks—and be sure to read responsibly. 📚🍸⁠

And join us New Year’s Day for our 36th annual Customer Appreciation Sale: 25% off just about everything at both Changing Hands locations from noon to 9pm.⁠
Heads up, book people! We're closing a little early today (at 5pm), but we'll be back New Year's Day from noon to 9pm for the big sale! Hope you'll join us for 25% off STOREWIDE at both Changing Hands locations.⁠

See the link in bio for sale details, including terms and conditions.
📚Happy New Release Tuesday, book people! It's giveaway time! Just let us know in the comments which book you'd you'd most like to take home with you. It could be yours, on us. We’ll draw one winner at random on Friday afternoon.⁠

👀 ⁠ Link in bio to see the books in list form—and to shop indie, of course!⁠

👉🏽 TO ENTER: (1) follow, (2) let us know which book you're most interested in, and (3) like the post. ⁠

👉🏽 REMINDER: You must be following in order to win!⁠

BONUS POINTS if you tag a bookish buddy.⁠

BONUS BONUS POINTS if you share to your stories.⁠




#ChangingHands #ChangingHandsBookstore #BookGiveaway #FreeGiveaway #freebooks⁠
✨ Get ready. Our 36th annual New Year's Day Sale starts Thursday at noon! ✨⁠

You'll enjoy 25% off nearly everything* in-store at both Changing Hands locations. And not just books. Your discount also applies to our huge selection of gift items too! ⁠

See the link in our bio for details and remember—the sale runs for just one day, in-store only at both Changing Hands locations. We'd love to see you.⁠

*Terms and conditions apply. See the link in our bio for details.

Changing Hands Bookstore's engagement

Changing Hands Bookstore's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.6%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 167 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Changing Hands Bookstore's posts, at 193 likes and 72 comments on average, about 2.7 likes per comment.

Engagement rate

0.6%

Avg likes
193
Avg comments
72
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1 : 167

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Who is Changing Hands Bookstore?

Changing Hands Bookstore (@changinghands) is an Independent Bookstore creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC. Changing Hands Bookstore is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Changing Hands Bookstore runs to 12 words.

How many followers does Changing Hands Bookstore have?

Changing Hands Bookstore has 40,273 followers on Instagram (40.3K). Changing Hands Bookstore follows 2,490 accounts, so the audience is roughly 16 times the size of the list followed. With 5,138 posts published, Changing Hands Bookstore's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.

What is Changing Hands Bookstore's engagement rate?

Changing Hands Bookstore's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.6%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 167 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Changing Hands Bookstore's posts, at 193 likes and 72 comments on average, about 2.7 likes per comment.

What does Changing Hands Bookstore post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Changing Hands Bookstore under Independent Bookstore, with eCommerce/DTC as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Changing Hands Bookstore, 8 are single images, 1 is a carousel and 1 is a video. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Changing Hands Bookstore repeatedly use the words book, both, people, january and readers. Changing Hands Bookstore's captions carry hashtags such as #changinghands, #changinghandsbookstore and #bookgiveaway. Changing Hands Bookstore writes those captions mainly in English. Changing Hands Bookstore keeps 8 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

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Changing Hands Bookstore's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 1 external site, and a free Flinque account opens that link. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist Changing Hands Bookstore and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.

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