Welcome to Penfield Books

A National Prize Winner

We distribute books of interest to those of Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Irish, Italian, Mexican, Norwegian, Polish, Scandinavian, Scottish, Slovak, Swedish, and Ukrainian descent.

All books are new. We also carry postcards, magnets, and magnetic bookmarks.

Testimonials for Penfield Books

In September 2024, Joan posthumously received the ‘Women of Achievement’ award and a permanent plaque bearing her name was installed on the iconic ‘Women of Achievement Bridge’ in downtown Des Moines IA.

In July 2024, Iowa Public Radio did a special on Joan and Penfield Books.

Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret passed away in October 2022. Read her story here. Penfield Books will continue for the foreseeable future under the direction of its new owner, Joan’s Grandson, Forrest Heusinkveld.

Pieces from Joan’s personal art collection are available for purchase and can be viewed by clicking here. For questions, please email forrestheusinkveld@gmail.com

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