Staff – Capital Books On K

Ross Rojek – Co-Owner

Ross cut his teeth at bookselling at the young age of just 25, when he opened his first comic book store in Sacramento. He spent the next 15 years opening more stores across the country. Fast forward to 2004, when he closed the comic book stores and began researching the best way to start a book review company. That was born in 2008 with Heidi. One thing led to another, and he opened Capital Books in 2019, bringing his vast knowledge of books and publishing. He’s in charge of buying the books in the store. He’s generally your go-to for book recommendations.

Favorite book genres:

Science Fiction & Fantasy
History

Reach him at ross@capitalbooksonk.com

Katie (she/her) – Store Manager

Katie manages our bookstore. She is one to ask about Manga, Romance, and anything fantasy-related. She and Jacob are your go-to people for Magic the Gathering and Pokemon questions.

Katie spends her free time playing video games and reading.

Reach her at manager@capitalbooksonk.com

Jacob (he/him) – Bookseller & Magic Cards

You can find Jacob helping customers mostly in our basement (Another Universe). He’s an expert at Magic the Gathering, and a horror fan, so feel free to talk to him about cards or get a great horror recommendation.

Favorite book genres:

Classics
Horror
Dystopian Science Fiction
Poetry

Jonathan — Book Deliveries

Jonathan used to work in our basement—Another Universe—but is now finishing a college degree. He helps out with book deliveries when he’s not studying. His favorite genre is sci-fi, and really enjoys graphic novels as well. Jonathan also hosts a podcast and collects pop culture action figures, such as Star Wars, TMNT, and Funko Pops.

You may see Jonathan around the bookstore during the holidays when he’s on a school break.

Favorites:

Science Fiction
Graphic Novels
Musicology
Fantasy
Filmography

Haileigh (she/her) – Facilities Manager

We actually brought Haileigh on in the middle of crazy 2020 holiday shopping season to help get us through. We loved her so much that we hired her full-time! She is this amazing bright light at the bookstore—great attitude and infectious personality. She’s since been promoted to Facilities Manager for both the bookstore, Another Universe, and our sister board gaming cafe, There and Back, down the street.

You’ll find her working on the first floor or running up and down our three+ flights of stairs (her record is 81 flights in one day!) or walking back and forth from each of our stores with the wagon.

Lily – Bookstore Dog

Lily is the main attraction for the bookstore, believe it or not. We have people come in just for her. She’s responsible for greeting each and every customer. She takes her job very seriously, too.

Favorite things:

Laying on Faith’s feet behind the counter
Conning each of us into giving her a treat, as if she hasn’t had many during the day
Kids reading to her on the rug

Reach Lily at sendmoretreats@capitalbooksonk.com (kidding)

Fern – Bookstore Puppy in Training

Fern is Assistant Manager Katie’s pride and joy. She’s the most chill puppy you ever did see and loves nothing more than to sit in your lap as you work or read.