You have located The Nonfiction Gnome, a homage to the local lore that is The Buzzed Word!
In honor of The Buzzed Word, the gnome of which you have located comes with a very specific quest.
You must email your very own written, visual, or other artwork to berlinfolklore@gmail.com along with a picture of the gnome as validation that you have claimed and secured its little lore gnome body.
Your work will be featured in the subsequent phases of this living art project, further carrying on the local lore!
In a coastal nook where the sea air dances with the scent of stories and fermentation, there stands a curious little haven called The Buzzed Word. This is a place where books whisper and wine listens. Since its enchanting debut in July 2021, this OC gem has blended the magic of literature with the mystery of natural wine. It has also grown into a gathering ground for wandering minds and palates. Patrons find themselves charmed by its handwritten wine notes, eclectic titles, and the glow of a space that welcomes all, a queer-staffed, woman-owned sanctuary that pours both Pinot and poetry with equal care.
Here, among the shelves and glasses, community blossoms: stories are swapped, glasses clinked, and even Ocean City’s first Pride Parade was born.
Whether you're sipping beneath the glow of a wine tasting or getting lost in a new novel, The Buzzed Word is not just a store, it’s a spell (The Buzzed Word, 2025).
Reference: The Buzzed Word. (2025). Where books meet wine, for lovers of both. https://www.thebuzzedword.com/