Indie Bookstore Day is Here! 🎉📚
Dear Bookstore, I remember the first time I ever visited you.
We’re glad you’re here! said the cute pup.
We’re glad you’re here! said all the books.
We’re glad you’re here! said the big cuddly chair.
I looked all around and I fit right in.
On my next visit, I brought a friend.
The bookseller gave us a big smile and a big book.
“Do you believe in magic?” my friend asked.
“Because I think this place is full of magic.”
And she was right!
Each time I visited, I saw how other people came in, too, full of their own wishes and dreams.
“Welcome!” the bookseller always said. “I’m so glad you’re here.”
Dear Bookstore, do you believe in magic?
I hope so!
You understand me in a way that only a book can.
But one day, my neighbor told me the scary news that lots of bookstores were closing.
It was hard to stay open, he said. People weren’t reading books anymore - they mostly just read screens.
Oh, no!
I flew down the street, and around the corner, and …
right through the doors.
We’re still here! said the cute pup.
We’re still here! said all the books.
We’re still here! said the big cuddly chair.
Thank goodness!
In this big crazy world, there is one place I can always count on for sure.
Bookstore, I’m so glad you’re here.
Dear Bookstore by Emily Arrow, illustrated by Geneviève Godbout
One Day. Fifty States. 2,000+ Bookstores.
JOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!
This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, cupcakes, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!
Our beloved book bike will be off-site with the Brooklyn Public Library celebrating with the perfect all ages book just in time for IBD: B is for Bibliophile by O.E. Zelmanovich & illustrated by Lauren Simkin Berke.
Meanwhile at our brick & mortar store, in addition to carrying IBD 2026 exclusives & participating in Libro.fm’s Golden Ticket, The Nonbinarian’s got lots going on.
🎉 Flash tattoos of ancient marginalia by Hatch Rabbit Tattoo, honoring our mural by Vic Liu
🎉 Free Nonbinarian stickers for anyone who spends $25 or more
🎉 Pre-order special for limited edition Nonbinarian tote bag
🎉 25% off select titles
🎉 A special prize to folks who complete their entire Brooklyn Bookstore Crawl passports at The Nonbinarian Bookstore
🎉 Special after-hours immersive bookstore experience
Plus giveaways, author appearances, & more!
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BPL Book Bike Distro Pop-Up & Author Event
Join us at the Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Heights branch for a special Independent Bookstore Day event! Find us here.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with author OE Zelmanovich & illustrator Lauren Simkin Berke for the new release of B is for Bibliophile! OE & Lauren will talk about the different parts of a book & lead a book-making craft great for adults & kids!
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IBD x Time Out Productions at The Nonbinarian Bookstore
Celebrate this special community of devoted indie bookstore lovers with the meet-cutest of bookish events: an immersive evening of VALEN-TIME OUT OF MIND!
Hosted by Time Out Productions (Abby Cocke, Natalya Brusilovsky, and Ally Ibach), join us in-store as your most queer bookish selves for an after-hours [21+] evening at The Nonbinarian Bookstore.
This evening, you will be guided through connective experiences by our love experts, bringing us in queer community. Togetherness is a form of survival. Time Out! Productions builds temporary worlds where people can breathe, feel, dance, dream, and remember how to be together—sweetly, strangely, and with care.
Come be cute with us after-hours at the super gay bookstore as we celebrate Indie Bookstore Day! Get your tickets HERE!
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The Nonbinarian keeps the spirit of Indie Bookstore Day going all year long, so here’s what’s happening the rest of this month. All times EST; 💻 = virtual, 🛍 = in-store, 🚲 = book bike.
Reminder: All in-store events at The Nonbinarian Bookstore are masks required.
See our website for more information on our events & to register!
🛍 Independent Bookstore Day! All Day Long! Saturday, April 25, 11am-10pm
🚲 BPL Book Bike Distro Pop-Up & Author Event: Saturday, April 25, 3pm-4pm (free, outdoors, open to the public!)
🛍 IBD x Time Out Productions at The Nonbinarian Bookstore: Saturday, April 25, 7pm-9:30pm (after-hours)
🛍 Queer Disability Aid Arts & Crafts Support Group: Saturday, April 25, 7pm—8 pm (after-hours),
🛍 Queer Scrap ‘N Yap: Sunday, April 26, 7pm—9pm (after-hours)
🛍💻 Hybrid Reading Trancestors: A Trans History Book Club: Monday, April 27, 7pm—8:30 pm (after-hours) *Open only to TGNC attendees.
🛍 Quiet Queers (Silent! Sensory-friendly!) Reading Hour: Wednesday, April 29, 6pm-7pm
🛍 Intimate Fragments: A Smutty Trans Open Mic: Thursday, April 30, 7pm—9pm (after-hours)
🛍 Masc4Mask PlusLife Testing: Saturday, May 2, 1pm-4pm
🛍 T4T Clothing Swap: Sunday, May 3, 1pm-4pm, free, open to all, no registration required (no need to bring in order to take!)
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Bookshop.org Nonbinarian Book List Recs
The Nonbinarian loves recommending books for you! Shop some of our curative book lists here:
When you select The Nonbinarian Bookstore as your bookstore of choice on Bookshop.org, we receive a 30% affiliate fee from every sale! The affiliate fee directly supports us as a small indie bookstore as well as sustaining our mutual aid initiative, The Nonbinarian Book Bike.
The Nonbinarian Book Bike is featured in the new book NYC Street Vendors by illustrator Joel Holland! “A visual love letter … give New York City its flavor, grit, and humanity.” Purchase your copy from our Bookshop.org store!
In addition to subscribing to our newsletter, following us on social media, visiting the store, a& attending events, you can also support the Nonbinarian in the following ways:
📚 Donate funds! Set up a monthly donation via Ko-Fi or make a one-time donation via Givebutter or Venmo
📚 Donate books! See our used book policy for details
📚 Buy books through Bookshop.org
📚 Buy audiobooks through Libro.fm
📚 Buy Nonbinarian merch
Visit us:
The Nonbinarian Bookstore at 1130 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Getting there: Ramp accessible entrance, corner of President & Rogers. 2/5 President stop; 3 Nostrand stop; B49, B44. Street & garage parking.
Regular store hours, as of April 2026:
Mon-Fri 12pm-7pm
Sat & Sun 11am-7pm
SPECIAL STORE HOURS:
Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday 4/25 11am-10pm
Please note: Hours are subject to change, per volunteer COVID safety & risk exposure, private events, or extenuating circumstances. We will announce these changes online when possible.
As a disabled owned & volunteer operated store, we appreciate your patience & understanding.
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