Bindery Books

**4 a.m., New York City. A silent disaster.**

There is no flash of light, no crumbling, no quaking. Each person in New York wakes up on an unfamiliar block when the buildings all switch locations overnight. The power grid has snapped, thousands of residents are missing, and the Empire State Building is on Coney Island—for now. The next night, it happens again.

Esme Green and Arjun Varma work for the City of New York’s Emergency Management team and are tasked with disaster response for the Unmapping. As Esme tries to wade through the bureaucratic nightmare of an endlessly shuffling city, she’s distracted by the ongoing search for her missing fiancé. Meanwhile, Arjun focuses on the ground-level rescue of disoriented New Yorkers, hoping to become the hero the city needs.

While scientists scramble to find a solution—or at least a means to cope—and mysterious “red cloak” cults crop up in the disaster’s wake, New York begins to reckon with a new reality no one recognizes. For Esme and Arjun, the fight to hold the city together will mean tackling questions about themselves that they were too afraid to ask—and facing answers they never expected. With themes of climate change, political unrest, and life in a state of emergency, *The Unmapping* is a timely and captivating debut.

The Unmapping

**There can be no victory without betrayal.**

Hara Duja Gatdula, queen of the island nation of Maynara, holds the divine power to move the earth. But her strength is failing and the line of succession gives her little comfort. Her heir, Laya, is a danger—a petty and passionate princess who wields the enormous power of the skies with fickle indifference. Circling the throne is Imeria Kulaw—the matriarch of a traitorous rival family who wields recklessly enhanced powers of her own—with designs to secure a high-ranking position for her son and claim the crown for her family. Each woman has a secret weakness—a lover, a heartbreak, a lie. But each is willing to pay the steepest price to bring down her rivals once and for all.

Filled with passion, romance, betrayal, and divine magic, *Black Salt Queen* journeys to a gorgeous precolonial island nation where women—and secrets—reign.

Black Salt Queen

***“Vita’s rage overflowed until she was prepared to drown in it, and she knew that she would never again dam this anger to please another.”***

After nine years as the people’s beloved princess in the sun-soaked Kingdom of Carca, Vita witnesses the execution of her mother by her father’s hand. Forced into exile, Vita fades into obscurity with her only friends—the crows that visit her window.

Eleven years later, Vita is given a choice: marry an enemy general, granting him legitimacy to take the throne, or die as the forgotten princess. With time running out, Vita meets Soline, an intriguing lady-in-waiting who introduces her to the powerful-but-unstable magic of alchemy.

If Vita and Soline can learn to control it—and the undeniable spark between them—they could burn the world of men to the ground.

Crueler Mercies

**Spaceships aren’t programmed to seek revenge—but for Dracula, Demeter will make an exception.**

Demeter just wants to do her job: shuttling humans between Earth and Alpha Centauri. Unfortunately, her passengers keep dying—and not from equipment failures, as her AI medical system, Steward, would have her believe. These are paranormal murders, and they began when one nasty, ancient vampire decided to board Demeter and kill all her humans.

To keep from getting decommissioned, Demeter must join forces with her own team of monsters: A werewolf. An engineer built from the dead. A pharaoh with otherworldly powers. A vampire with a grudge. A fleet of cheerful spider drones. Together, this motley crew will face down the ultimate evil—Dracula.

The queer love child of pulp horror and ​classic ​sci-fi, *Of Monsters and ​Mainframes* ​is a dazzling, heartfelt odyssey that probes what it means to be one of society’s monsters—and explores the many types of friendship that make us human.

Of Monsters and Mainframes

**A warm and hopeful story of a lonely witch consumed by grief who discovers a whimsical cast of characters in a magical arboretum—and the healing power of found family.**

Powerless witch Saika is ready to enact her sister’s final request: to plant her remains at the famed Ash Gardens. When Saika arrives at the always-stormy sanctuary, she is welcomed by its owner, an enormous knit-cardiganed mythical beast named Frank, who offers her a role as one of the estate’s caretakers.

Overcome with grief, Saika accepts, desperate to put off her final farewell to her sister. But the work requires a witch with intrinsic power, and Saika’s been disconnected from her magic since her sister’s death two years prior. Saika gets by at the sanctuary using a fragment of a fallen star to cast enchantments—while hiding the embarrassing truth about herself.

As Saika works harder in avoidance of her pain, she learns more about Frank, the decaying house at Ash Gardens, and the lives of the motley staff, including bickering twin cherubs, a mute ghost, a cantankerous elf, and an irritating half witch, among others. Over time, she rediscovers what it means to love and be wholly loved and how to allow her joy and grief to coexist. Warm and inventive, House of Frank is a stirring portrait of the ache of loss and the healing embrace of love.

A warm and hopeful story of a lonely witch consumed by grief who discovers a whimsical cast of characters in a magical arboretum—and the healing power of found family.

House of Frank

**Fearing for her life, an outcast princess joins the rebellion against her own kingdom and family. . . but when playing with fire, someone always gets burned.**

Teia Carthan abandoned her morals long ago, and now there’s nothing she won’t do to stay alive. So far she has survived her parents’ deaths, the ire of the Council, and innumerable attempts on her life, orchestrated by Jura, her half brother and soon-to-be king of Erisia. Teia’s rare control over two elements marks her as both an outsider and a formidable opponent—but once Jura is crowned king, there will be no way to survive him. Not for Teia, not for anyone. 

When Jura moves to crush the rebellion that seeks to overthrow the monarchy, Teia sees one last opportunity to ensure her own safety. She can infiltrate the rebels, locate their base . . . and betray them to Jura, trading their lives for her own. 

Yet when Teia meets the rebels, she gets far more than she bargained for. And when she gains not only their trust but their friendship, she begins to have doubts. Perhaps the rebels are right. Perhaps the Golden Palace should be torn down and the monarchy destroyed. 

But then again—what if there is another possibility? What if Teia were on the throne instead? 

Fearing for her life, an outcast princess joins the rebellion against her own kingdom and family. . . but when playing with fire, someone always gets burned.

Inferno's Heir

**Amid the chaos of a dying city ruled by colonizers, three rivals―a thief, a slumlord, and an heiress―race to find a hidden cache of magic that will decide the city’s fate.**

In the occupied city of Tejomaya, calor―a magical fossil fuel―is found only in the blood rains that fall from the sky. While a six-month drought has brought Tejomaya to a desperate standstill, rumors of a secret stash of magic propel three unlikely treasure seekers to risk everything.

Tenacious and street-smart Zain Jatav has been forced to steal calor for her slumlord bosses for years. Finding the magic reserve might be her only key to freedom. But she’ll have to contend with Iravan Khotar, a slumlord himself and an ambitious revolutionary hoping to use the same magic to save his people from the mysterious illness devastating the slums―and to bolster a fight against their oppressors. Meanwhile, heiress Anastasia Drakos leads the ruling council of Tejomaya from the safety of a nearby island. With the hidden magic, she could finally take full control of the city and crush the slums beneath her unyielding fist.

As Zain, Iravan, and Anastasia draw closer to finding the treasure, their paths tangle, and not for the first time―they met before, a decade ago, in a fire that destroyed each of their lives in different ways. Their reunion might bring the already-weakened city to its knees.

Exploring the devastating mechanisms of power, this searing climate fantasy breathes life into a crumbling world hovering on the brink of total destruction.

Amid the chaos of a dying city ruled by colonizers, three rivals―a thief, a slumlord, and an heiress―race to find a hidden cache of magic that will decide the city’s fate.

And the Sky Bled

**In this fresh-yet-familiar gothic tale—part historical fantasy, part puzzle-box mystery—the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes collide in a thrilling exploration of feminine power.**

At the dawn of the twentieth century in Paris, Samantha Harker, daughter of Dracula’s killer, works as a researcher for the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena. But no one realizes how abnormal she is. Sam is a channel into the minds of monsters: a power that could help her solve the gruesome deaths plaguing turn-of-the-century Paris—or have her thrown into an asylum.

Sam finds herself assigned to a case with Dr. Helena Moriarty, daughter of the criminal mastermind and famed nemesis of Sherlock Holmes and a notorious detective whom no one wants to work with on account of her previous partners’ mysterious murders. Ranging from the elite clubs of Paris to the dark underbelly of the catacombs, their investigation sweeps them into a race to stop a Beast from its killing rampage, as Hel and Sam are pitted against men, monsters, and even each other. But beneath their tenuous trust, an unmistakable attraction brews. Is trusting Hel the key to solving the murder, or is Sam yet another pawn in Hel’s game?

In this fresh-yet-familiar gothic tale—part historical fantasy, part puzzle-box mystery—the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes collide in a thrilling exploration of feminine power.

Strange Beasts

This is a very exciting time to be a reader.

Inaugural Titles from Bindery

A Kist Reads Original

Michael Kist

This is a longer entry about me. I love to write, and I love to share my thoughts with the world. I hope you enjoy my work!

Welcome to our community of book reading Sickos!

The Sickos

A Sapph-Lit Original

Nina

Hi there! I’m Nina and I’m a freelance marketer, content creator, and writer currently working on her debut novel. I’m also the founder of Sapph-Lit, a sapphic book club & safe space where sapphic women and non-binary folks can read queer books, chat about life, ask for and offer support & celebrate their identities. Founded in May 2021, Sapph-Lit has grown to over 8,000 members from all around the world, and I’m so excited to join Bindery and expand Sapph-Lit into a community forward sapphic romance publishing imprint. Join us to help our mission of prioritizing sapphic representation in literature!

Sapph-Lit

A Boozhoo Books Original

Naomi

Hi, I’m Naomi @fromthemixedupdesk. I am an Indigenous book content creator who is passionate about championing underrepresented voices in literature. Welcome to Boozhoo Books. Boozhoo means “Hello” in Anishinaabemowin.

I currently run two book clubs:  A Good Day To Read Indigenous and Women in Horror. 

I love talking about all things books, and book adjacent: annotating, book playlists, book journaling, bookshelves, BOOK CATS.

I am excited to join Bindery and grow the great community I’ve started, a community of diverse readers who are passionate about diverse books. I am so exited about the Boozhoo Books publishing imprint, and getting more Indigenous stories in front of a worldwide audience. 

I believe that together we have the opportunity to build and create something great here. Please join us on this journey. 

Boozhoo Books

Marines

Reading has never been something I’ve been interested in doing wholly alone. The joy of reading is magnified when it’s experienced in the company of fellow book lovers. I’m Marines, a reader, reviewer, content creator, event organizer, editor, and champion of a well-told story. Here on this page, I’d love to be your companion as we navigate the tides of literature, create a community connected by a love of books, and work together to bring fresh stories to life.

Mareas

To Bargain with Mortals

Emma

I like to talk about books. A lot. Fantasy books, science fiction books, romance books, sad books, fun books, bleak books, silly books, short stories, novellas, novels, and intimidatingly hefty tomes. If you also like to talk entirely too much about books, you've come to the right place. Make yourself at home! 

Welcome on in! My name is Emma and I'm a content creator on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Pull up a seat and tell me your favorite book! 

Skies Press

Dust Settles North

Jananie K. Velu

My name is Jananie and I’m known as thisstoryaintover on YouTube, where I’ve created content about books for over 5 years.

As a neurodivergent, queer woman of colour living with mental illness, I have struggled to see myself represented in books and media all my life. I believe that the stories we consume directly affect our worldview and our perception of ourselves. I hope to be part of the change that brings more diverse and rich stories to the world.

I named my channel “This Story Ain't Over” (styled thisstoryaintover) because of my strong belief that we are in a constant--and often messy-- process of growth and change. I hope that you’ll be excited to join me on this journey as we figure it out together. 

Currently, I live in downtown Toronto and work my nine-to-five in marketing, when I’m not reading or creating content. 🙂

Welcome you to Boundless Press. I'm Jananie (@thisstoryaintover on YouTube, Instagram, & TikTok), and I'm here to help you diversify your bookshelf & read from underrepresented authors.

Boundless Press

Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife

Meg Hood

I discovered the cozy fantasy genre when I read Legend & Lattes for the first time. Reading that story felt like coming home, so I started to seek out the softer side of fantasy. I have since shared countless cozy stories through my content and my online book club that currently hosts over 5,000 cozy fantasy lovers. As this genre begins to grow, my heart is to help diverse voices in the cozy fantasy space shine. Cozy Quill Press is so much more than just connecting or publishing books. We get to nurture dreams and help them find their way into the hearts of readers. I’m so happy we get to journey along together and I can’t wait to get to know you in this cozy space!

Welcome, friend! I’m Meg Hood, a content creator on Tiktok and Instagram known as “Meg’s Tea Room” where we share a cup of tea and cozy fantasy stories that warm the heart. 

Cozy Quill

Cry, Voidbringer

Michael

I am a Black man in a white-centered world and my reading tastes reflect that. I care about making space for Black and brown writers in an industry that has forgotten how badly it needs us. I am an author, book reviewer and passionate advocate for marginalized people and I love reading anything that pushes back against systemic barriers or challenges me to see the world through a wider lens. I can be a lot, so be prepared. But I promise it’ll be a good time!

Dismantling systems of oppression one book at a time.

Left Unread Books

New Publishers

#51A1C1

Exciting news from Bindery Books! We just got our hands on ARCs of their upcoming releases—featuring imprints from some of your favorite bookish influencers.

Here are the books featured:
 • Black Salt Queen by Samantha Bansil
 • The Unmapping by Denise S. Robbins
 • Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
 • Crueler Mercies by Maren Chase

Want to see what’s coming next? 

Check out my Bindery page: https://lavendercrown.binderybooks.com
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Bindery Books ARCS Overview

My Real Name

Hi all! I'm Jordan and you can find me @mygaybookcase on most places where people talk about books! I love to read queer stories and share them with the world! I love fantasy books the most! I am also a pretty huge nerd and play video games (any FFXIV players out there?), watch tons of anime, and enjoy board games with my friends!

Lavender Crown creates a space where imagination & identity flourish. From epic adventures to intimate tales of magic & self-discovery, we champion diverse narratives that celebrate love, resilience, and the power of being unapologetically yourself.

Lavender Crown

April Disability Book Release Round-Up

Hi! I'm Kaley from @chronicallybookish! I've spent the last 5 years yapping about books on the internet, and I never want to stop. I love all things romance and fantasy (and don't even get me started on romance in fantasy!), with a focus on disability representation. If any of that sounds up your alley — you're in the right place! I'm so glad you're here.

Hi! I'm Kaley — welcome to all things romance, fantasy, and disability representation.

chronicallybookish

New book club location!

Sammie Virella

Hi I’m Sammie, you probably saw me dancing with books! I am known on Tiktok as Booksdogsandcoffe and have been creating bookish content there since early 2021. Most days you can catch me hanging with my two dogs Ellie and Yoshi, reading (or listening to) a good book and sipping a warm beverage.

Paws, Pages and Brews warmly welcomes everyone to our inclusive and diverse page. Join us to embrace the joy of immersing yourself in captivating literature, cuddling up with your furry companion and savoring your favorite beverage.

Paws, Pages and Brews

Futbolista is everything I could have hoped for: emotional, romantic, and sizzling in all the right ways.

"Futbolista" by Jonny Garza Villa: ARC Review

José Orlando

I’m José Orlando, a Puerto Rican gay reader and reviewer who found healing and love for reading through queer books. Growing up without representation and discovering these stories in my 30s was life-changing. I began sharing my journey on TikTok, connecting with the amazing BookTok community. Now, my mission is to celebrate diverse, queer stories and champion authors—especially indie—so queer readers find themselves in these stories and allies can grow from them.

Celebrating love and identity through queer stories.

Queer as Books

April book club & readathon!

Steph

Reading is better in community, and I’m grateful to welcome you to mine! I’ve been a content creator most of my life & an avid reader my entire life. Celestial is our home base to celebrate imaginative stories from galaxy-wide voices. (Think: fantasy, horror, sci-fi, magical realism & beyond.) I love being playful with my recommendations, but I always read with intention – this is a discerning and deliberately diverse space. Join my chaotic community … and let’s have fun while uplifting all voices. 

Hi friend! I’m Steph – let’s devour some otherworldly stories together.

Celestial

36 Amazing Book Recs to celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day

Gabby

Welcome to my bindery! I will mostly be sharing content on books by and about Black and Latine folks but you can also expect some of my work to be geared towards book bans. My go-to genres are usually Romance, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction and Historical Fiction but I am also exploring books outside of those, too. If any of that appeals to you, I hope you'll subscribe!
Special interest: Black & Latine books.

I’m a bisexual & disabled, Black Latina who loves reading & talking about books. 
Librarian, Historian, Influencer, Author
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 Bookish AfroLatina's Library

New Books Released April 1st (YA, Fantasy, and Romance Books!)

My name is Cassidy and welcome to my Bindery! In my opinion, there’s nothing more rewarding than connecting someone with a book they'll love. I enjoy finding new and exciting stories in the fantasy, horror, and romance genres to share with readers, whether through social media, or at my local Indie Bookstore where I work as a Bookseller. Stories have the power to inspire, heal, and transport us, and I’m dedicated to celebrating their magic every day. I hope you all will join me on this journey.

Arcane Nights Press

In which I discuss the nonfiction books I've read recently...

Divesting from Amazon post: https://bibliothecarybooks.binderybooks.com/item/aS2mO2FsfVuGNYH6GRSz/



Nonfiction Recent Reads | 2025

The Bibliothecary

HAPPY PUB DAY to the one and only @olivieblake!!

Gifted & Talented brings the the sardonic prose that makes Olivie Blake one of the most distinctive voices is fantasy to a whole new story. Blake’s depictions of the manipulative, cut-throat Wren family have a nuance and dark comedic brilliance that will endear both lit fic and contemporary fantasy readers. 

I gasped. I laughed. I found myself, once again, basking in the light of Blake’s enemies-to-lovers arc. If you haven’t picked up one of her novels yet, what in the world are you waiting for? I’ve read every single one and, honestly, Gifted & Talented is her best yet.

Gifted & Talented is HERE!!!

Courtney

I’m a genre-obsessed reader who has made books my entire life–literally, I own a independent bookstore and founded a non-profit book festival in my hometown. I believe that reading is meant to be fun and so there’s no such thing as a “guilty” pleasure read. I’m here to help folks find their next favorite book sans stigmas, expectations, or required reading.


Genre-focused indie bookstore owner with the personality of a border collie and the tastes of a victorian ghost.

Not So Well Read

Join Deston and I as we discuss the process of editing and promotion thus far, as well as what to expect next!

LIVE with Deston Munden!🥳

Recently Posted

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I love a good book, matcha lattes and my cat Sage. Here, you can find encouraging readers to select diverse stories and adventures.

Just Peachy Press

Abandon all hope (for your tbr), ye who enter here!  I'm Raquel (buffyreads) sharing all things romance from creatures from the creature from the black lagoon to aliens in distant lands!

Andromeda's Fragments

I have always found an escape between the pages of any book I could get my hands on, but escapism also meant fully engaging with every aspect of the text. I value the written word and how it offers so many pieces of itself, ready for me tackle it at my own pace. As a woman who sits in a space of many multitudes, books are often the only time I have the opportunity to see those multitudes merging together and celebrated by those around me. My goal is to tackle the literacy crisis one annotation at a time by delving into novels meant of all genres and breaking them down step by step. We live in a world where the human condition alone is an exhibition of trauma, so lets unwind that through the power of words. I am an editor, Percy Jackson collector, Indigenous woman, and queer but most importantly, I am me. 

Howdy! Let's tackle the literacy epidemic 1 page at a time!

Fantasy Rants

Reading has been an integral part of my identity from childhood. I always had my nose in a book, world be damned. But my favorite part of reading? Discussing my book with friends & community. I'm talking figuring out plot points, understanding the twists, and "did he really just say that???" kind of discussions. That is exactly what I want this space to feel like: a group of individuals who like to yap and love to read!

Welcome to Moonlit Fables! This is a cozy and enchanting community for lovers of romance, fantasy, and mystery to come together under the glow of the moon. 

Moonlit Fables

I'm so happy you're here. Grab your favorite beverage and a little treat and let's chat about the books we're currently loving!

Welcome I'm so happy to have you here! I'm Deirdre a content creator on Tik Tok, Instagram and Youtube. Grab your favorite beverage and let's chat about books!

Enchanted Echoes

Lawyer by day, reader by night. I love to talk about the books and media I'm consuming!

JemilaBeReadin

Heyyy, How y’all doing? My name is Ebony, I got back into reading in 2022 and decided I needed more friends to talk about books with. I’m movies, tv shows, music and books (of course).
Welcome!

R&R Reads

Here we spotlight underrated books across all genre, whether they are overlooked classics or modern treasures. Let's discover these hidden gems together and give them a place to shine. 

Welcome to my dragons hoard! 
Here we spotlight underrated books across all genre, whether they’re overlooked classics or modern treasures. Let's discover these hidden gems together and give them a place to shine.


Bookwyrm Ink

romance and speculative-fiction writer — v.e. schwab's #1 fan — probably reading, writing, or hiking

Kiln is a place for all readers, writers, and media-lovers to come together, like pottery in a kiln!


Kiln Books

I am a devoted reader (of just about anything) and a Literature grad student. I never met a mimosa I didn't love, I think every cozy chair is made better with a quilt, and I'm never far from my dog. Follow along for more!

Fantasy, romance, historical fiction, horror, and more.

Peppered Ink

Keisha was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised by the weirdest quartet of individuals ever forced together for a common goal. She loves comic books, silence, gardening, movies, tv, musicals, philosophical discussions, and music. Keisha absolutely abhors small talk and is usually adopted into friend groups. Keisha is an HBCU alumnus (1854) and former educator in Philadelphia with over 10 years of experience in the education system. When she’s not corralling her husband, kids, dog, and chickens, she’s active across the internet as @theblerdlibrary, where she talks about all things QT+BIPOC speculative fiction in books and comics.

 Welcome!!! At Neon Moons, we use speculative storytelling written by Black, Indigenous, and other Authors of Color as the foundation to reimagine new futures for marginalized folx in our reality.  

Neon Moons

Welcome my fellow trash pandas. Let’s explore the universe together. I got bookish book reviews, exclusive readings of my book, and twisted scenes coming to a screen near you. 
Link Tree:
https://linktr.ee/leonplaysinthebookverse?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=247c5b71-bc5c-4f72-a1b3-40cd0027fc1e

Welcome my fellow trash pandas. Let’s explore the universe together. I got bookish book reviews, exclusive readings of my book, and twisted scenes coming to a screen near you. 

Trash Panda’s Universe

Bri Le Fae

"I have lived a thousand lives because I read"- George R.R. Martin. 
Child library book hoarder to former library worker to Bookish content creator and writer, I have lived many lives diving into the pages of my favorite reads. Reading was not just as sense of homeostasis for me as a military child, it was how I grew to relate to the world, and now I invite you into mine. Here we will create a cozy space where I would like to promote both diversity as well as foster bookish creators and consumers a place to be themselves!

As a writer, reader, and fantasy lover, books were my way to see the world. I'm happy bring you into mine. 

Bri's Book Nook

Hello fellow science fiction fans! I have been a book content creator on Instagram and Tiktok, but my most important work yet will be on Bindery! I have been an avid sci-fi reader since I was a child, but as I grew, I noticed that most science fiction was written by white male authors. And most of the books they wrote were the same thing, over and over again. Because without varying perspectives, any art becomes stagnant. I am here to read, recommend, and promote sci-fi written by women, black and brown people, the LGBTQIA+ community, and authors with disabilities. The publishing community has long known there was a problem in diversity from the readership, but because of access to platforms like Tiktok, our voices have been heard, and change is happening, slowly, but with the work we are putting in, surely! Come be a part of it on Bindery!

Tattooed Bibliophiles

Kayla

Kayla Shea (also known as the reader behind The Book Was Better) has been flipping pages and stealing hearts since she was a little kid growing up on the east coast. Today she loves sharing all things Bookish to her global audience of readers, and on any given day, you might just find her at her cabin in the woods fawning over a mesmerizing thriller mystery novel. 

Kayla Shea is one of today’s most tenacious readers and reviewers of all things Bookish! 

The Book Was Better

Jahid

Books are my oldest friends, and libraries were my first loves. Growing up, stories were a guiding hand to lead me off to a world I wished I lived in, filled with people I wished I knew, the friends I wish I had. It was easy, oh so easy to bundle up in a comforter and dissolve into the words, the prose itself so magical a piece of me always wondered if novels were enchanted. That love and sense of wonder brought on by books has also deepened as the years have gone on. As a novelist, poet, and author, my relationship with reading has evolved over the years. Books are no longer purely entertainment, or informative, they are also therapeutic. They are transformative, they are powerful. They are the hands that sculpt the world. Most importantly, stories give me permission to be patient and gentle with myself and hold space for my inner child to scream, to shout, to speak, to laugh, to cry. To express all the emotions he spent so much time repressing. Afterall, I cannot heal what I do not allow myself to at first feel, and through words and their magic, I am made human. I am made whole.

Scribe Tribe

I have dreamt of opening a “3rd Space” where people can meet and create, where they can find new ideas, new artists and new experiences, all while feeling safe as their authentic selves. 
 
The Black Bird Commons will be a community hub, a bookshop, a cafe, a sometimes-pub and a common meeting place that features queer artists, Indigenous artists, independent authors, local poets, and more. Both new and used books of all genres. 
 
This is one of the first steps in making it a reality.

Help build an online bookish community and lay the groundwork for Regina’s only independent Brick-n-Mortar community hub and creative centre.

Tim Blackett is an award-winning author (GRANDVIEW DRIVE, 2023) living and writing on unceded Treaty 4 territory, in Regina, SK. He has 55k+ followers on TikTok (@timrblackett), and is the host of the Tim Blackett & Friends Podcast.

Chantelle O’Connor is an Anishinaabek woman and mother and artist who calls Treaty 4 territory (Fishing Lake First Nation & Regina) home.

Together, they have dreamt of opening a “3rd Space” where people can meet and create, where they can find new ideas, new artists and new experiences, all while feeling safe as their authentic selves. 

The Black Bird Commons will be a community hub, a bookshop, a cafe, a sometimes-pub and a common meeting place that features queer artists, Indigenous artists, independent authors, local poets, and more. Both new and used books of all genres.   

This is one of the first steps in making it a reality.

To Get even more involved, visit: www.patreon.com/theblackbirdcommons

The Black Bird Commons

Aubrei

Welcome! My name is Aubrei and you may know me from my booktok, earlgreypls. I am 27, a cat mom of two (goose and goldfish!!), and love to read. 

My genre of choice is literary horror, but I am a multi genre reader and read a lot of different types of stories. Some of my favorite books are Monstrilio, The Reformatory, and The Death of Vivek Oji.

I’m so glad you’re here and can’t wait to continue to build this community of people who love to talk about books! 

XOXO,
Aubrei 


Fareeha

Hi there, my name is Fareeha (she/her) I'm a queer Pakistani Muslim content creator, writer, artist and indie bookseller. I have been reading and discussing fantasy, scifi, and comics that center around the Muslim experience, queer existence, and underrepresented communities in publishing for over 3 years on TikTok.


To me, culturally specific fantasy and the burgeoning work of Muslim Futurism created by and for marginalized communities is liberation work. My Bindery will be dedicated to reading and discussing these stories that are often out of the spotlight. I hope you'll join my growing community and along the way find some more authors and cartoonists that make you feel seen.

Fairly Queer Books

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Krystal

Hi! I’m Krystal, I’m a reader and content creator living in Richmond, Virginia and I adore stories. I can’t get enough of fantastical places and heart wrenching stories that bring light and perspective to our world. Welcome to my corner of Bindery and join me as we dive into a written reverie. 

Written Reveries

Natalie

My name is Natalie Meagan and I love to read. I also occasionally review books on my YouTube channel, Weirdo Book Club. My favorite genres are horror, morbid nonfiction and just weird books in general. I especially love when a book can seamlessly marry two conflicting things like dark and light, creepy and cozy, weird and warm, sadistic and sweet. Thanks for stopping by, we are going to have a lot of fun.

I'm Natalie, welcome to my Boneyard Picnic. Take a look around, settle in and let's share some books that balance dark and light, sadistic and sweet, creepy and cozy. 

Boneyard Picnic

Azanta and Basma

Created by @azantareads and @bookishbasma, Barakah Books is dedicated to the representation of Muslim readers and authors. Basma and Azanta met on bookstagram in 2020 and quickly bonded over their love of reading, only to find out they grew up in the same state, only an hour and a half away from each other. In September 2021, they launched Barakah Book Club, a place they could champion Muslim authors with their community. Barakah Books will carry on that mission, as well as show everyone more of Basma and Azanta! 

Celebrating Muslim voices, one book at a time

Barakah Books

Emma Gardner

I haunt libraries, read books, and drink tea.
 
I read 200 books a year—you can find my favorites on TikTok at @theaceofbooks. I love weird stories, strong characters, and narratives that make me go, “I’ve never read anything like this.” Think Harrow the Ninth, In the Dream House, and Annihilation.
 
Join my Bindery page for the Elsewhen book club; in-depth discussions of SFF stories; and longform bookish breakdowns of Latin, linguistics, and references to the classical world.
 
The book club reads new and backlist SFF with mind-bending plots and diverse characters.

Welcome to Elsewhen—where we read books about far-flung places and far-off times.

Elsewhen

Desiree



Hi my ‘Lil Raindrops, I’m Desiree! I used to be a quiet reader; the reader who kept their opinions and excitement to themselves from fear of being judged for being “too excited” or “unrealistic” for falling in love with fictional worlds. That is, of course, until I found my community of like-minded people. Since then, it’s been my goal to offer a similar environment to others, where they can share their excitement for books and fictional characters and to be received with just the same level of excitement and a big, warm hug. Welcome to the ‘Lil Raindrops Family!

For all the bookworms who love to read on rainy days, welcome to the ‘Lil Raindrops Family!

Rainy Days Library

Hannah

Hi, I’m Hannah, and I’m always in the mood for a good book! I’m a reader, writer, and educator living in Chicago, Illinois. I’ve never been able to keep my love of books to myself. Love is meant to be shared; books are meant to, as well. I can’t wait to share what I love with you, and I hope you’ll join my community on Bindery to share what you love, too. 

Mood Reads

Sunny

My name is Sunny (they/she) and I read, recommend, and review books of all genres, with a particular emphasis on lesbian and queer literature, speculative fiction, and women writers. I love sharing my thoughts on books with a community of readers online. I’m a reader and a dedicated drinker of earl gray tea, and I hold the identities of Asian-American femme lesbian very close to my heart— I take that shit very seriously. I am the podcast co-host of The Lavender Menace Podcast, the Writing Director of Beloved: A Butch-Femme Zine, and a writer.  

On previous social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter, I’ve been essentially chased off of these sites for my (well-informed and well-read) beliefs. But I love books and I love sharing my opinions, so I will not stop! On my Bindery, “sunny thoughts” works as both a little play on words, a description of thoughts that are “sunny” and bright, when really, I am a pretty critical reader and consumer of media. But “sunny thoughts” also literally refers to my (Sunny’s) thoughts, in a Substack-like-newsletter for lengthy written book reviews as well as essays on books, media, the Internet, the world, etc. I hope you join me in this community and find as much joy in approaching and critically examining media and discourse as I do!

sunny thoughts

William Dozier

If you believe in championing new writers, and allowing them to earn a much larger cut of the profits from their published work, you've come to the right place. Subscribing to WPD Books will grant you access to exclusive posts, the audiobook of FUMES and a whole lot more. Every subscription brings WPD Books closer to becoming a bona fide publishing imprint. It's the single best way to support this work I do.


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Exclusive courses, content, writing updates, and more.

WPD Books

Taylor Rosen

Let’s talk about good books (and other stuff too).

Times New Rosen

Mireille & Elodie

We're Elodie and Mireille, sisters from Brighton - and A Life of Literature is about all the things we love - books, reading, film and music. We love a good romance novel and what we value most is authenticity in stories. We’re always drawn to books that celebrate diversity. We want to share our passion for storytelling and creativity - encouraging you all to pick up a book, listen to music, watch a film and be moved and entertained by the wonderful world of imagination and stories. 


We are British sisters with a passion for storytelling

A Life of Literature

Linzy Taylor

Most people may know me for my comedic content. I share what it’s like to live with my husband and my ex-husband. Yes you read that correctly. I’m an autistic mom raising autistic kids. My life is kind of crazy. Comedy is a great way to let my vivid imagination run wild. I’d do almost anything for a laugh. I’m an actor, writer, singer, mother and an avid page turner. I look forward to growing a community of like minded people here on Bindery. I’m a sucker for deep memoirs, psychological thrillers, romance with a twist, and dark magic. I write movies, so I’m heavily plot driven. As a writer I love realistic characters with compelling stories and tragic flaws.

Hi, I’m Linzy Taylor and I love touching books. Words are magic.

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