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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Saturday, 10/10, 7pm: Sophie Labelle presents Stories of Queer & Trans Hope in the Age of Technofascism Meet the creator of Assigned Male on her first tour of Canada since 2019! Details & tickets: tinyurl.com/SophieLabell... @assignedmale.bsky.social

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Sophie Labelle presents Stories of Trans & Queer Hope in the Age of Technofascism | Cross & Crows Books

East Vancouver's independent queer-owned destination bookstore

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Visit us this weekend and get a coupon for a sweet deal to share with your Bookstore Friend Forever--you could each win a cute tote full of books! Details on our website www.crossandcrows.com

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Briarpatch Magazine @briarpatchmag.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

📆 Thursday 20th August, 7 PM 📍@crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social (Cross & Crows Books, 2836 Commercial Drive) 🎟️ Tickets are FREE (but we appreciate any donation in advance or at the door)

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Vancouver Magazine Launch: Housing Justice issue

Join Briarpatch in Vancouver for the launch of our special Housing Justice issue. Come and listen to an insightful panel discussion on the housing crisis in…

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GenderQueeries 🇨🇦 @genderqueeries.ca · 24/07/2026

At 8:47pm tonight we'll have Zara X @septembersister.bsky.social on talking about her event July 24th 7:30 "Discussion In Solidarity With Us Trans People Seeking Safety" held at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/Da4MqIDlKBH/ Listen at 100.5 FM or drive.google.com/open?id=1j3R...

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A weekend of fun and beauty, culminating in our 3rd anniversary with deals and treats! Visit our Events listings: www.crossandcrows.com/events

Poster for LOVE IN ALL ITS FORMS, an art show featuring art by nonmonogamous artists and about the experience of nonmonogamy. Opening Friday, July 10, 7-9pm with storytelling and performances, hosted by the Non-Monogamy Discussion Group Vancouver.

Poster for book launch celebrating the release of YOUR DICK MADE ME BELIEVE IN MAGIC by River Huckleberry Kero, Saturday, July 11th, 7:30pm at Cross & Crows Books, 2836 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC. Includes image of book cover and photo of author, a white trans masc person with a small moustache and brown hair, wearing a black tee and orange-tinted glasses, and a slightly cheeky small smile. Party and reading--light refreshments available.

Poster for a drop-in build-a-book event led by local artist Al Woodward. Make your own sketchbook with recycled materials! By donation or Pay What You Can; this activity is a fundraiser for the bookstore's 3rd anniversary. Poster features black crows in party hats on a creamy yellow background with a simulated paper texutre. Sunday, July 12, 12:30-2:30pm at Cross & Crows Books, 2836 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

May and June brought us construction and flooding that pretty much cancelled Pride month for us. Those weeks of shortfalls have left us scrambling. More: tinyurl.com/Instapost062...

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Q: What, again?
A: Yeah, dang it.

May 2026 calendar with colour-temperature markings indicating good or poor sales days in a small queer bookstore. Green is very good, lavender is good, yellow is sufficient, orange is insufficient to cover costs, red is unsustainably slow, and grey/black are frankly scary for a wee shop. Due to construction outside the front door, most days after 12 May show as unsustainable/dangerous.

June 2026 calendar with colour-temperature markings indicating good or poor sales days in a small queer bookstore. Green is very good, lavender is good, yellow is sufficient, orange is insufficient to cover costs, red is unsustainably slow, and grey/black are frankly scary for a wee shop. Due a day of construction outside the front door of this shop, and a closure due to flooding, several days in June show as unsustainable/dangerous.

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Jessica Lee McMillan @jessicaleemcmillan.com · 27/06/2026

Andrew French will launch their Pinhole Poetry chapbook TONIGHT at Cross & Crows Books (on The Drive) in Vancouver with guests Aidan Chafe, Lauren Peat and Natalie Lim! @allegorically.bsky.social @pinholepoetry.bsky.social

Event poster with ivory background, curvilinear border with simple flower illustrations on each side of chapbook cover. Chapbook, “Fists You’ve Called Home” is image of beaten-up sideboards of hockey rink.

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CHAPBOOK LAUNCH
"FISTS YOU'VE CALLED HOME"
BY ANDREW FRENCH

FEATURING GUEST READERS
AIDAN CHAFE, LAUREN PEAT, AND NATALIE LIM

7PM, JUNE 27TH
CROSS & CROWS BOOKS
2836 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, VANCOUVER

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Join @septembersister.bsky.social at the bookstore for a discussion about strategies to support US trans people seeking safety, especially Black/racialized/intersectionally vulnerable folks! Details: crossandcrows.com/events/56963...

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Strategy for US Trans Survival with Zara X | Cross & Crows Books

East Vancouver's independent queer-owned destination bookstore

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Zara X @septembersister.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Posting regarding petition E-7195 that recognizes in Canadian immigration law that the U.S. is not safe for queer people! www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... #canadasky #transsky #vancouversky

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Cute #bookish #crow merch that supports an itty bitty queerspace bookstore? Anyone? Find tees, totes and more with joyful art by Vancouver illustrator Diesel Lanier: tinyurl.com/CrowGear

Undyed canvas tote with a black graphic featuring cartoon crows enjoying books while gathered around East Vancouver's landmark cross.

Black tee shirt with a white graphic featuring cartoon crows enjoying books while gathered around East Vancouver's landmark cross.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

What’s better than one audiobook? TWO AUDIOBOOKS! 🎧🎉📖 Shop @libro.fm’s members-only, buy-one-get-one sale to celebrate your love for indie bookshops 🤩 libro.fm/bogo?bookstore=crossandcrows

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June 12-22, shop audiobooks and support our bookshop!

A mosaic of a dozen book covers, including BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL, THE LILAC PEOPLE, and ALL SYSTEMS RED.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

THURSDAY, 11 June, 7PM: Warm Words! Anthony Nerada in conversation with Canada Reads Winner Loghan Paylor We’ll chat about writing gay books, the sports we didn’t play in high school, book bans, queer resistance, the childhood cartoons that shaped us and much more. tinyurl.com/WarmWords4

On a rainbow background, the text WARM WORDS: Queer Lit & Hot Tea.
Anthony Nerada in conversation with Loghan Paylor. Thurs, June 11, 7-8:30pm. 2836 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. Sponsored by The Writers' Union of Canada and The Canada Council for the Arts. In the centre of the image is a photo of Anthony Nerada, a young white cis man with brown hair, smiling at the camera. He's wearing a black tee and a ring on a chain. In the corner of his photo is a small image of the cover of his novel, SKATER BOY.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

SUNDAY, 6/28, 2-5PM: WRITE YOUR BOOK PROPOSAL A publishing preparation class for queer writers, with author Mel Cassidy! Workshop everything your book proposal needs, learn best practices for pitching, & more! REGISTRATION REQUIRED: tinyurl.com/WriteQueer

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Eddie Clark @dreddieclark.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Day off today & it's Pride for many of my friends in the northern hemisphere so let's have some fun: 1 like = 1 piece of queer media or media with queers (yes they're sometimes different!) that I really rate. Books, TV (mostly anime tbh), games. Mostly but not exclusively focused on queer dudes.

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Gay Rainbow Vomit

Alt: Cartoon figure vomiting rainbows on another.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

You asked for it and here it is—an actual store newsletter! Like it? tinyurl.com/News0626Pride

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Pride Month at your bookstore

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Pride/Summer Reading Bingo is what's up! Read queer books 6/1-8/7, win a free book, get an invite to a pizza party--it will be just like old times. Print your bingo card: tinyurl.com/CrowBingo Complete details: www.crossandcrows.com

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PRIDE Reading Challenge

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LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 13/05/2026

Social media has long been failing LGBTQ+ people. But it’s getting worse. - buff.ly/Hq6t40W

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Long-awaited sidewalk fixes mean the bookstore is noisy and hard to visit early in the day. So come see us in the late afternoon and early evening! Extended hours Thur/Fri/Sat, specials on mocktails and used books—we are still here to welcome you!

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Saturday, 4/25 10-6pm: #CanadianIndependentBookstoreDay! Use our handy map to plan your #bookcrawl--#EastVan has the highest concentration of bookstores in Vancouver! We have guest vendors, giveaways, and a @libro.fm Golden Ticket for you to find. For more info, visit tinyurl.com/CIBD2026DEETS

A Google satellite view of the Grandview-Woodland area of East Van, BC, with overlays of local bookstores including Iron Dog, People's Coop. Pulpfiction, Canterbury Tales, Spartacus, Beijing Bookstore, and Cross & Crows Books. A pink label has blue text that reads: EAST VAN: highest density of bookstores in the city! Plan your CIBD crawl with our handy map! To generate a similar map, search in your map app for "bookstores near V5N" and you should get all of these, with directions for visiting. Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is 4.25.2026 and we can't wait to meet you!

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

It's Trans Rights Readathon 3/17-3/31--and you'll find great books by trans writers on our shelves every day! For a list of thousands of trans-focused books either in stock or available, visit tinyurl.com/transrights2...

On a blue, white, and pink gradient background, pink and white capitals read: TRANS RIGHTS READATHON 2026 - GREAT BOOKS IN STOCK NOW (AND EVERY DAY) followed by a mosaic of covers of books by trans authors, including Queer Country Crossroads, The Cure for Drowning, A Body Made Home, Miss Major Speaks, Transgender History, and The Sapling Cage.

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com

Two scientists walk through a cluttered old-fashioned science laboratory.

The female scientist says
“Analogue instruments! Paper records! Chalk boards! I thought you'd agreed to modernise the laboratory?”

The male scientist replies
“That's what i'm so excited about: we have moved to cloud-based storage for our data!”

They step out onto a balcony. She says:
“Please tell me you haven't built a library zeppelin”

This is exactly what he has done. It floats across the sky and he adds
“It's got a fax machine!”

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Carrie Hill Creative @carriehillcreative.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Come join us at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social on March 27th from 2-4pm, indulge in a little scribble session, and maybe impulsively purchase (or pre-order!) a little literary treat-treat! Secure your spot today by sliding into my DMs or shooting me a quick note via email 💜 hello@carriehill.com

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Eddie Clark @dreddieclark.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

This is the key thing I've seen literally no AI boosters be able to answer. Put aside magical thinking about error free LLMs - errors are baked in. If we accept expert oversight is needed, *where's your next generation of experts coming from* if they're coming up reliant on AI?

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Hey, my petits choux-fleurs, we have a new blog post with updates on bookstore fundraising! What has happened so far? What needs to happen? Visit crossandcrows.blogspot.com to find out, and help us get where we're going, if you're inclined. #indiebookstore #queerbookstore #yourbookstore

On a black background, bold white decorative text says NEW BLOG POST. Smaller white type says link in bio.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Stoked about this event!

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 26/01/2026

Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.

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The Trandalorian @charliejaneanders.com · 06/02/2026

Queer bookstores died in 2010. We had a funeral and everything! Except... a ton of people decided to roll up their sleeves and start *new* queer bookshops, all over the place. In cities. In tiny towns. My latest newsletter is about the rebirth of the LGBTQ bookshop: buttondown.com/charliejane/...

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The Death and Rebirth of the Queer Bookstore

Hi! Before we get started… Right now, you can get a Humble Bundle including everything Annalee Newitz and I have published with Tor for just $18 (plus...

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

QUEER LUST STORIES 2 with host Phi Petigara! Saturday 2/14, 7pm--Join us for a night of fierce, fiery, and extremely queer storytelling! 🌈 Stories of desire and fantasy. Kink and polyamory. Stories as diverse and layered as the queer experience itself.💫TIX: tinyurl.com/queerluststo...

On a salmon pink background, a graphic of white teeth sensually biting glossy red lips over a backdrop of a mountain sunrise. Decorative type reads: Queer Lust Stories 2, a night of storytelling on desire, longing, and the unspoken. Feb 14, 7:00 pm. Tix link in host's [Instagram] bio. Host: @decolonizingaunty

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Hear some of this bookstore's regulars and supporters talking to @gkam.bsky.social from @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social about why they love us and are determined to keep us around! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Here’s a conceptually wondrous work in progress to support, by a marvellous writer. When you see someone really trying to create the better world we all need, in any form, go help them if you can.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

When there’s good news in this world, it needs shouting.

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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

HEY I AM DOING A FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK

A stack of thin pink books that say OBSTETRIX * NAOMI KRITZER on the spine

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Shrimp Cult Press @shrimpcult.press · 27/01/2026

We're hosting a pre-launch party for our newest book! If you're in Vancouver, come meet author Meghan Kemp-Gee at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social on February 10 at 6pm. Snacks, non-alc drinks, and an exclusive comic preview of the book. RSVP here: www.crossandcrows.com/events/44904...

The cover of a graphic novel called Passing in the Night. In the centre of the image, a flying lizard lady - Gloria - hovers in the air, holding onto her partner, Ruth. In the background, the city skyline is lit gently by a rising moon. At the bottom are the names of author Meghan Kemp-Gee, artist Lane Lloyd, and letterer Megan Praz

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Last day for this offer! The slides offer up a few highlights-- tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 24/01/2026

Today from 2pm-4pm drop by Gordon Neighbourhood House in the West End for Prance! An inclusive community Drag charity fundraiser. It’s a chance to support multiple local charities while enjoying fabulous drag performances, games, and more. All are welcome. By donation 📍1019 Broughton St, Vancouver

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2-4PM
SAT 24TH JAN
GORDON
Neighourhood House
1019 Broughton St
What The Fröck Productions
Prance!
An Inclusive Community Drag Charity Fundraiser!
BY DONATION
ALL AGES WELCOME

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Save 25% when you preorder upcoming queer books by 1/25! Great reads for the whole year, from inclusive children's books to romance to Queer theory. Your future self will thank you! tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Just two days left to save 25% when you preorder #queer books with us! The offer's good through 1/25 and then it's gone daddy gone-- tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT to save 25% on queer preorders! Here's a highlight from our list of over 1500 queer books coming out in 2026: an amazing history of queer bookstores and their role in making the world better for us all! Complete list: tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT to save 25% on queer preorders! Here are some #youngadult highlights from our list of over 1500 queer books coming out in 2026: the final volume of #Heartstopper, and a charming queer Muslim youth figuring out life! Complete list: tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

PREORDER SPECIAL: Save 25% on upcoming queer books at www.crossandcrows.com. “For the millions of fans of this tender and heartfelt series, the next installment will be a highlight of the year.” -- Glamour. 25% off through 1/25. See all 1500+ queer preorder deals at our website, www.crossandcrows.com.

PREORDER SPECIAL: Save 25% on upcoming queer books at www.crossandcrows.com. "This book felt like the gift my younger self desperately needed." --Sonora Reyes, National Book Award Finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School. 25% off through 1/25. See all 1500+ queer preorder deals at our website, www.crossandcrows.com.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

More highlights from our 2026 Preorder Special! Save 25% off over 1500 upcoming queer books when you order by 1/25! New work on queering health care, richly literary sapphic drama, and more: tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

PREORDER SPECIAL: Save 25% on upcoming queer books at www.crossandcrows.com. Featured title: The Sexuality of Care by M. K. Thekkumkattil. "Lighting the way to a future where our broken systems might reorient themselves toward the interdependence of genuine care." --Tessa Hulls, author of Feeding Ghosts

PREORDER SPECIAL: Save 25% on upcoming queer books at www.crossandcrows.com. Featured title: Heap Earth Upon It by Chloe Michelle Howarth. "Absolutely gripping...A romantic, funny, and painful exploration of the cost of being true to yourself." --Kirkus Reviews

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

More highlights from our 2026 Preorder Special! Save 25% off over 1500 upcoming queer books when you order by 1/25! Find the latest by Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social and BC's own Mischa Oak @mischa-oak.bsky.social, and many more: tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

On a black background, neon-style type says PREORDER SPECIAL. Next to the cover of RAINBOW WISDOM by Mischa Oak, white text says 'renowned educator Mischa oak presents 18 uplifting lessons from the LGBTQ+ community,' 25% off through 1/25. Check out all the queer preorder deals at our website www.crossandcrows.com

On a black background, neon-style type says PREORDER SPECIAL. Next to the cover of FABULOUS BODIES by Chuck Tingle, white text says 'Tingle proves he's as good at fear as he is at love. --T. Kingfisher, NYT bestselling author, on Camp Damascus,' 25% off through 1/25. Check out all the queer preorder deals at our website www.crossandcrows.com

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

How much do shares and reposts matter? Well, of the 19 people who have preordered #Unrivaled from us this week, 12 had never heard of us until they saw shares here and on Insta. This tiny queer bookstore thanks you! Keep sharing places you love!

Against a circular rainbow gradient (pink centre, shading outward from red to violet) bold white type says: YES your shares matter enormously

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