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Jules Wernersbach @juliewbach.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Hive Mind Books is now taking pre-orders for signed copies. We ship most places. Thank you for supporting both my queer book and my queer bookstore. www.hivemindbooks.com/signed-work-...

Graphic with the cover of WORK TO DO, advertising that you can pre-order signed copies from Hive Mind Books.

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Jules Wernersbach @juliewbach.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Very excited to share the cover of my forthcoming novel, WORK TO DO, coming 4/7 from University of Iowa Press! (Booksellers, it's distributed by Chicago Distribution Center and will be available at Ingram.) Many thanks to Shelf Awareness for revealing the cover in today's newsletter!

The cover of Work To Do: A Novel by Jules Wernersbach. A pink apron lays against a green background, tossed off by an employee off duty, perhaps. A pink cabbage and brown grocery bags tumble towards it from all directions. The title, WORK TO DO, is in a bright yellow font.

Summary of the novel WORK TO DO, which can be read here: https://www.hivemindbooks.com/item/Vowqw0VBJ02EUrW2RrCAAw

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The Transfeminine Review @thetransfemininereview.com · 31/12/2025

Over 275 authors, editors, critics and diehard readers came together over the last month to vote on their favorite transfeminine books of the year. It's my honor to present the 2025 TFR Reader's Choice Awards! Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who voted 🩷

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The 2025 TFR Reader’s Choice Awards

Over 275 authors, critics, editors, and readers came together to vote on their favorite transfeminine literature of 2025.

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LittlePuss Press @littlepuss.net · 29/12/2025

🫠 OUR HOLIDAY SALE CLOSES AT THE END OF THE YEAR $10 gets you EVERY E-BOOK we have ever made because WE LOVE YOU All print backlist is 25% OFF because WE WANT YOU TO HAVE THEM 🫠⬇️ Descend into 2026 with 💵 CHEEP 💵 LittlePuss Press books!

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'25 Holiday Sale — SHOP — LittlePuss Press

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Thanks to Dashiell Allen and Gay City News for the wonderful profile of our bookstore. is a labor of true and total love for our queer community, for its readers and writers and for all of the books. This article gets it. We really appreciate it!

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

“Queer people... we’ve been told to hide in the dark, that’s why nightlife & queer culture have... been hand-in-hand... [Hive Mind Books] is broad daylight. We’re not only telling you to come here & be as gay as you want... we’re also asking you not to hide yourself.” gaycitynews.com/hive-mind-bo...

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Queer bookstore Hive Mind Books builds community in Brooklyn

At the start of last summer, shortly after Kaitlyn Crockett moved to New York City, she opened her smartphone and searched for the nearest locations matching

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

We’ll see you out at Brooklyn Pride tomorrow, rain or shine. Come say hi. We’ll have a ton of books by queer and trans writers, and some stickers and freshly spray painted tote bags to give out. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Happening at the shop tonight: Queer Writing Night 6:30-8:00pm This is good, heads down writing time. Get some words on the page and meet fellow queer and trans writers. Free to attend, no purchase required to be here. RSVP: tinyurl.com/4z56rddj

Flier for queer writing night. Tuesday June 10 6:30-8:30pm. Hive Mind Books 219 Irving Ave Bushwick. Dedicated writing time in a chill & cozy bookstore.
40 mins of writing, 15 min break, 30 mins of writing.
No critiques or readings, just writing in community.
FREE TO ATTEND. $1 off drinks all night. 10% off books.

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Gretchen Felker-Martin PRE ORDER CHIMERA 2.16.27 🍉 @scumbelievable.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

The people standing up to those Nazi fucks in LA are heroes.

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Niko Stratis @nikostratis.com · 06/06/2025

Happy 1 month anniversary to the release of my debut book, The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman. Thank you to everyone who has grabbed a copy, read it, written me about it, posted about it, listened to the audiobook, and more. Thank you everyone who helped get me here, here's to the days ahead.

a book with a blue cover on a stack of records called The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman by Niko Stratis

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

June events at Hive Mind Books! Come out and see us in Bushwick, or find us at one of our events on the road this month. Queer author events! 🌈 Queer community events! 🌈 See you at Brooklyn Pride with a pop-up queer bookstore! Check hivemindbooks.com for event info. HAPPY PRIDE!

Part 1 of the Hive Mind Books June Pride event calendar. See all information at hivemindbooks.com.

Part 2 of the Hive Mind Books June Pride event calendar. See all information at hivemindbooks.com.

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We had our biggest turnout yet for Queer Writing Night tonight. Damn it feels good to sit in a room full of writers typing and scribbling. And so good to meet so many other q/t writers and hear the stories we're all working on. Take your book bans and shove them. We're still writing.

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Samantha Mann is the author of the forthcoming essay collection, Dyke Delusions. She'll sign copies after the show. Join us for a fun night to get the big month rolling: tinyurl.com/mr2cj6yn

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

On the bill: Burlesque performer Nina Divina! Drag king Daddy Delight! Singer Aly Tadros! Comedian Sheria Mattis! Author extraordinaire Samantha Mann!

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Kick off Pride month with a great big queer variety show! Dykes On Tour is coming to Bushwick June 5. We're working with author Samantha Mann on a fabulous night of entertainment at Starr Bar. Check out this lineup! Tix available now. Sliding scale available: tinyurl.com/mr2cj6yn

Dykes On Tour flier. An evening of entertainment in honor of the publicatoin of Dyke Delusions. June 5, 2025. 6pm. Nina Divina burlesque. Daddy Delight drag kind. Ay Tadros musician. Sheria Mattis comedian. Samantha Mann author.

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Such a fun event! Love a graphic novel reading!

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Chica Marx @mckenziewark.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

WRITING ON RAVING @orbooks.bsky.social at @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social 219 Irving ave BK.

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The Evergreen Review @evergreenreview.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Join us next Sun, 5/18, 6–8 p.m., for a book swap at Daddy’s Bar in Ridgewood, NYC! Bring up to 10 books to trade! AND each drink you buy earns a chance to win raffle prizes, such as Topos & @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social gift certificates, Evergreen merch, & Queen of Hearts burlesque show tix!

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Chica Marx @mckenziewark.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We're six months old & toddling wide-eyed into the future, armed with love. What a half year it's been! Thank you, from the bottom of our book loving hearts, for your support. We're ready to make this the gayest summer of reading Brooklyn's ever seen. We have espresso tonics now. Unstoppable!

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We're also softly, gently rolling out our new website, which allows you to peruse our entire in-store inventory, including discounted & used books, and place orders to pick up or have shipped. You can also order books we don't have in stock, but are happy to bring in for you. www.hivemindbooks.com

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We were a busy, busy bookstore in April. So many events! So many lavender matchas! Spring is here. May is also gonna keep us running. We have tons of queer author and community events on the calendar. Take a look at our full schedule: www.hivemindbooks.com/events

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

PRH 11 is THE box. Accept no substitutes.

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Stephanie Burt @notquitehydepark.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Reminder for ppl in Brooklyn/ Queens/ NYC: Marisa Crawford and I do a Super Gay Thing Wed May 7 @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social @harvardpress.bsky.social and you might consider picking up a free ticket in advance! www.eventbrite.com/e/super-gay-...

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Super Gay Poems: Stephanie Burt & Marisa Crawford

Hive Mind Books, Bushwick's queer bookstore, welcomes poet, critic, and scholar Steph Burt in conversation with Marisa Crawford.

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Chica Marx @mckenziewark.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

WRITING ON RAVING (the book @orbooks.bsky.social) launch May 14 7PM-Midnight at LSD in Brooklyn | Readings + DJs + books for sale from @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social Tix here, from $25— www.eventcreate.com/e/writing-on...

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Writing on Raving: Book Launch Party | May 14, 2025 - May 15, 2025

Writing on Raving: Book Launch Party on May 14, 2025 - May 15, 2025. Find event and ticket information.

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Chica Marx @mckenziewark.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Print copy of Trans / Rad / Fem by @taliabhatt.itch.io at @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social for those who like their reading experience old school

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Sat 4/19 Brooklyn Bookstore Crawl begins! - Grab a passport at participating bookstores, visit at least five stores in the week leading up to Independent Bookstore Day, and you'll get a coupon for 25% off at any participating stores. Fun! We love it! shorturl.at/euOmI

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Thurs 4/17 7pm Author Event: Lisa Ko & Griffin Hansbury - Celebrate the release of paperback editions of Memory Piece and Some Strange Music Draws Me In! FREE RSVP: shorturl.at/sx97j

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Tues 4/15 6:30pm Queer Writing Night - Get some writing done in community. We write for 40 min, take a break to chat & browse, then write for another 30 min. A good opportunity to meet fellow writers. $1 off drinks and 10% off books all night. RSVP: shorturl.at/MI5oi

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Events this week at Hive Mind Books in Bushwick: Tues 4/15 11am Queer Film BK Coffee & Co-Work meet-up - Come answer emails and get some work done while meeting fellow queers in the film world. Chill and friendly. Hosted by Queer Film BK. shorturl.at/SJGi3

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Queer Film BK Coffee & Co-work — Hive Mind Books

Queer Film BK connects queer individuals working in film, or aspiring to work in film, or who really want to make creative magic together.

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LittlePuss Press @littlepuss.net · 08/04/2025

A STARRED REVIEW in @publisherswkly.bsky.social for WORTHY OF THE EVENT! “Astonishing … confident, nimble … teeming with wonder and wicked humor … readers craving a break from the mundane will be grateful Blaxell has shared these stunning explorations.” 🌟 @vivianblaxell.bsky.social

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Worthy of the Event: An Essay by Vivian Blaxell

Essayist Blaxell debuts with an astonishing seven-part “essay” that blends memoir, criticism, speculative fiction, and reportage...

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Event Announcement! We're hosting @simkern.bsky.social on tour with GENOCIDE BAD on Monday 5/5 6pm at Mayday Space here in Bushwick. They'll appear in conversation with Haneen Oriqat. Sliding scale tickets are available. No one turned away for lack of funds. Tickets & info: tinyurl.com/mr2v3cta

Flier with event information: Sim Kern in conversation with Haneen Oriqat. Genocide Bad. Monday, May 6 at 6pm. At Mayday Space. Hosted by Hive Mind Books. 176 St. Nicholas Ave Bushwick. Tickets: hivemindbooks.com

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Jeanne Thornton @jeannethornton.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I think a robust adverse possession law, as in the EU, that would permit legal occupation of any abandoned corporate space after 12 months could fix her (America)

A ruined, shuttered Days Inn. Some of the windows are open revealing that mattresses and fixtures still remain on the property, perhaps usable?

The shuttered, weed choked Midway Diner in Elyria OH. When I jogged behind it foraging raccoons rustled out

I don't even know what this one used to be. A shuttered restaurant with a fascinating circular window. Imagine a print shop in it, a food not bombs distro point with real kitchen fixtures on site as starting point, imagine anything other than a lock, a landlord

What started me thinking about this on my jog was this totally empty parking lot which still has security patrols and signs designating the space as useless for camping or other non parking use under penalty of fine, arrest, or tow. It is DEAD CONCRETE and you are WEEKEND AT BERNIESING this Land I Love y'all because one time you made a mortgage payment on it; let it return to the people who are suffering to do what they will on it; let it return to the source. Let it all return to the source

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Wonderful Sunday afternoon conversation with Susan Stryker and McKenzie Wark. Such intelligent, thoughtful questions from the audience about queer & trans pasts and futures. The sun broke through the clouds a bit, too. Lovely.

Susan Styrker in glasses and a green shirt, sitting on a tall black stool beside McKenzie Wark in a black sweater. They are sitting in front of a bookshelf full of queer books.

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Riley Black 🏳️‍⚧️ 🦖 @restingdinoface.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

For every dollar you’ve spent on JK Rowling books, movies, games, and swag, double it and give it to trans, ace, and queer people, especially creatives getting their work out there. Triple if you mean it.

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Ah, great! I was so worried you'd already read them. Glad they can keep you company.

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Train reading on the way to an event. Discussing in our Queer Book Club 4/30.

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Fresh sidewalk sign! Fresh drinks! Fresh books!

A sidewalk sign advertising iced coffee and tea beverages, set outside of a storefront.

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Elana Bogdan @elanamakesgames.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

As someone making a game about books, I felt lucky to attend *multiple* events this week at the intersection of games & writing: the launch of @jeannethornton.bsky.social’s novel A/S/L, steeped in digital nostalgia, and @ashleybardhan.bsky.social’s delightful “video game reading night” about love!

In a small queer bookstore in Williamsburg, a crowd applauds Jeanne Thornton, who sits beside fellow author Cat Fitzpatrick, holding a microphone as she introduces Jeanne.

Ashley stands on a stage, speaking into a microphone as she introduces this month’s “video games reading night,” with four guest readers (mostly games journalists) sitting on a couch behind her.

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Alison @alibee.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Spring break reading has arrived!!!!! Yayyayayay!!!! @jeannethornton.bsky.social and @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social, thank you both!!!

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Dang, that was a good writing night. Full house of creative humans giving time to their work, centering it for an hour and a half. The minutes flew by. Felt really good!

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Hive Mind Books @hivemindbookstore.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We had so much fun last night. A bookstore packed to the gills with people who love the author! A moderator who asks Real Questions and knows everything about wine and elegance! An author who wrote an engrossing, tender, funny novel that is an instant favorite! What a blessed night at the bookstore!

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