Bakka Phoenix Books
@bakkaphoenix.bsky.social
Canada's oldest Speculative Fiction bookstore, founded in 1972. www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com. We are located in Toronto, Ontario.
We're preemptively going to call it a snow day tomorrow, Sunday January 25th, and spend the day at home being cozy and warm with books.
We'll be closed for the day, but will re-open Monday January 26th.
Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience!
We'll be closed for the day, but will re-open Monday January 26th.
Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience!
a cartoon of a person reading a book with the website debbiechi.com written on the bottom
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January 24, 2026 at 9:37 PM
We're preemptively going to call it a snow day tomorrow, Sunday January 25th, and spend the day at home being cozy and warm with books.
We'll be closed for the day, but will re-open Monday January 26th.
Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience!
We'll be closed for the day, but will re-open Monday January 26th.
Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience!
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At our local bookstore @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social for @oranjessie.bsky.social's book launch event! If you're local to Toronto, come join us 3-5pm today and grab a copy of How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days.
January 24, 2026 at 7:08 PM
At our local bookstore @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social for @oranjessie.bsky.social's book launch event! If you're local to Toronto, come join us 3-5pm today and grab a copy of How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days.
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One more day! Join us Saturday to celebrate the launch of Jessie Sylva's HOW TO LOSE A GOBLIN IN TEN DAYS! She'll be in conversation with J.M. Frey
Can't make it, or don't want to risk the cold? Order online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42334...
Can't make it, or don't want to risk the cold? Order online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42334...
January 23, 2026 at 3:48 PM
One more day! Join us Saturday to celebrate the launch of Jessie Sylva's HOW TO LOSE A GOBLIN IN TEN DAYS! She'll be in conversation with J.M. Frey
Can't make it, or don't want to risk the cold? Order online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42334...
Can't make it, or don't want to risk the cold? Order online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42334...
One more day! Join us Saturday to celebrate the launch of Jessie Sylva's HOW TO LOSE A GOBLIN IN TEN DAYS! She'll be in conversation with J.M. Frey
Can't make it, or don't want to risk the cold? Order online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42334...
Can't make it, or don't want to risk the cold? Order online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42334...
January 23, 2026 at 3:48 PM
One more day! Join us Saturday to celebrate the launch of Jessie Sylva's HOW TO LOSE A GOBLIN IN TEN DAYS! She'll be in conversation with J.M. Frey
Can't make it, or don't want to risk the cold? Order online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42334...
Can't make it, or don't want to risk the cold? Order online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42334...
Tonight! Come join us at 5:30 to celebrate the launch of HOPESTREET by @bel-scifi.bsky.social!
It's happening!!
Jan 20th at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social and Jan 21st at @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
@petespress.bsky.social is heading to the big city again! If you're in #Toronto, please come say hi (and get a book!)
#booksky
Jan 20th at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social and Jan 21st at @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
@petespress.bsky.social is heading to the big city again! If you're in #Toronto, please come say hi (and get a book!)
#booksky
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Tonight! Come join us at 5:30 to celebrate the launch of HOPESTREET by @bel-scifi.bsky.social!
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I'm in Toronto!
And more significantly, I am on a chalkboard!
Thanks @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social !
Any bookish, speculative fiction folks around #toronto tomorrow? Please stop by because I am nervous as hell.
#booksky #HopeStreet
And more significantly, I am on a chalkboard!
Thanks @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social !
Any bookish, speculative fiction folks around #toronto tomorrow? Please stop by because I am nervous as hell.
#booksky #HopeStreet
January 20, 2026 at 12:59 AM
I'm in Toronto!
And more significantly, I am on a chalkboard!
Thanks @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social !
Any bookish, speculative fiction folks around #toronto tomorrow? Please stop by because I am nervous as hell.
#booksky #HopeStreet
And more significantly, I am on a chalkboard!
Thanks @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social !
Any bookish, speculative fiction folks around #toronto tomorrow? Please stop by because I am nervous as hell.
#booksky #HopeStreet
We do indeed have signed copies in stock!
January 15, 2026 at 4:38 PM
We do indeed have signed copies in stock!
Reposting. This time, with proper spelling in our website's link!
It's a cold snowy day!
Stay home, shop online, and get 10% off your order! Discount will apply automatically at check out.
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com
It's a cold snowy day!
Stay home, shop online, and get 10% off your order! Discount will apply automatically at check out.
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com
a cartoon of a person reading a book with the website debbiechi.com written on the bottom
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January 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Reposting. This time, with proper spelling in our website's link!
It's a cold snowy day!
Stay home, shop online, and get 10% off your order! Discount will apply automatically at check out.
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com
It's a cold snowy day!
Stay home, shop online, and get 10% off your order! Discount will apply automatically at check out.
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com
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Reactor Senior Books Editor Christina picked up like 75 books for this list and these are the 30 THAT MADE IT please clap and buy them a croissant!!!
The moment you've all been waiting for...
Senior Books Editor @cxorlando.bsky.social's 30 MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS for 2026!!! Selecting the science fiction, fantasy, and horror reads from the first half of the year you can't miss:
Senior Books Editor @cxorlando.bsky.social's 30 MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS for 2026!!! Selecting the science fiction, fantasy, and horror reads from the first half of the year you can't miss:
30 SFF Titles to Look Forward to in 2026 - Reactor
And other SFF book highlights for the new year!
reactormag.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Reactor Senior Books Editor Christina picked up like 75 books for this list and these are the 30 THAT MADE IT please clap and buy them a croissant!!!
Our mystery $5 used book bags are back! We judge and label these *entirely* on their covers. Come get them while supplies last.
January 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Our mystery $5 used book bags are back! We judge and label these *entirely* on their covers. Come get them while supplies last.
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are you in Toronto or the GTA? do you like soup?
then, come out to the launch of The Iron Garden Sutra on February 28, 3p.m. at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social!
the launch will also serve as the first-ever live recording of the murmurstations podcast!
*there will be soup, book signing, and treats!
then, come out to the launch of The Iron Garden Sutra on February 28, 3p.m. at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social!
the launch will also serve as the first-ever live recording of the murmurstations podcast!
*there will be soup, book signing, and treats!
January 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
are you in Toronto or the GTA? do you like soup?
then, come out to the launch of The Iron Garden Sutra on February 28, 3p.m. at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social!
the launch will also serve as the first-ever live recording of the murmurstations podcast!
*there will be soup, book signing, and treats!
then, come out to the launch of The Iron Garden Sutra on February 28, 3p.m. at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social!
the launch will also serve as the first-ever live recording of the murmurstations podcast!
*there will be soup, book signing, and treats!
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I'm hoping for a bit of help here...
Tor has asked me if I have any minor corrections for the paperback edition of Lessons in Magic and Disaster. I know there's a couple typos and missing words in the hardcover edition, but can't find 'em.
Did you notice any goofs?
Tor has asked me if I have any minor corrections for the paperback edition of Lessons in Magic and Disaster. I know there's a couple typos and missing words in the hardcover edition, but can't find 'em.
Did you notice any goofs?
January 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I'm hoping for a bit of help here...
Tor has asked me if I have any minor corrections for the paperback edition of Lessons in Magic and Disaster. I know there's a couple typos and missing words in the hardcover edition, but can't find 'em.
Did you notice any goofs?
Tor has asked me if I have any minor corrections for the paperback edition of Lessons in Magic and Disaster. I know there's a couple typos and missing words in the hardcover edition, but can't find 'em.
Did you notice any goofs?
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It's happening!!
Jan 20th at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social and Jan 21st at @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
@petespress.bsky.social is heading to the big city again! If you're in #Toronto, please come say hi (and get a book!)
#booksky
Jan 20th at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social and Jan 21st at @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
@petespress.bsky.social is heading to the big city again! If you're in #Toronto, please come say hi (and get a book!)
#booksky
January 8, 2026 at 3:09 AM
It's happening!!
Jan 20th at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social and Jan 21st at @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
@petespress.bsky.social is heading to the big city again! If you're in #Toronto, please come say hi (and get a book!)
#booksky
Jan 20th at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social and Jan 21st at @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
@petespress.bsky.social is heading to the big city again! If you're in #Toronto, please come say hi (and get a book!)
#booksky
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If you’re in the GTA, come hang out with me at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social next month. Click the link to rsvp.
SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL takes place in an alternate, retrofuturistic Toronto, so it’s only right to have the book launch in our Toronto. If you’re in the general vicinity, you’re invited. Click the link to rsvp and reserve your book for signing.
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42502...
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42502...
Book Launch: P. A. Cornell's Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl | Bakka-Phoenix Books
Science Fiction and Fantasy specialty bookstore since 1972
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:27 PM
If you’re in the GTA, come hang out with me at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social next month. Click the link to rsvp.
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hey do you want to know about my secret wip book ok good
Exclusive: C.L. Polk Announces New Dreamy Fantasy Book ‘The Feywild Job’ and It's Cover Reveal is Stunning
No better way to get cozy than this swoony romantasy.
www.cosmopolitan.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
hey do you want to know about my secret wip book ok good
Closing up soon for the last day of 2025, and wanted to take a quick look back at our bestsellers of the year!
2025 was a year with so many fantastic releases, events, and as always, we're grateful for our customers and community. Thanks for showing up to give these books new homes!
2025 was a year with so many fantastic releases, events, and as always, we're grateful for our customers and community. Thanks for showing up to give these books new homes!
December 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Closing up soon for the last day of 2025, and wanted to take a quick look back at our bestsellers of the year!
2025 was a year with so many fantastic releases, events, and as always, we're grateful for our customers and community. Thanks for showing up to give these books new homes!
2025 was a year with so many fantastic releases, events, and as always, we're grateful for our customers and community. Thanks for showing up to give these books new homes!
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Just a reminder, my next novel, Radiant Star, is available for pre-order wherever fine books are, uh, pre-ordered!
December 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Just a reminder, my next novel, Radiant Star, is available for pre-order wherever fine books are, uh, pre-ordered!
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audiobooks are great and count as reading!! if you don't like visual books or have a schedule that makes them difficult, read an audiobook!
i am fully prepared to blame this on that thing where for decades anglo kids haven't been taught to read properly; to which the immediate fix would be to turn many more people onto audiobooks
December 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
audiobooks are great and count as reading!! if you don't like visual books or have a schedule that makes them difficult, read an audiobook!
Preorder your copy of Tao Wong's THE FIRST STEP here: www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/item/uFul1NH...
We'll get your book signed (and personalized!) for you, plus each order will include a limited gorgeous bookmark.
We'll get your book signed (and personalized!) for you, plus each order will include a limited gorgeous bookmark.
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Preorder your copy of Tao Wong's THE FIRST STEP here: www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/item/uFul1NH...
We'll get your book signed (and personalized!) for you, plus each order will include a limited gorgeous bookmark.
We'll get your book signed (and personalized!) for you, plus each order will include a limited gorgeous bookmark.
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As we head into the last shopping weekend before Christmas, please consider using Interac instead of a credit card. Better for merchants AND Canadian: what's not to like?
December 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
As we head into the last shopping weekend before Christmas, please consider using Interac instead of a credit card. Better for merchants AND Canadian: what's not to like?
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@mollytempleton.com addresses the most difficult question for The Holiday Season: How do you buy books for other people??
The Art of Buying Books for Other People - Reactor
What books will you gift to your loved ones?
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December 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
@mollytempleton.com addresses the most difficult question for The Holiday Season: How do you buy books for other people??
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Just in time!!! We've got new cafe mugs, and they're for sale too! 😍 A lil bigger, a lil chunkier than the old model, for a few extra ounces of caffeine in your morning. 👌
Not to mention the easiest $20 last-minute Christmas gift for the cafe-bookstore lover in your life! ☕️🎄
Not to mention the easiest $20 last-minute Christmas gift for the cafe-bookstore lover in your life! ☕️🎄
December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Just in time!!! We've got new cafe mugs, and they're for sale too! 😍 A lil bigger, a lil chunkier than the old model, for a few extra ounces of caffeine in your morning. 👌
Not to mention the easiest $20 last-minute Christmas gift for the cafe-bookstore lover in your life! ☕️🎄
Not to mention the easiest $20 last-minute Christmas gift for the cafe-bookstore lover in your life! ☕️🎄
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While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
While Amazon is investing billions of dollars to expand AI, independent bookstores are hosting community events, personally recommending books to readers, and providing a space that is safe and welcoming during a time when we need them most.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
Never underestimate the power of a local bookstore.
This and Chuck Wendig's recent post about his cats (terribleminds.com/ramble/2025/...) are excellent reading on the unreliability of AI
Today in "Don't Trust AI to Tell You Facts": How several different "AI" programs messed up the simple fact of to whom I dedicated a book, and what that means for how much you should trust "AI" to tell you the truth about things (spoiler: not much at all):
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/13/a...
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/13/a...
“AI”: A Dedicated Fact-Failing Machine, or, Yet Another Reason Not to Trust It For Anything
I search my name on a regular basis, not only because I am an ego monster (although I try not to pretend that I’m not) but because it’s a good way for me to find reviews, end-of-the-yea…
whatever.scalzi.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This and Chuck Wendig's recent post about his cats (terribleminds.com/ramble/2025/...) are excellent reading on the unreliability of AI
It's a quiet snowy day! Ask us anything!
Recommendations? Want to know the seventh word in the fourth book on the third shelf closest to the door? How many stuffed animals are in the store? We're here to answer or to make things up.
Recommendations? Want to know the seventh word in the fourth book on the third shelf closest to the door? How many stuffed animals are in the store? We're here to answer or to make things up.
a cartoon of a girl carrying a stack of books with the website bibliotheca.com written below her
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December 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It's a quiet snowy day! Ask us anything!
Recommendations? Want to know the seventh word in the fourth book on the third shelf closest to the door? How many stuffed animals are in the store? We're here to answer or to make things up.
Recommendations? Want to know the seventh word in the fourth book on the third shelf closest to the door? How many stuffed animals are in the store? We're here to answer or to make things up.