Side Quest Books & Games ➡️ SomerCon
@sidequestbooks.bsky.social
📍Bow Market, Somerville, MA
📚 Sci-fi/fantasy books & indie RPGs from underrepresented folx
🤓 Boston’s only woman-owned game store
🗓️ https://linktr.ee/sidequestbooks
📚 Sci-fi/fantasy books & indie RPGs from underrepresented folx
🤓 Boston’s only woman-owned game store
🗓️ https://linktr.ee/sidequestbooks
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Ready for queer, Hawaiian-core, sci-fi/cyberpunk hackers and heists? Side Quest is hosting not only the launch event but also the official preorder campaign for @makana-yama.bsky.social's "The Obake Code"! Get your preorder or event tickets at the SQ linktree, linked in our bio :D
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If this game makes even one group go camping with their friends then I have succeeded as a game designer, so please help us fund!
So if @dairykillsme.bsky.social's game (How I Heard It) gets funded - I will go camping (FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER) and record an in person AP. You will see me in the wild (my friend's backyard) all cold and shit.
Like do you want to see me camp because this is how you get me to go camping.
Like do you want to see me camp because this is how you get me to go camping.
How I Heard It - Campfire Storytelling Game
Gather ‘round the campfire to tell the tale of a folk hero long past in this storytelling TTRPG inspired by framing narratives like Name of the Wind. Explore themes of power and history as the story i...
www.backerkit.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:14 PM
If this game makes even one group go camping with their friends then I have succeeded as a game designer, so please help us fund!
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If you are a Black artist who does work in tabletop games (or wants to) please share your work here!! I’m not currently hiring for anything but I’ll boost y’all and maybe folks who are following me are 👀 at the very least I’m always seeking more creatives to add to my Rolodex for future projects 🫶🏼✨
February 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
If you are a Black artist who does work in tabletop games (or wants to) please share your work here!! I’m not currently hiring for anything but I’ll boost y’all and maybe folks who are following me are 👀 at the very least I’m always seeking more creatives to add to my Rolodex for future projects 🫶🏼✨
AND YOU CAN GET SWEET EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL PRE-ORDER SWAG WHEN YOU ORDER FROM US! bit.ly/49juA1z
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 AM
AND YOU CAN GET SWEET EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL PRE-ORDER SWAG WHEN YOU ORDER FROM US! bit.ly/49juA1z
Lately we are I AM ON FIRE; KEEP CLEAR OF ME
January 30, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Lately we are I AM ON FIRE; KEEP CLEAR OF ME
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Bookshop.org is SIX today. 🥳
In these six years, we’ve raised over $44 MILLION for local bookstores—and we have all of YOU to thank for that.
Thank you for loving and supporting indie bookstores as much as we do.
In these six years, we’ve raised over $44 MILLION for local bookstores—and we have all of YOU to thank for that.
Thank you for loving and supporting indie bookstores as much as we do.
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Bookshop.org is SIX today. 🥳
In these six years, we’ve raised over $44 MILLION for local bookstores—and we have all of YOU to thank for that.
Thank you for loving and supporting indie bookstores as much as we do.
In these six years, we’ve raised over $44 MILLION for local bookstores—and we have all of YOU to thank for that.
Thank you for loving and supporting indie bookstores as much as we do.
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bro whistles are the NICE option. do you really want to challenge 1,000 nerds with 3D printers to invent something louder and more annoying???
January 28, 2026 at 1:08 AM
bro whistles are the NICE option. do you really want to challenge 1,000 nerds with 3D printers to invent something louder and more annoying???
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I think there’s a difference worth pointing out between a person you know changing their mind (welcome) & a pundit feeling the wind shift on their spit-slicked finger as they declare it’s now correct to call something fascist (fuck off into the sun).
One of them will never fight alongside you.
One of them will never fight alongside you.
January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I think there’s a difference worth pointing out between a person you know changing their mind (welcome) & a pundit feeling the wind shift on their spit-slicked finger as they declare it’s now correct to call something fascist (fuck off into the sun).
One of them will never fight alongside you.
One of them will never fight alongside you.
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Oh no, the poor little fash are sad.
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Oh no, the poor little fash are sad.
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@naladraws.com has done a fantastic job creating the cover for How I Heard It. They captured the folky campfire vibes so well!
Follow the project on backerkit to get this cover in your hands physically, and to play a game of gmless campfire storytelling.
firstpancake.studio/how-i-heard-it/
Follow the project on backerkit to get this cover in your hands physically, and to play a game of gmless campfire storytelling.
firstpancake.studio/how-i-heard-it/
January 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
@naladraws.com has done a fantastic job creating the cover for How I Heard It. They captured the folky campfire vibes so well!
Follow the project on backerkit to get this cover in your hands physically, and to play a game of gmless campfire storytelling.
firstpancake.studio/how-i-heard-it/
Follow the project on backerkit to get this cover in your hands physically, and to play a game of gmless campfire storytelling.
firstpancake.studio/how-i-heard-it/
Come by Wed-Sun. We’re also matching up to $150.
January 26, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Come by Wed-Sun. We’re also matching up to $150.
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when people ask me about Hammajang Luck's setting, I tell them Kepler Space Station is a loving tribute to every city I've ever lived in
that includes Minneapolis
I recognize these streets, I know these neighborhoods. to say the last few weeks have been devastating is a massive understatement
that includes Minneapolis
I recognize these streets, I know these neighborhoods. to say the last few weeks have been devastating is a massive understatement
January 24, 2026 at 4:54 PM
when people ask me about Hammajang Luck's setting, I tell them Kepler Space Station is a loving tribute to every city I've ever lived in
that includes Minneapolis
I recognize these streets, I know these neighborhoods. to say the last few weeks have been devastating is a massive understatement
that includes Minneapolis
I recognize these streets, I know these neighborhoods. to say the last few weeks have been devastating is a massive understatement
Alas! We lost our game of chicken with the snow gods. SomerCon is postponed, but we’ll figure out a new date soon! All tickets are good for the rescheduled event, and we’re going to try to keep all the programming the same too, so just hang tight.
Stay warm and safe out there!
Stay warm and safe out there!
January 24, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Alas! We lost our game of chicken with the snow gods. SomerCon is postponed, but we’ll figure out a new date soon! All tickets are good for the rescheduled event, and we’re going to try to keep all the programming the same too, so just hang tight.
Stay warm and safe out there!
Stay warm and safe out there!
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January 22, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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You know what's boring? Valentines day. Wait for the candy to go on sale. Instead take your whole polycule, the whole constellation, to see Dungeons and Drag Nuns this Sunday. It's Drag. It's gaming. It's charity. What is love? Baby don't hurt me before I get to see this show. Then get consent.
January 20, 2026 at 2:15 PM
You know what's boring? Valentines day. Wait for the candy to go on sale. Instead take your whole polycule, the whole constellation, to see Dungeons and Drag Nuns this Sunday. It's Drag. It's gaming. It's charity. What is love? Baby don't hurt me before I get to see this show. Then get consent.
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I think my co-hosted Micro TTRPG workshop is sold out (ahhh!) but you can still catch me at the Game Designer Meetup, the Unpub Showcase, and all throughout the day!! COME TO SOMERCON!!!!
#somercon general admission is now LIVE!
Join us Sunday, Jan 25 in Somerville for an awesome one-day con that’s punching above its weight.
Snag tickets here: bit.ly/44wyMYW
#ttrpg #indiegames #dnd #gamingcon
Join us Sunday, Jan 25 in Somerville for an awesome one-day con that’s punching above its weight.
Snag tickets here: bit.ly/44wyMYW
#ttrpg #indiegames #dnd #gamingcon
January 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM
I think my co-hosted Micro TTRPG workshop is sold out (ahhh!) but you can still catch me at the Game Designer Meetup, the Unpub Showcase, and all throughout the day!! COME TO SOMERCON!!!!
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For $34 you can get all day badge and see the Dungeons and Drag Nuns show. That gives you access to the vendros, the paint and take, the meetup and all the panels. That's a full day of professional development if you are curious about the games industry a just a big geek. Panelists include. . .
#somercon general admission is now LIVE!
Join us Sunday, Jan 25 in Somerville for an awesome one-day con that’s punching above its weight.
Snag tickets here: bit.ly/44wyMYW
#ttrpg #indiegames #dnd #gamingcon
Join us Sunday, Jan 25 in Somerville for an awesome one-day con that’s punching above its weight.
Snag tickets here: bit.ly/44wyMYW
#ttrpg #indiegames #dnd #gamingcon
January 16, 2026 at 2:14 PM
For $34 you can get all day badge and see the Dungeons and Drag Nuns show. That gives you access to the vendros, the paint and take, the meetup and all the panels. That's a full day of professional development if you are curious about the games industry a just a big geek. Panelists include. . .
🥰 Thanks Will!
PLEASE go enjoy somercon. i wish this was around when i lived in the area, but you could be me then but for now for me
#somercon general admission is now LIVE!
Join us Sunday, Jan 25 in Somerville for an awesome one-day con that’s punching above its weight.
Snag tickets here: bit.ly/44wyMYW
#ttrpg #indiegames #dnd #gamingcon
Join us Sunday, Jan 25 in Somerville for an awesome one-day con that’s punching above its weight.
Snag tickets here: bit.ly/44wyMYW
#ttrpg #indiegames #dnd #gamingcon
January 16, 2026 at 2:58 PM
🥰 Thanks Will!
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Did you know that you, yes YOU, can vote in the Hugo Awards??
@mollytempleton.com breaks down the process, including how to register before the January 31st deadline!
@mollytempleton.com breaks down the process, including how to register before the January 31st deadline!
Anyone Can Vote in the Hugo Awards — And Here's How - Reactor
You — yes, you! — can nominate work and vote for the winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards!
reactormag.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Did you know that you, yes YOU, can vote in the Hugo Awards??
@mollytempleton.com breaks down the process, including how to register before the January 31st deadline!
@mollytempleton.com breaks down the process, including how to register before the January 31st deadline!
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there’s some sick art in it for you too!!! support an awesome Boston indie and preorder my booooooooook
Ready for queer, Hawaiian-core, sci-fi/cyberpunk hackers and heists? Side Quest is hosting not only the launch event but also the official preorder campaign for @makana-yama.bsky.social's "The Obake Code"! Get your preorder or event tickets at the SQ linktree, linked in our bio :D
January 14, 2026 at 12:13 AM
there’s some sick art in it for you too!!! support an awesome Boston indie and preorder my booooooooook
Ready for queer, Hawaiian-core, sci-fi/cyberpunk hackers and heists? Side Quest is hosting not only the launch event but also the official preorder campaign for @makana-yama.bsky.social's "The Obake Code"! Get your preorder or event tickets at the SQ linktree, linked in our bio :D
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Ready for queer, Hawaiian-core, sci-fi/cyberpunk hackers and heists? Side Quest is hosting not only the launch event but also the official preorder campaign for @makana-yama.bsky.social's "The Obake Code"! Get your preorder or event tickets at the SQ linktree, linked in our bio :D
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living in a world where the only two jobs are “gambling” and “murder” isn’t nearly as cool as Cowboy Bebop made it out to be
January 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
living in a world where the only two jobs are “gambling” and “murder” isn’t nearly as cool as Cowboy Bebop made it out to be
Just filled this out to express in as clear terms as I can: fuck AI, no one wants this shit.
Join me.
Join me.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Just filled this out to express in as clear terms as I can: fuck AI, no one wants this shit.
Join me.
Join me.
It’s all tabletop! This program started at Unplugged and is branching out to East to keep building the tabletop presence there ☺️
January 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
It’s all tabletop! This program started at Unplugged and is branching out to East to keep building the tabletop presence there ☺️
We’re THRILLED to help sponsor this amazing program again as it comes to PAX East!! GET THOSE APPLICATIONS IN BY MONDAY, FOLX!!
Are you a BIPOC or AAPI Dev with a new game? Is it ready to be pitched to the public? Apply to run demos as part of the PAX Together BIPOC Demo Days Program at #PAXEast 2026, with help from @sidequestbooks.bsky.social and @worlds4all.bsky.social.
Applications are open until 1/12 paxe26.com/DemoApp
Applications are open until 1/12 paxe26.com/DemoApp
January 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
We’re THRILLED to help sponsor this amazing program again as it comes to PAX East!! GET THOSE APPLICATIONS IN BY MONDAY, FOLX!!