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Bakka Phoenix Books
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Canada's oldest Speculative Fiction bookstore, founded in 1972. www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com. We are located in Toronto, Ontario.
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Only a few days to go! Join us this Saturday at 3:00pm for an afternoon with @thescreambean.bsky.social and @brandoncrilly.bsky.social in conversation!
A poster for Avi and Brandon's Bakka Phoenix event. Text: 'Your Best Found Family is Still a Mess, Brandon Crilly & Avi Silver in Conversation.
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Today's the day! Join us at 3:00pm to celebrate the release of YEAR'S BEST CANADIAN FANTASY & SCIENCE FICTION VOL. 3! There'll be readings, signings, and snacks!
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Kevin Hearne(?) is looking a bit @neuvel.net y today, but we've been assured he'll sign whatever you'd like in the dealer's room at CanCon!
October 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Come find us at Word on the Street this weekend!
A white tent with books on top. The front has a banner with a black phoenix in a circle. Text reads "Bakka-Phoenix Books"
September 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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While you're in the neighbourhood, make sure you stop by and visit our lovely friends at @cavershambooks.bsky.social! Their Harbord location closes for good on September 14th, and they'll be reopening at 262B Geary Ave in early October.

To help with their move, most books are 20% off!
The storefront of Caversham Booksellers, a reddish building with their name above the windows.
September 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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We're drowning in used books and could use your help making space on our shelves!

This Saturday and Sunday (Sept 13th & 14th), come by for 15% off all used books!
Sideways look at a bookshelf with used hardcovers on it. Near the front are books by David B. Coe and Steven Erikson. Book spines further back are mostly out of focus are not easily read.
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Today's the day! Join us at 3:00pm for the launch of A COVENENT OF ICE by Karin Lowachee!

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Light blue book cover with an image of a dragon on a frozen landscape. Text reads "Karin Lowachee | A Covenant of Ice | The Crowns of Ishia Book Three"
August 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Three days until @julieczerneda.bsky.social is back!

Join us this Saturday at 3:00pm for the launch of A SHIFT OF TIME, the fourth book in the Night's Edge series!

Can't make it? Reserve your copy online, and we'll get it signed and personalized for you: www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/29774...
A light mottled green square with black bars on the top. It reads, "Join us for the launch of" at the top, in the middle is an image of Julie E. Czerneda's new book A SHIFT OF TIME. Underneath reads "Bakka-Phoenix Books, 84 Harbord Street, Saturday July 26 at 3:00pm". The bottom black bar has the logos of Bakka Phoenix and Penguin Random House Canada.
July 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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One day to go! Join us July 19th at 2:00pm to celebrate the release of TITAN OF THE STARS and SKY ON FIRE by E.K. Johnston!

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A purple rectangle, on it are two book covers. One for TITAN OF THE STARS by E.K. Johnston, and the one beside it is SKY ON FIRE by E.K. Johnston. Underneath them reads "Toronto launch for TITAN OF THE STARS and SKY ON FIRE by E.K. Johnston. Saturday, July 19 at 2pm; Bakka Phoenix Books; 84 Harbord Street, Toronto." underneath those is the logos for Tunda, Bakka Phoenix, and Dutton.
July 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Many thanks to @jesbattis.bsky.social for stopping by to look around and sign books! 👀

If you've had your eye on THE WINTER KNIGHT, you can grab a signed copy here: bakkaphoenixbooks.com/item/jxxbdRJ...
Three copies of the Winter Knight by Jes Battis. One copy is standing up, and has a pair of googly eyes adorning the front cover.
June 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Today's the day! Join us at 3:00pm for the launch of THE MIDNIGHT PROJECT by Christy Climenhage!

Can't make it? There's still a bit of time to reserve your copy to get it signed and personalized! www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/item/aemMz2r...
Graphic with details for the book launch of THE MIDNIGHT PROJECT by Christy Climenhage. Reads: "The Midnight Project Book Launch. Join Christy Climenhage for the launch of this stunning debut. Saturday, May 31 3:00pm. Bakka Phoenix Books, 84 Harbord St, Toronto."
May 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Just a few days to go! Join us Saturday at 3:00pm for the launch of THE MIDNIGHT PROJECT by @cclim.bsky.social !
Graphic with details for the book launch of THE MIDNIGHT PROJECT by Christy Climenhage. Reads: "The Midnight Project Book Launch. Join Christy Climenhage for the launch of this stunning debut. Saturday, May 31 3:00pm. Bakka Phoenix Books, 84 Harbord St, Toronto."
May 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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We might be where the sidewalk ends, but we are open! Please note that the sidewalk is torn up on either side of the store. For our customers with mobility devices, getting to the store is currently tricky.

We do have local delivery options and ship via Canada Post if you can't make it here.
Sidewalk dug up outside of Bakka Phoenix Books Dug up sidewalk in the distance, just before the intersection of Harbord and Spadina.
May 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Just a few days to go!

Join us Thursday May 8th at 6:00pm for an evening with @pascalelacelle.bsky.social and @katalicedunn.bsky.social in conversation!

Can't make it but want one of their books? Order online and we'll get it signed for you! www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/26088...
Event poster, text reads "Join Pascale Lacelle & Kat Dunn at Bakka-Phoenix Books for an author Q&A. Thur May 8th @ 6pm. 84 Harbord St. Toronto" Underneath this is the cover image for HUNGERSTONE by Kat Dunn and an author photo. To the side of that is the cover image for STRANGER SKIES and an author photo. The logos for Zando and Simon and Schuster Canada sit in the center bottom of the image.
May 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Canadian Indie Bookstore Day is here!

In-store or online, enjoy 15% off all used books, 10% off all kids & YA!

In-store, enjoy 10% off with proof of purchase from @cavershambooks.bsky.social, plus swag and snacks!
April 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Come by tomorrow during Canadian Independent Bookstore Day for our $5 mystery used book bags!

Each bag contains 4-7 used books and a description with varying levels of helpfulness. #cibd2025
White paper bags with a note on them. From closest to furthest they read "Who let the dogs (and cats! The musical. No.) out?", "Sharp Bitey Teeth", "A Long Long Time Ago .... (not Star Wars)" and "Space lasers! Pew pew"
April 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is on April 26th! We’re very fortunate in this country to have absolutely amazing indies and if you’re looking for some local Canadian businesses to show some love, we’ve got suggestions! We can't name every shop, but here are some we'd love to give a shout-out to.
A graphic that reads "Canadian Independent Bookstore Day" "April 26, 2025" and has an illustration of someone riding a yellow bike. The bike has a cat on the front, and a basket with flowers and books at the back.
April 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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CIBD is April 26th!

We're partnering with @cavershambooks.bsky.social for a one-day-only 10% discount swap with proof of purchase:

Shop at Caversham then show us your receipt for 10% off! Or start here and bring your receipt there for a discount (with some exclusions, check with them for details).
A poster for Canadian Independent Bookstore Day. Graphic includes books growing as flowers from stems. Text reads: "Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, April 26, 2025." and "Discount swap with our neighbours at Caversham!"
April 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Only a few days to go!

Join us Sat April 12th @ 3pm to celebrate the launch of A PALACE NEAR THE WIND by Ai Jiang! (@aijiang.bsky.social) She'll be joined by @kritikahrao.bsky.social!

Can't make it? Order online and we'll get them signed & personalized. www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/18708...
April 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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One week to go!

Join us Thursday April 10th @ 6:00pm for an evening with Sarah Pinsker and L.X. Beckett! They'll be here to chat about HAUNT SWEET HOME.

Can't make it? Order their books online and we'll get them signed for you!
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/18686...
A tarnished blue square that reads "AUTHOR EVENT WITH SARAH PINSKER". Below that is an image of the cover of HAUNT SWEET HOME, with a circle photo of Sarah Pinsker's head. Below this reads "Thursday, April 10th @ 6PM | Bakka-Phoenix | 84 Harbord St, Toronto"
April 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Construction has once again reached our part of Harbord St!

If you plan on driving in for a visit, please note that we currently don't have on-street parking.

We do ship via Good Foot and Canada Post for those who aren't able to make it in! Order online at www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com
Sidewalk chalkboard sign, reading "5 Minute Book Hacks!!" And a graphic showing an individual with books taped to their head. Underneath reads "Tie large books over your ears to block Toronto construction noise"
February 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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It's a little bit tricky to run the store without power! 😅 We'll be closed today while Toronto Hydro crews get things back up and running.

We'll be open tomorrow during our regular hours. Sorry for the inconvenience!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Join us next week on Thursday February 20th at 6:00pm for the launch of Josh Plasse's debut novel, DUST!

More details here: bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/19802...

Can't make it? Reserve your copy online and we'll get it signed and personalized for you.
Josh Plasse standing against a black background. Orange book cover, with sand dunes in the forefront. A red flag with a tree ripples in the wind on the top. The word "DUST" sits in the middle of the image, underneath it says "A NOVEL" and "JOSH PLASSE"
February 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Merlin is always an adorable ball of fluff.
January 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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2025 is nearly here! With 15 minutes until we close for the year, here's a quick look at our top 10 bestsellers of 2024.

This was a year filled with so many events and so many great new books. We love seeing a mixture of new and classics on this list at the end of the year!
Two stacks of books. The one on the left has THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR on top, underneath it are copies of PALE GREY DOT, CHILDREN OF TIME, STORIES OF YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS, and ALL SYSTEMS RED. The stack on the right has THE DRAGONFLY GAMBIT on top, underneath it are copies of THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS, WIND AND TRUTH, THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM, and BLACKHEART MAN.
December 31, 2024 at 8:48 PM