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Bobzbay Books
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Used, new, & out of print books in the heart of downtown Bloomington, IL. LGBTQ+ owned & operated.

https://linktr.ee/bobzbay

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Nov 22
✨an introduction!✨

Bobzbay Books is a LGBTQ+ woman-owned independent bookstore located in the artistic and entrepreneurial Downtown area of Bloomington, IL.

We carry new, used, and out of print books in a wide variety of genres, as well as progressive and literary themed gifts.
The bobzbay storefront which is painted bright blue. A rainbow flag is hanging in the window to the left, on the right BOOKS AND MORE - New & Used is written on the window. Interior photo of the bookstore, a rainbow is cast across the bookshelves. Interior photo of the bookstore, the children’s room. There is a large circular rug with a robot design on it.
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The holidays are fast approaching and we all know you need some books! Both of my books can be found at @bobzbay.bsky.social (if you're out-of-state, they will ship!). Head on over and shop local!
*Cat not available at Bobzbay. Please see your local shelter for cat.
#cats #shoplocal 📚💙
November 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Cover reveal time for CROSSROADS, the incredible novella from @laurelhightower.bsky.social!

This is the first cover reveal for our 2026 titles.

Cover art, design, and typography by @alandistro.bsky.social

CROSSROADS will be published in April 2026.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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most people don't want politics that hurt other people. we just want a long overcoat like david bowie and affordable housing
David Bowie in Japan. He's waling up some steps while wearing a long black coat and smoking a cigarette. David Bowie in Japan. He's standing in front of a train while wearing a long light-colored coat. David Bowie in Japan. He's riding a subway car while wearing a long dark-colored coat. David Bowie in Japan. He's walking away from a train while wearing a long black coat, gray checked scarf, charcoal trousers, and black shoes.
October 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Everything is a lot right now, but at least we have a new bookmark of the month and isn't it perfect.

🖤Thank you Dandy Taylor for this incredible piece of art we get to hand out to everyone, go find Dandy on Patreon
www.patreon.com/dandydullahans & Instagram www.instagram.com/3dullahans/
October 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Thank you @peoplemag.bsky.social for allowing me & @raforall.bsky.social to talk about our favorite topic: horror people.com/why-is-horro...
Why Is Horror Having a Moment? Authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford Break It Down (Exclusive)
The horror genre is having a major moment in the world of books and publishing, and authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford are getting together to discuss why. The authors of 'Fiend' and 'Why I Love H...
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September 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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📚 Our newsletter is hot off the presses (hot off my fingertips?). Anyways, I have obviously used all of my brain power to get this out.

✨Read all about it: squaremktg.com/campaigns/LV...
a sign that says MOTHMAN IS REAL! (AND THESE ARE THE BOOKS ON HIS TBR) along with a book display that features the book GOTH MOTH 4 books laying flat on a graffitied bench. books are MMURDERBOT, MAL GOES TO WAR, OF MONSTERS AND MAINFRAMES, and STATION ETERNITY a light wood bookcase with 3 shelves filled with books, there are a few books faced out so we can see their covers... those books are CAT DRAGON, TOURIST SEASON, and WILL THERE EVER BE ANOTHER YOU
September 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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*rubs hands together like a fly* oooo we’ve got a fun announcement in the newsletter tomorrow.
September 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Chuck Tingle announced their new book the day I’m wearing my Love is Real shirt, this timeline is great sometimes!

Pre-order: bobzbay.square.site/product/fabb...
A person holds up copies of the books BURY YOUR GAYS, LUCKY DAY, and CAMP DAMASCUS in a way that covers their face
September 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Getting snail mail is fun! Send a card to a pal!

Maybe you don’t need to be in constant communication with everyone all of the time. 🙃

(If you ask at checkout, we’ll even throw in a postage stamp for free - saves you a trip to the post office!)
An illustration of a tomato on a checkered background that says ITS CRAZY OUT THERE An illustration of a rabbit playing the tuba that says TE AMO An illustration of tiny baby things (books, rattles, plush) that says CONGRATS ON YOUR TINY NEW READING BUDDY An illustration of two people wearing a horse costume that says YOU COMPLETE ME
September 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Some of my new stickers you can find at @bobzbay.bsky.social this weekend 9/13 from 10am-2pm ⚡️
September 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Downtown Bloomington is already getting into the Halloween spirit! 👻

Pics from our bookstore, exquisite piercing, & rooted studios plant shop.
A ghost painted on the front window of a store, a neon OPEN sign is lit A retro living room with an alphabet drawn in black paint on a bedspread hanging behind the couch. A front window of a store, felt garland that says SPOOKY SEASON hangs in the window. There are also pumpkin and cat planters
September 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Sorry I’m not reading any new books right now. I’m escaping the world through nostalgia and reading all 62 of the original Goosebumps books this fall.

Join me 😈
September 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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I only have one tub of used books to price 🙌

The tub in question:
A tall stack of books in a blue plastic tub
September 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Newsletter snooze-letter*, it’s the updated BOBZBLOG.

*I subscribe to many great newsletters ❤️
A hand holds up a bookmark with a hand drawn illustration of a weenie dog with a sign that says Read Banned Books A book display featuring books titled On Property, Ripe, Everfair, and A People’s History of the United States A light wood bookcase filled with books
September 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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The BobzBlog aka “Liz’s yapping corner + excuse to show off her cats” is updated.

Go check it out :)
Bobzbay Books' BobzBlog - 8/22/25
Click here for an update from Bobzbay!
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August 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect.

As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
August 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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A new baby has entered the Bobzbay household. Meet Chairry.
A photo of a sleeping tabby kitten on a green knitted blanket
August 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Excited to partner with @seananmcguire.bsky.social again! Grab your preorder at the link below, we ship anywhere in the US!

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August 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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📚The BobzBlog is updated, newsletter subscribers got this in their email a few moments ago but it's also here: bobzbay.square.site/s/stories/8825

Updates include:

✨New bookmark of the month from Katie Heubi
📚 Bookstore Romance Day (tomorrow!)
✨ Books staff wants you to consume (aka staff picks)
a stack of books sitting on a black A-frame sign. Books are LUCKY DAY BY CHUCK TINGLE, COMFORT ME WITH APPLES BY CATHERYNNE VALENTE, CEMETERY BOYS BY AIDEN THOMAS, AND AUTOMATIC NOODLE BY ANNALEE NEWITZ paper wrapped books leaning on a wooden display. written on paper is BLIND DATE WITH A ROMANCE BOOK. A yellow tray with stickers that are all romance/love themed a hand holds up a bookmark designed by Katie Heubi, artwork depicts the Bobzbay robot stocking shelves of books
August 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Romance Bookstore Day is this Saturday, and we have some super fun blind dates to reveal in just a few days. 🤫

@libro.fm is celebrating (and supporting) indie bookstores with an audiobook sale for the next couple weeks, go check it out at www.libro.fm/sale?booksho...
a hand holds up a pink sticker that says I BUY MY SMUT LOCALLY, INDIE BOOKSTORES DO IT BETTER
August 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Today is a profit share day at the shop for LIFE Center for Independent Living (and new release Tuesday!)

LIFE Center for Independent Living advances equality and integration of all persons with disabilities.

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A photo of a light brown wood bookcase inside a bookstore. We see 3 shelves full of books with books faced out. Included titles are THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD, ANGEL DOWN, LOVE IS A WAR SONG, MAYRA, BEWITCHING, THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE, And THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Can I get a ✨hell yeah✨?

This is my hardcover kickstarter exclusive but we’ll have paperback copies coming to the shop middle of August, featuring a story from one of our favorites @christopherhawkins.bsky.social !

Excited to see what @frombeyondpress.bsky.social brews up next.
A copy of the book RED LINE: CHICAGO HORROR STORIES leaning on a wooden bench graffitied with different colored markers
July 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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The crime & the culprit(s)
A copy of the book DONT LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell which has small teeth marks 4 tabby kittens and their tabby mom
July 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We have 22 boxes of books in the back room for 3 different events with 12 authors and WOW I am excited but also I would like it to be August so I’m not worried about this money being in limbo. 🙃
July 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Book news from me. Been a long haul to here. xo
July 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM