Side Quest Books & Games
@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
We’re @alixeharrow.bsky.social for the Boston tour stop for “The Everlasting”!
@melissacaruso.bsky.social will be moderating!
It’s all happening at @artsatthearmory.bsky.social on Nov 5!
I’ll be screaming about this not only for the next two months but also until I die probably!
Tix in bio!
@melissacaruso.bsky.social will be moderating!
It’s all happening at @artsatthearmory.bsky.social on Nov 5!
I’ll be screaming about this not only for the next two months but also until I die probably!
Tix in bio!
August 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We’re @alixeharrow.bsky.social for the Boston tour stop for “The Everlasting”!
@melissacaruso.bsky.social will be moderating!
It’s all happening at @artsatthearmory.bsky.social on Nov 5!
I’ll be screaming about this not only for the next two months but also until I die probably!
Tix in bio!
@melissacaruso.bsky.social will be moderating!
It’s all happening at @artsatthearmory.bsky.social on Nov 5!
I’ll be screaming about this not only for the next two months but also until I die probably!
Tix in bio!
Hey, so we’re not gonna carry Dramione fanfic. Thanks, crew! #translivesmatter
July 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hey, so we’re not gonna carry Dramione fanfic. Thanks, crew! #translivesmatter
If you’re in the Boston area and you like audiobooks, walking and fellow bookish nerds, come join us for our Audiobook Walk Club this summer! 9:30am on Sundays at Bow Market 🤓🐉
RSVP! bit.ly/4jG1Hyq
#booksky
RSVP! bit.ly/4jG1Hyq
#booksky
June 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If you’re in the Boston area and you like audiobooks, walking and fellow bookish nerds, come join us for our Audiobook Walk Club this summer! 9:30am on Sundays at Bow Market 🤓🐉
RSVP! bit.ly/4jG1Hyq
#booksky
RSVP! bit.ly/4jG1Hyq
#booksky
🏳️🌈 Our June events are LIVE and they are full of QUEER JOY and TOXIC VAMPIRES and LOCAL AUTHORS and DRAG QUEENS and COMMUNITY!
The event pages for the two mini-campaigns are still coming soon, but links for everything else are in our Linktree. See you there, besties 🫶
The event pages for the two mini-campaigns are still coming soon, but links for everything else are in our Linktree. See you there, besties 🫶
May 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🏳️🌈 Our June events are LIVE and they are full of QUEER JOY and TOXIC VAMPIRES and LOCAL AUTHORS and DRAG QUEENS and COMMUNITY!
The event pages for the two mini-campaigns are still coming soon, but links for everything else are in our Linktree. See you there, besties 🫶
The event pages for the two mini-campaigns are still coming soon, but links for everything else are in our Linktree. See you there, besties 🫶
Are you 1) a #ttrpg fan and 2) in Boston next Wednesday? Come hang out at Upstairs at Bow and Side Quest! We’re gonna be ✌️chillin✌️
(Yes this is conveniently PAX East Eve but no need to be attending PAX to join us!)
Lemme know if you can make it: bit.ly/4ijdp1g
#paxeast
(Yes this is conveniently PAX East Eve but no need to be attending PAX to join us!)
Lemme know if you can make it: bit.ly/4ijdp1g
#paxeast
April 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Are you 1) a #ttrpg fan and 2) in Boston next Wednesday? Come hang out at Upstairs at Bow and Side Quest! We’re gonna be ✌️chillin✌️
(Yes this is conveniently PAX East Eve but no need to be attending PAX to join us!)
Lemme know if you can make it: bit.ly/4ijdp1g
#paxeast
(Yes this is conveniently PAX East Eve but no need to be attending PAX to join us!)
Lemme know if you can make it: bit.ly/4ijdp1g
#paxeast
AND NOW!
Indie Bookstore Day news/vibes with the help of some Abigail Larson art 😁👇
#booksky #indiebookstoreday @abigaillarson.com
Indie Bookstore Day news/vibes with the help of some Abigail Larson art 😁👇
#booksky #indiebookstoreday @abigaillarson.com
April 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
AND NOW!
Indie Bookstore Day news/vibes with the help of some Abigail Larson art 😁👇
#booksky #indiebookstoreday @abigaillarson.com
Indie Bookstore Day news/vibes with the help of some Abigail Larson art 😁👇
#booksky #indiebookstoreday @abigaillarson.com
It’s Indie Bookstore Day Eve and we have our MERCH LAUNCH TOMORROW!! It was an honor and a pleasure to work with two local artists on these perfectly adorable pieces, and I couldn’t be more stoked to share them with the world. Fantasy for everyone!
#booksky #ibd2025 #shopsmall
#booksky #ibd2025 #shopsmall
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It’s Indie Bookstore Day Eve and we have our MERCH LAUNCH TOMORROW!! It was an honor and a pleasure to work with two local artists on these perfectly adorable pieces, and I couldn’t be more stoked to share them with the world. Fantasy for everyone!
#booksky #ibd2025 #shopsmall
#booksky #ibd2025 #shopsmall
Last but CERTAINLY not least, for our “Witch-Craft Cinema” this month we’ll be screening my comfort cult classic and yours, “The Princess Bride.” Come along if only to see whether I make some kind of pond-scum potion for the themed cocktail this time. bit.ly/4cA7SCr
April 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Last but CERTAINLY not least, for our “Witch-Craft Cinema” this month we’ll be screening my comfort cult classic and yours, “The Princess Bride.” Come along if only to see whether I make some kind of pond-scum potion for the themed cocktail this time. bit.ly/4cA7SCr
Want to combine your love of creative writing and tabletop role-playing games? We’re doing a cozy solo RPG night on May 22, where you can pick a game to try out and all the materials will be provided! Come write with us 🤓 bit.ly/3EgnsGz
April 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Want to combine your love of creative writing and tabletop role-playing games? We’re doing a cozy solo RPG night on May 22, where you can pick a game to try out and all the materials will be provided! Come write with us 🤓 bit.ly/3EgnsGz
And if you’re looking to stretch your writing muscles, a wonderful community member will be running an intimate, 5-week workshop/review group called the Queer Crit(ique) Series! Hop on in here quick, tickets are selling fast: bit.ly/4ihebf8
April 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
And if you’re looking to stretch your writing muscles, a wonderful community member will be running an intimate, 5-week workshop/review group called the Queer Crit(ique) Series! Hop on in here quick, tickets are selling fast: bit.ly/4ihebf8
We’re also HONORED to be hosting an event celebrating smut + fanfiction for Boston Sex Week. Will I talk about my West Wing OTP? Probably. Ticket form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDRK2duo3qG0E0vbeKZKm5nkPx8yL9xlvGo-mrygjRtLUm2w/viewform?usp=header
April 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We’re also HONORED to be hosting an event celebrating smut + fanfiction for Boston Sex Week. Will I talk about my West Wing OTP? Probably. Ticket form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDRK2duo3qG0E0vbeKZKm5nkPx8yL9xlvGo-mrygjRtLUm2w/viewform?usp=header
Now onto the bookish side of the house! Our community has voted on two PREMIERE choices for our May book clubs — our AAPI book club is reading “Road to Ruin” by @hanalee.bsky.social, and our pick for Hugo-nominated novella is “The Butcher of the Forest” by @premeemohamed.com. Can’t wait for these!
April 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now onto the bookish side of the house! Our community has voted on two PREMIERE choices for our May book clubs — our AAPI book club is reading “Road to Ruin” by @hanalee.bsky.social, and our pick for Hugo-nominated novella is “The Butcher of the Forest” by @premeemohamed.com. Can’t wait for these!
The other one-shot we have going on is Lady Blackbird on the 23rd. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s an excellent RPG/LARP-adjacent steampunk game with air ships. You’re welcome. bit.ly/4jvvt9k
April 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The other one-shot we have going on is Lady Blackbird on the 23rd. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s an excellent RPG/LARP-adjacent steampunk game with air ships. You’re welcome. bit.ly/4jvvt9k
We also have FOUR dope TTRPGs running at an Indie Game Night on May 7th, aka PAX Eve — and we’re combining that with a TTRPG meetup! So if you’re gonna be in the Boston area, come play a game or just hang with us 🤓 bit.ly/4ijdp1g
April 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We also have FOUR dope TTRPGs running at an Indie Game Night on May 7th, aka PAX Eve — and we’re combining that with a TTRPG meetup! So if you’re gonna be in the Boston area, come play a game or just hang with us 🤓 bit.ly/4ijdp1g
Heather at @worlds4all.bsky.social is also running two other one-shots because she’s incredible: Pasión de Los Pasiones by @magpiegames.bsky.social, right in time for Cinco de Mayo, and then A Familiar Problem from @criticalrole.bsky.social at the end of the month 🥰
April 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Heather at @worlds4all.bsky.social is also running two other one-shots because she’s incredible: Pasión de Los Pasiones by @magpiegames.bsky.social, right in time for Cinco de Mayo, and then A Familiar Problem from @criticalrole.bsky.social at the end of the month 🥰
First up we’ve got two mini-campaigns, both hosted by incredible professional game-running groups. @worlds4all.bsky.social is running Never Stop Blowing Up (of @dimension20.bsky.social fame), and Fight the Exposition is running D&D!
April 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
First up we’ve got two mini-campaigns, both hosted by incredible professional game-running groups. @worlds4all.bsky.social is running Never Stop Blowing Up (of @dimension20.bsky.social fame), and Fight the Exposition is running D&D!
Hi! The Side Quest calendar for May is up!
I’m going live on IG at noon to talk through all the games, book clubs,
writing events and more, but in the meantime here’s a thread…
I’m going live on IG at noon to talk through all the games, book clubs,
writing events and more, but in the meantime here’s a thread…
April 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hi! The Side Quest calendar for May is up!
I’m going live on IG at noon to talk through all the games, book clubs,
writing events and more, but in the meantime here’s a thread…
I’m going live on IG at noon to talk through all the games, book clubs,
writing events and more, but in the meantime here’s a thread…
Y’all! 21 Boston-area bookstores are banding together for a crawl during April and you can grab these cute passports at any participating store and join in the fun!
Collect stamps all month and then redeem them at your fave shops on Indie Bookstore Day, 4/26, for all sorts of goodies 🥰🤓
#booksky
Collect stamps all month and then redeem them at your fave shops on Indie Bookstore Day, 4/26, for all sorts of goodies 🥰🤓
#booksky
April 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Y’all! 21 Boston-area bookstores are banding together for a crawl during April and you can grab these cute passports at any participating store and join in the fun!
Collect stamps all month and then redeem them at your fave shops on Indie Bookstore Day, 4/26, for all sorts of goodies 🥰🤓
#booksky
Collect stamps all month and then redeem them at your fave shops on Indie Bookstore Day, 4/26, for all sorts of goodies 🥰🤓
#booksky
Our March events are live!!
Calendar drop days take literal years off my life, but it’s done, it’s here, and I’m THRILLED with everything we’ve got going on next month. See you at things??
Tickets: linktr.ee/sidequestbooks
Calendar drop days take literal years off my life, but it’s done, it’s here, and I’m THRILLED with everything we’ve got going on next month. See you at things??
Tickets: linktr.ee/sidequestbooks
February 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Our March events are live!!
Calendar drop days take literal years off my life, but it’s done, it’s here, and I’m THRILLED with everything we’ve got going on next month. See you at things??
Tickets: linktr.ee/sidequestbooks
Calendar drop days take literal years off my life, but it’s done, it’s here, and I’m THRILLED with everything we’ve got going on next month. See you at things??
Tickets: linktr.ee/sidequestbooks