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Used, new, & out of print books in the heart of downtown Bloomington, IL. LGBTQ+ owned & operated. https://linktr.ee/bobzbay Posts by Liz! No she will not apologize for posting too many photos of her cats!

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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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Shortwave Publishing @shortwavebooks.bsky.social · 5d

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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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · 24d

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/

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Alma Katsu (FIEND is out now) @almakatsu.bsky.social · 27d

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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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · 28d

🌈 In this newsletter: A round up of all FIVE events we have coming up next week (!!!), a new booklist from bookseller Carey, a very special announcement of an annual activity (you've got to open the newsletter to find out what it is!), and a super cute pet photo of the week.

Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · 28d

📚 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

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 25

*rubs hands together like a fly* oooo we’ve got a fun announcement in the newsletter tomorrow.

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 17

In 2024 I took the train to St Louis for the Bury Your Gays release, this year I went to Chicago for the Lucky Day release.

Fingers crossed we’ll get a closer date for 2026 (my birthday IS in July 😉)

Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 17

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

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 16

Cards are also available on our website if you’re not local bobzbay.square.site/shop/greetin...

Greeting Cards | Bobzbay Books

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

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kellyrobertsonart.bsky.social @kellyrobertsonart.bsky.social · Sep 11

Some of my new stickers you can find at @bobzbay.bsky.social this weekend 9/13 from 10am-2pm ⚡️

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 10

Jamie at exquisite goes ALL IN on Halloween, she’s done stranger things the past 2 years and always adds something new. I’ll see if I can dig up some photos from years past this week :) she’s trying to get the whole block to be Hawkins-fied but no one is as artistic as her.

Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 8

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 😈

Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 4

Also, this is your reminder that YES - we do take books as a donation or for store credit. Find more info here: bobzbay.square.site/book-trade-ins

Trade-in Your Books! | Bobzbay Books

Bobzbay Books offers store credit for your books - find out more!

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 4

I only have one tub of used books to price 🙌

The tub in question:

A tall stack of books in a blue plastic tub

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Sep 4

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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

Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Aug 22

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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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Aug 22

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.

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Aug 21

A new baby has entered the Bobzbay household. Meet Chairry.

A photo of a sleeping tabby kitten on a green knitted blanket

Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Aug 18

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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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Aug 8

📚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

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Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Aug 6

Also! The sticker is by @catrocketship.bsky.social and I didn’t order enough BUT they’ll be available starting Saturday.

Bobzbay Books @bobzbay.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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