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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 6h

I used one of my @libro.fm credits to buy THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB by Richard Osman. I am supporting indie bookstore @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social.

Love that my credits never expire (unlike Audible). Site also has GREAT recommendation lists by bookstore owners.
libro.fm/referral?rf_...

Screenshot of a Libro.fm. Text says "Purchase successful - Thank you for supporting Bakka Phoenix Books." Screenshot shows cover of The Thursday Murder Club.

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

We're heading to Ottawa for @canconsffh.bsky.social in a couple of weeks on Oct 17-19! www.can-con.org/live-cancon

Going to be there and have books you'd like us from us? Order online for pick-up at www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com and leave a note that you'll be at Can*Con. We'll bring your books to you!

Live Can*Con — Can*Con

www.can-con.org

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Brandon Crilly (Announcements Only) @brandoncrilly.bsky.social · 6d

And these? These are all BOOKS.

CATALYST and CASTOFF, together for the first time, courtesy of @atthisarts.com.

Most are bound for my launch at @canconsffh.bsky.social (Oct 18!) and the rest will lie in wait for a special November event at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social w/ @thescreambean.bsky.social!

A stack of five brown cardboard boxes, topped by two books on display. Books are titled Catalyst and Castoff.

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The Story Engine @storyenginedeck.bsky.social · 6d

The Sovereign is here - and so is @clclark.bsky.social (if you're in Toronto)!

The new Magic of the Lost book hit shelves Sept. 30, and the author will be in Toronto to celebrate the launch. Join us @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social Tuesday, Oct. 21 @ 6pm for our interview, a book signing, and a Q&A!

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Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · 7d

The billionaire owned online seller is gearing up for their sale but I love to support local indie bookstores!
This weekend I'll be @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social fest. I'm hoping 🤞🏽 to stop by @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social to say hi!
Pandemonium books and games in Cambridge Mass has been great to me.

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 10d

a close up of a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls .

ALT: a close up of a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls .

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 11d

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"

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Adrienne Kress @adriennekress.bsky.social · 11d

Hey everyone!! You can find signed copies of GHOST CIRCUS at the @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social booth at Word on the Street this weekend in Toronto!!! ❤️📚👻🎪

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Charlotte Ashley @charlotteashley.bsky.social · 11d

As a used bookseller, this is maddening because every damn day I see appetite for strange books, old books, indie books, forgotten books. Readers are there. They love to explore the store & buy things they've never heard of.

Publishing's biggest problem is that they've forgotten how to sell books.

Tajja Isen @tajjaisen.bsky.social · 12d

I spent the summer reporting this essay on why it seems harder than ever to sell a book right now—especially if it isn't a debut and comes with the dreaded "sales track." I'm grateful to the writers, agents, editors, publishers & experts who spoke to me for this piece: thewalrus.ca/the-publishi...

The Publishing Industry Has a Gambling Problem | The Walrus

Companies keep betting on the next bestseller. Literature is poorer for it

thewalrus.ca

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 11d

I appreciate you sharing this! I did not know!

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A.D. Sui 🇺🇦 [sway] @thesuiway.bsky.social · 11d

stopped by @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social to drop off ARCs and sign some Dragonflies!!!

living that author dream 🥹🥹

The Iron Garden Sutra novel held against a multi coloured bookshelf. The book cover is bright yellow with white letters and several black orbits.

A photograph of me, signing The Dragonfly Gambit. I am a Caucasian person with short, brown hair. I’m wearing a black shirt with a jean long-sleeved shirt over it. I am in a bookstore that has many floor to ceiling bookshelves filled with books. I am smiling.

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 12d

Our solidarity with the Canada Post workers!

Please note, however, mail orders will be a bit delayed until this gets fairly resolved.

Toronto Star @thestar.com · 12d

#Breaking: Postal union launches nationwide strike after Ottawa gives Canada Post the OK to end home delivery

Postal union launches nationwide strike after Ottawa gives Canada Post the OK to end home delivery

Other changes could include closing of rural post offices as Public Works minister cites "unsustainable" losses at Crown corporation.

www.thestar.com

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 14d

This is super cool! Definitely worth adding to your calendar if you're in/around Atlantic Canada!

Charlotte Ashley @charlotteashley.bsky.social · 14d

I am SO EXCITED to finally announce TriCon, Atlantic Canada's newest conference for writers of specfic! Hosted by @tridenthalifax.bsky.social and enabled by an incredible slate of people, we're looking to be @canconsffh.bsky.social East, building new bridges in Canadian SFFH!

TriCon @tricon-hfx.bsky.social · 14d

Introducing TriCon! ✨May 15-17, 2026 in Kjipuktuk | #Halifax. Celebrating spec fic, we couldn't be prouder to have @amalelmohtar.com @englelaird.bsky.social and @kurestinarmada.bsky.social joining us as our Guests of Honour. Earlybird tickets available now! 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/tricon-the...

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 14d

Ok, this one is great, and it wins.

But also -- go to your room, this is terrible.

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Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 17d

Speaking of @canconsffh.bsky.social , last year's starter pack for panelists, vendors and volunteeers was popular, so I made a new one for this year. Please tell me if you're on programming or helping out with Can*Con this year and would like to be added, or if you'd like to be removed.

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks for making this!

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Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 19d

So, not-so-hypothetically, if you were going to come see @premeemohamed.com and me "in conversation", what would you want us to converse about?

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File 770 @file770.bsky.social · 20d

Table of Contents for Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction: Volume Three
file770.com/table-of-con...

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 22d

Behold:

www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

New 'Murderbot' book promises 'family road trip from hell': See the cover

"Murderbot" fans are in for a treat with Martha Wells' eighth book "Platform Decay." The author shares what she's excited for readers to see.

www.usatoday.com

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks Debbie!

We've really been loving the switch to Libro (both as a bookstore and with a bunch of staff who listen to audiobooks). They treat us really well!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 22d

Made my 1st audiobook purchase through @libro.fm! Supporting @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social.

Cancelling my Audible subscription, signed up for Libro instead. If you want to as well, here’s my referral code: libro.fm/referral?rf_...

Libro.fm order confirmation with message text “Thank you for supporting Bakka Phoenix Books with your audiobook purchase!”

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 25d

We do! You can browse our stock at www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 25d

Today! Come by for 15% off used books!

Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 26d

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.

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 26d

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.

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Bakka Phoenix Books @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social · 26d

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!

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