Cross & Crows Books

This is the key thing I've seen literally no AI boosters be able to answer. Put aside magical thinking about error free LLMs - errors are baked in. If we accept expert oversight is needed, *where's your next generation of experts coming from* if they're coming up reliant on AI?

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Hey, my petits choux-fleurs, we have a new blog post with updates on bookstore fundraising! What has happened so far? What needs to happen? Visit crossandcrows.blogspot.com to find out, and help us get where we're going, if you're inclined.

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Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.

The Death and Rebirth of the Queer Bookstore Hi! Before we get started… Right now, you can get a Humble Bundle including everything Annalee Newitz and I have published with Tor for just $18 (plus...

Queer bookstores died in 2010. We had a funeral and everything!

Except... a ton of people decided to roll up their sleeves and start *new* queer bookshops, all over the place. In cities. In tiny towns.

My latest newsletter is about the rebirth of the LGBTQ bookshop:

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On a salmon pink background, a graphic of white teeth sensually biting glossy red lips over a backdrop of a mountain sunrise. Decorative type reads: Queer Lust Stories 2, a night of storytelling on desire, longing, and the unspoken. Feb 14, 7:00 pm. Tix link in host's [Instagram] bio. Host: @decolonizingaunty

QUEER LUST STORIES 2 with host Phi Petigara! Saturday 2/14, 7pm--Join us for a night of fierce, fiery, and extremely queer storytelling! 🌈 Stories of desire and fantasy. Kink and polyamory. Stories as diverse and layered as the queer experience itself.💫TIX: tinyurl.com/queerluststo...

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Hear some of this bookstore's regulars and supporters talking to @gkam.bsky.social from @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social about why they love us and are determined to keep us around!
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Hey lovelies! The two shortest deadlines, 1/31 and 2/2, have been met! The next deadline is 2/28, which with continued support should be manageable. Thank you for your shares and kindness, and I can't wait to see you for the launch of the Passing in the Night campaign!

Here’s a conceptually wondrous work in progress to support, by a marvellous writer. When you see someone really trying to create the better world we all need, in any form, go help them if you can.

When there’s good news in this world, it needs shouting.

A stack of thin pink books that say OBSTETRIX * NAOMI KRITZER on the spine

HEY I AM DOING A FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS

AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX

THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK

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The producer notified us that airing was postponed while they work on managing the construction noise in the background of the piece (concrete was being cut half a block away). We'll share the new airtime as soon as.

On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko | Live Radio | CBC Listen On the Coast catches you up on the news of the day, brings you in depth analysis, showcases the arts, and offers you ideas about what you can do in Metro Vancouver.

Catch me and bookstore regulars Meesh and Cat on CBC Radio's On the Coast today at 3:40pm (or stream the segment later)!

The cover of a graphic novel called Passing in the Night. In the centre of the image, a flying lizard lady - Gloria - hovers in the air, holding onto her partner, Ruth. In the background, the city skyline is lit gently by a rising moon. At the bottom are the names of author Meghan Kemp-Gee, artist Lane Lloyd, and letterer Megan Praz

We're hosting a pre-launch party for our newest book! If you're in Vancouver, come meet author Meghan Kemp-Gee at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social on February 10 at 6pm. Snacks, non-alc drinks, and an exclusive comic preview of the book. RSVP here: www.crossandcrows.com/events/44904...

Last day for this offer! The slides offer up a few highlights-- tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

A colourful event post with details and a photo of a drag queen in a pink suit and pink hair singing into a microphone. 2-4PM SAT 24TH JAN GORDON Neighourhood House 1019 Broughton St What The Fröck Productions Prance! An Inclusive Community Drag Charity Fundraiser! BY DONATION ALL AGES WELCOME

Today from 2pm-4pm drop by Gordon Neighbourhood House in the West End for Prance! An inclusive community Drag charity fundraiser.

It’s a chance to support multiple local charities while enjoying fabulous drag performances, games, and more. All are welcome.

By donation
📍1019 Broughton St, Vancouver

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Save 25% when you preorder upcoming queer books by 1/25! Great reads for the whole year, from inclusive children's books to romance to Queer theory. Your future self will thank you! tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

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ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT to save 25% on queer preorders! Here's a highlight from our list of over 1500 queer books coming out in 2026: an amazing history of queer bookstores and their role in making the world better for us all! Complete list: tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

PREORDER SPECIAL: Save 25% on upcoming queer books at www.crossandcrows.com. “For the millions of fans of this tender and heartfelt series, the next installment will be a highlight of the year.” -- Glamour. 25% off through 1/25. See all 1500+ queer preorder deals at our website, www.crossandcrows.com.

PREORDER SPECIAL: Save 25% on upcoming queer books at www.crossandcrows.com. "This book felt like the gift my younger self desperately needed." --Sonora Reyes, National Book Award Finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School. 25% off through 1/25. See all 1500+ queer preorder deals at our website, www.crossandcrows.com.

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT to save 25% on queer preorders! Here are some #youngadult highlights from our list of over 1500 queer books coming out in 2026: the final volume of #Heartstopper, and a charming queer Muslim youth figuring out life! Complete list: tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

PREORDER SPECIAL: Save 25% on upcoming queer books at www.crossandcrows.com. Featured title: The Sexuality of Care by M. K. Thekkumkattil. "Lighting the way to a future where our broken systems might reorient themselves toward the interdependence of genuine care." --Tessa Hulls, author of Feeding Ghosts

PREORDER SPECIAL: Save 25% on upcoming queer books at www.crossandcrows.com. Featured title: Heap Earth Upon It by Chloe Michelle Howarth. "Absolutely gripping...A romantic, funny, and painful exploration of the cost of being true to yourself." --Kirkus Reviews

More highlights from our 2026 Preorder Special! Save 25% off over 1500 upcoming queer books when you order by 1/25! New work on queering health care, richly literary sapphic drama, and more: tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

On a black background, neon-style type says PREORDER SPECIAL. Next to the cover of RAINBOW WISDOM by Mischa Oak, white text says 'renowned educator Mischa oak presents 18 uplifting lessons from the LGBTQ+ community,' 25% off through 1/25. Check out all the queer preorder deals at our website www.crossandcrows.com

On a black background, neon-style type says PREORDER SPECIAL. Next to the cover of FABULOUS BODIES by Chuck Tingle, white text says 'Tingle proves he's as good at fear as he is at love. --T. Kingfisher, NYT bestselling author, on Camp Damascus,' 25% off through 1/25. Check out all the queer preorder deals at our website www.crossandcrows.com

More highlights from our 2026 Preorder Special! Save 25% off over 1500 upcoming queer books when you order by 1/25! Find the latest by Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social and BC's own Mischa Oak @mischa-oak.bsky.social, and many more: tinyurl.com/25offpreorders

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How much do shares and reposts matter? Well, of the 19 people who have preordered #Unrivaled from us this week, 12 had never heard of us until they saw shares here and on Insta. This tiny queer bookstore thanks you! Keep sharing places you love!

Art captured by ideology: How the Taliban silenced Afghanistan’s cinema industry The first requirement is that the film’s script must initially be submitted to the Taliban, and after the film is completed, it must be reviewed again.

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Yes, this does matter to queer Canadian readers. No, it's not good. Yes, it can be resisted. For more, check out our post: tinyurl.com/stateofqueer...

You again! Ha! The world is only yay big, and the science-adjacent book world is considerably smaller.