Dark Rose Books

I'm sorry, everyone, but we won't be able to make it to St Georges of the next couple of weeks due to some scheduling conflicts with my other job. We are hoping to be back in October, and are looking forward to see you then! - 🖤🌹📚

It is the last day of August. Tomorrow comes September and soon it will be autumn. And with that will come cold nights, days spent indoors away from the wind and the rain, and the wonders of Halloween. We have such sights to show you, books to read on these last warm evenings and tomes fit to study in the long twilights to come.

We have new deliciously dark academia and vicious q***r speculative fiction, dark and fascinating volumes from small presses, lovely hard-bound volumes of Irish and Celtic mythology, cyclopian tomes of Lovecraftiana and cosmic horror, intriguing descriptions of the intersections between magic and q***r existence, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us near the great clock, opposite Twisted Pixie Jewellery and beside Wendy Campbell Designs. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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The last days of summer are here. The mornings are getting colder and the nights are drawing in. It’s time for last-minute holidays and maybe getting the fire going once more to ward off the evening chill. And we have such wonderful things to show people, interesting books for both vacation travellers and sitting comfortably by the fire.

We have new deliciously dark academia and vicious q***r speculative fiction, dark and fascinating volumes from small presses, lovely hard-bound volumes of Irish and Celtic mythology, cyclopian tomes of Lovecraftiana and cosmic horror, intriguing descriptions of the intersections between magic and q***r existence, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us near the great clock, opposite Twisted Pixie Jewellery and beside Wendy Campbell Designs. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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We are so very glad to be back at St George’s market after a small period of ill-health. The weather is a little greyer as summer is winding toward its ending, but the people are as warm and welcoming as ever.

We have new deliciously dark academia and vicious q***r speculative fiction, dark and fascinating volumes from small presses, lovely hard-bound volumes of Irish and Celtic mythology, cyclopian tomes of Lovecraftiana and cosmic horror, intriguing descriptions of the intersections between magic and q***r existence, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us near the great clock, opposite Twisted Pixie Jewellery and beside Wendy Campbell Designs. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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We are finally feeling a little better and are so glad to be to say that we will be back at St Georges Market Belfast this weekend, on Saturday 17th August! We cannot wait to see you all again! - 🖤🌹📚

I'm really sorry, especially for the short notice, but we won't be at St Georges this week. Hopefully this will pass and we will be back next week! - 🖤🌹📚

Happy customers at St George's on Saturday getting ready to appreciate Welcome to Dorley Hall by Alyson Greaves, newly released by Neem Tree Press.

We do hope they enjoy this excellent and fascinating first novel by an rising new author! - 🖤🌹📚

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It is the day of Belfast Pride and we are very glad to be back at St George’s market. The weather is bright and warm, the crowds are cheerful and love will always win.

We have new deliciously dark academia and vicious q***r speculative fiction, dark and fascinating volumes from small presses, lovely hard-bound volumes of Irish and Celtic mythology, cyclopian tomes of Lovecraftiana and cosmic horror, intriguing descriptions of the intersections between magic and q***r existence, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us near the great clock, opposite Twisted Pixie Jewellery and beside Wends Campbell Designs. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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We are do glad to be back at St George’s market today! It has been too long and we have missed you all, but we are back now and have a lovely selection of new nightmares to share with you!

We have the newest releases from Chuck Tingle and Stephen Graham Jones, dark and delectable speculative fiction from the vicious and q***r edges of the genre, lovely hard-bound volumes of Irish and Celtic mythology, strange maps of impossible places, cyclopian tomes of Lovecraftiana and cosmic horror, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us along the wall from the great clock, opposite Earth Works incense & silver and beside Arts & Crafts by Pauline Short. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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After several weeks, the scheduling conflicts have finally been ironed out and we will be back at St Georges Market Belfast this weekend! We cannot wait to see you all again! - 🖤🌹📚

Hope to be back at soon! We are taking advantage of the break to make some many more mystery books. They are all nicely sealed with wax to keep the delicious nightmares fresh - 🖤🥀📚

I'm sorry, everyone, but we won't be able to make it to St Georges of the next couple of weeks due to some scheduling conflicts with my other job. We are hoping to be back in July, and are looking forward to see you then! - 🖤🌹📚

It’s the dawn of the second day of Q-Con and the doors are just about to open. We have been delighted to bring our strange and curious books to share with the quirky and interesting people, and are looking forward to introducing more souls to the delights of dark and gothic fiction.

We have something for everyone who enjoys dark and interesting books - lovely hard bound volumes and little paperback editions of classic gothic tales from the archives of the British Library, tomes of cosmic horror and weird fiction from small presses, fresh and new speculative fiction from the interesting and q***r edges of the genre, elegant paperback volumes and great grimoires on the secrets of witchcraft and paganism and the occult, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

Come find us be in Trade Hall 1 in the Whitla Hall all opposite Cosplay-Props Eire. Look for the dark rose banner! - 🖤🥀📚

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Dark Rose Books is going to Q-Con this weekend! We are honoured to be able to share a delectable selection of strange and curious books with the quirky and interesting people at the this bright and busy Belfast institution.

There is something for everyone who enjoys dark and interesting books - lovely hard bound volumes and little paperback editions of classic gothic tales from the archives of the British Library, tomes of cosmic horror and weird fiction from small presses, fresh and new speculative fiction from the interesting and q***r edges of the genre, elegant paperback volumes and great grimoires on the secrets of witchcraft and paganism and the occult, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

Come find us be in Trade Hall 1 in the Whitla Hall all weekend, near the front of the hall. Look for the dark rose banner! - 🖤🥀📚

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This last week has been as cold and bleak as my dark heart, but perhaps the sun and warmth will be back soon. Until then, I think I will be bundled up warm with a nice book to fire my blood. Perhaps we can offer you something interesting to pass the time until summer actually starts?

We have lovely hard bound volumes and little paperback editions of classic gothic tales from the archives of the British Library, tomes of cosmic horror and weird fiction from small presses, fresh and new speculative fiction from the interesting and q***r edges of the genre, elegant paperback volumes and great grimoires on the secrets of witchcraft and paganism and the occult, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us near the great clock, between Red Squirrel Accessories and Clare Smith Artwork. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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June is here and it is officially summer, though it is not yet quite warm enough to call it that. Are you thinking of places to laze and rest in the sun, or a long restful evening yet to come? Perhaps we can offer something interesting to read then, or on a too-warm night when you wouldn’t be sleeping anyway?

We have lovely hard bound volumes and little paperback editions of classic gothic tales from the archives of the British Library, tomes of cosmic horror and weird fiction from small presses, fresh and new speculative fiction from the interesting and q***r edges of the genre - including a delectable dark le***an retelling of the Snow Queen from the excellent Benjanun Sriduangkaew, grimoires on the secrets of witchcraft and paganism and the occult, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us near the great clock, between Red Squirrel Accessories and Clare Smith Artwork. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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I'm really sorry for the short notice, but we are currently having some car troubles and we won't be at St Georges this week - 🖤🌹📚

The summer days stretch out before us, warm and bright and sleepless. Do you need something to chill the blood to survive the heat, or something to read on a too-warm night when you wouldn’t be sleeping anyway? Perhaps we can help?

We have lovely hard bound volumes of Celtic myths and tales, tomes of cosmic horror and the gothic from small presses and the archives of the British Library, fresh new speculative fiction from the interesting edges of the genre with hopepunk sci-fi and godkillers and time-travelling enemies-to-lovers, grimoires on the secrets of witchcraft and horror and the occult, lovely pocket journals in which to write all your dreadful secrets, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us near the great clock, between Red Squirrel Accessories and Clare Smith Artwork. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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Dark Rose Books is going to Q-Con! We will be bringing a variety of our best dark and interesting books to feed the bright minds drawn to this glorious event - from cosmic horror and Lovecraftiana, to hungry new writers from the bleeding edge of fiction, and much much more.

Hope to see you there, June 15-16th! - 🖤🥀📚

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Step into the mystical world of Magic Touch Gothic,

Where every corner holds secrets waiting to be discovered.

From enchanting crystals to spellbinding incense, our shop is your gateway to the realm of magic and mystery. Come explore with us today! 🔮✨

We are back at St George’s Market and the summer is finally here. The dreadful rites worked!

Do you need something to distract from a long journey coming up? A trip somewhere balmy and restful, yet the way there involves being crammed into a metal tube with a hundred strangers. Perhaps you need something intriguing to read, for entertainment and insight in these coming summer months? Perhaps we can help?

We have lovely hard bound volumes of Celtic myths and tales, tomes of cosmic horror and the gothic from small presses and the archives of the British Library, fresh new speculative fiction from the interesting edges of the genre with hopepunk sci-fi and godkillers and time-travelling enemies-to-lovers, grimoires on the secrets of witchcraft and horror and the occult, lovely pocket journals in which to write all your dreadful secrets, and, of course, our ever-popular mystery books wrapped in ribbon and wax-sealed to keep the nightmares inside…

We are at St Georges Market Belfast until 3pm today! You can find us near the great clock, between Red Squirrel Accessories and Clare Smith Artwork. Come by and say hi! - 🖤🥀📚

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After a couple of weeks of medical rest, we are back at St Georges Market this Saturday, 11th May, and hope to be there every weekend that we can be for the rest of the year. Looking forward to seeing you there! - 🖤🌹📚

Some new arrivals at Magic Touch Gothic today - delectable tomes of pagans past and secrets hidden in history, fantastic fiction and gothic horror, and now also tarot decks! All available now at Magic Touch Gothic in Glengormley

Magic Touch Gothic has a wonderful selection of items of a gothic and hollistic nature - from crystals and incense to statuary and jewellery, perfect for those seeking another path through life. They’d located at 6 Ballyclare Road, Glengormley, and are open Monday to Saturday. Check them out, they are awesome! - 🖤🥀📚

Some lovely new decks and tomes of q***r magic and charms witchery have arrived at the awesome Alchemy and Ashes!

Spring is here and summer is coming soon. The world is flourishing green and verdant and warm, and though things are tough right now life will find a way and we will survive the trials sent upon us. Maybe it is time to try something different to help get through these times? Or maybe get in touch with a side of the world (or of yourself) that you have forgotten?

Alchemy & Ashes has a wonderful selection of weird and witchy creations perfect for embracing a wider and wilder view of the world - from clothing and bags to ornaments and accessories, all made by local creators and artisans. And now also available, tarot decks, tomes on paganism and witchcraft, and a selection of dark and interesting fiction perfect to warm the chill not-yet-spring days.

They’re located at 35 Springfield Road, Belfast, and open Tuesday-Saturday. Check them out, they are awesome! - 🖤🥀📚