Bookeater

An independent bookstore and cafe in Rochester, NY.

09/17/2024

❤️Last night we hosted our first singles get together at the bookstore and it was beyond our expectations! We met so many cool people and loved seeing everyone get to know each other and find their connections. The texts have been sent to those who matched- we had a total of 14 matches! If you didn’t hear from us, I promise you are amazing and please don’t stop putting yourself out there. We’re still here to help and will always be a place of community and connection. Thank you to all the wonderful and friendly people who came, we had over 40 participants.❤️

We’re already planning the next one!! What theme should we do?? Vote below and we’ll pick the winner❤️

09/10/2024
09/06/2024

Come join our team!
📚☕️🍴

Hiring front and back of the house- previous barista/kitchen experience preferred.
Weekend availability is a must.

Email [email protected] with your experience and availability

09/05/2024

Our reading series returns TONIGHT! Don’t miss Danny Goodman reading from his killer new book, Amerikaland. Doors open at 6.

07/25/2024

Doubleheader! Following our reading series, we are thrilled to welcome and to the backyard for a night of live music. Where else can you be mentally stimulated and get down on the same night? See ya there!

07/23/2024

The Bookeater Reading series is back and we’re excited for this one! Join us on Thursday to hear one of our favorites, Kristen Felicetti, read from her brand new novel, Log Off. It’s the early internet come to life and it’s sure to make you feel the warm and fuzzies about how fun it used to be to go online. We hope to see you!

Photos from Bookeater's post 07/16/2024

Grooves and Games is celebrating the 6 month anniversary of their monthly game and record night-THIS THURSDAY, 7/18. We are teaming up with to beef up our game selection and offer outdoor options! The backyard is ready to go and the forecast looks gorgeous. Both indoor levels of the bookstore will be available spaces to spread out and play games and listen to _ spin records. The cafe will have ice cream specials and all drinks available for purchase. FREE ENTRY/All ages- come get down and play away from 6:30-9:30!!

Cant wait to play some games and groove with you all this week! 🎲🎛️♟️❤️

07/06/2024

Today at 11am! Join us for story time with children’s author Melissa Marshall. She will be reading from her book and handing out coloring sheets to the kids. Hope to see you there.

04/04/2024

The TOTAL solar eclipse is almost here!! Help ready yourself for this once in a lifetime phenomenon by learning more about the history and astrology behind the big event.

🌑On Thursday, April 4th, the bookstore will be staying open from 5-8 to celebrate this momentous astrological moment in time. Host, Teagan West, of .healing.ceremony will be leading an eclipse talk from 6-7. Come out and gather as we share in the magick of this moment, discussing the major themes & ancestral myths of the eclipses. We will talk about the Vedic, western, and mythological interpretations of eclipses through the astrological lens.🌑

✨Shanna Fiorucci, .tarot will also be onsite throughout the night to do personalized tarot readings and offer guidance to help you understand the astrological implications of the eclipse on your own path. Please reach out to her to schedule a reading and learn about her pricing and offerings. Walk-ups available if time permits! ✨

🍃Madam Calloway’s Apothecary, , is a small herbal business by Alexandrea Calloway. Alexandrea is a growing herbalist, who aspires to be a healer of her community. Her aim is to help create a community of individuals who want to live and heal through our divine connection to Earth. Tonight she will be selling herbal teas, blessing/meditation sprays and maybe more! 🍃

We will have beverages and treats for sale in store as well as literature to support more knowledge on the eclipse and the astrology behind it.

03/01/2024

Announcing our March author, poet Gail Hosking.
She will read from her new book, Adieu, on March 14th. An audience Q&A will follow the reading.

✨Come by the bookstore after-hours to experience an intimate night of poetry and community✨.

Doors at 6:30, reading at 7:30. $5 entry includes a glass of wine. Bring a friend or come meet a new one

02/20/2024

Great news! You can now shop for audiobooks at Libro.fm and support your favorite bookstore. (That’s us, right? Right?!)

Libro.fm is an employee-owned Social Purpose Corporation whose goal is to support independent bookstores like ours.

We’ll be eternally grateful if you feel like helping them help us.

01/30/2024

We took January off, but we’re back! Our monthly reading series returns this Thursday, February 1, with our first poet—Tony Leuzzi. Fog Notes is his fourth book of poetry. Doors open at 5:30p, reading at 6:30p. $5 entry fee includes a glass of wine.

01/23/2024

Join us tomorrow night!

Photos from Bookeater's post 01/22/2024

We have the most talented and wonderful customers. Thank you to .c.manning for the beautiful rendering of our cozy cafe on a snowy day. She drew this while sitting at one of our window tables last week. We are blown away. Thank you for bringing so much joy to the shop with your visits and drawings. 📚 ☕️ ❤️

01/01/2024

LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: JUSTIN HUBBELL. In a Word: Trans, Justin’s book, is an incredible introduction to trans issues for anyone interested in elevating their understanding. Not to mention it’s a graphic novel, an underrated art form deserving of your attention. We’re honored to carry this book.

And speaking of graphic novels, Justin recommends Svetlana Chmakova’s book for the pre-teens in your life—Awkward, Brave, Enemies and Crush, specifically.

Don’t sleep on this book or this creator

Photos from Bookeater's post 12/23/2023

Attention last minute shoppers! We’re loaded with great gifts for the people in your life, but we’re closed tomorrow (12/24), so don’t delay any longer. Open 9 - 5 today.

Photos from Bookeater's post 12/09/2023

Look no further—we have just the book you’re looking to pick up for the non-fiction lover in your life. History, music, science, you name it we’ve got it. Don’t wait until the last minute, start your holiday shopping now. Open 9 - 5 Saturday and Sunday.

Photos from Bookeater's post 12/07/2023

The holiday season at Bookeater is about spreading joy and hope to all! Post a picture holding a book or coffee in front of our bookstore tree to be entered to win a gift card to the bookstore and a donation to your charity of choice. Just post your tree picture to your feed or story with the hashtag and ! We will choose one lucky winner on Christmas! Happy holidays and happy reading!
🎄☕️❤️

11/29/2023

Next Wednesday, December 6th, we welcome local author, David Chisholm, to the bookstore for our monthly author series! He will be reading from his new graphic novel, Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound. Come meet this unique and talented writer and stick around for a Q and A and book signing.

Doors at 6:30 and reading starts at 7:30. $5 at the door includes a glass of wine or beverage.

❤️

11/21/2023

Please come out to support local booksellers for small business Saturday! Visit all three locations (.books ) to get a punch card. Get your card punched at all 3 to enter to win a $25 from EACH store.
Keep your business local and help us cultivate a community of readers and book lovers.📚❤️

11/14/2023

Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered!

Thursday- Reading from “The World and Varvara”with K.E. Semmel

Friday- Zine release party with and .press

Saturday- Acoustic concert with ._brendan_._ and Big Roy

SEE YOU SOON!

Photos from Bookeater's post 11/09/2023

We wanted to wait until after Halloween to post this because there’s absolutely nothing scary about these beautiful photos. Thank you to this lovely couple for sharing your beautiful engagement pictures with us. They really make us see our space in an even brighter light. (Photography by .campbell.photography)

Congratulations to the lovely couple, and thank you again for choosing our store for your special day.

08/19/2022

We’re at a loss for words when it comes to describing the incredible mural painted on our wall, so we thought we’d show it to you instead. Just wait until you see it in person!

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836 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY
14620

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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