It's been weeks since we opened this site--nine busy, sometimes frustrating weeks. We had expected things to go much faster. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our control, we weren't able to complete the purchase of the existing bookstore we had hoped to buy. We're sorry to disappoint. Plans have been revised, budgets adjusted. Finally, though, we do have clear plans afoot.
We have pinned down a new location, which we will share more about closer to our opening date. We'll get the keys in mid-June and open in July. The landlord is putting in new flooring for us--we got to pick out the colour! We'll be receiving shipments there while we get set up, so even before opening we can start offering local delivery and Canada Post shipping. We are so excited about finally being able to bring books to our local friends!
Your first opportunity to see us in action, though, will be at East Side Pride on Saturday, 24 June. Come visit our booth in Grandview Park (Commercial and Charles), check out a preview selection of featured titles, and meet our guest, author and zinester Josie Boyce. There will be vendors, food, music, performances, queer orgs, rainbows and sparkles, all the things you expect from a great neighbourhood Pride celebration!
Finally, our new and improved website will launch later this week, featuring the thorough database and convenient ordering system provided by BookManager. You'll be able to browse everything we have in stock (including used books and collectibles) AND every book we can order. If you like, place an order to pick up at East Side Pride, and we'll bring it to the booth for you!
We are counting the days, friends. Not much longer now.