Pop-ups

Find your next favorite read at one our bookstore pop-ups! We carry titles in the fantasy, thriller, horror, and dark romance genres/subgenres. We offer new books, including some signed or limited editions, and used books as well! 

Outside of books, you'll also find other fun bookish merch such as candles, bookmarks, glassware/mugs, stickers, art prints, clothing, tote bags, and plushies! All of our cool bookish goodies are created by other small businesses - so when you support us, you're also supporting them! We currently carry merch from 15 other small businesses we love! 

Our favorite thing we offer at every pop-up is our "build-your-own blind date books & boxes." Each blind date comes with your choice of the following: a wrapped blind date book, annotation tab sheet, specialty bookmark, regular bookmark, and 2 stickers! Upgrade to a book box to add a cup, candle, additional bookmark, and 2 more stickers! 

We change around inventory for each pop-up so come on out and see what we are currently offering! 

Upcoming ~

Sat 10/3 1p-5p: Spooky Bookstore pop-up at Hops on the Hill, Glastonbury CT

Sat 10/10 11a-7p: Halloween Market at Witch Bitch Thrift, New Haven CT

Sun 10/25 11a-4pm: Spooky Book Fair at Market Street Creatives, Torrington CT (Tickets are required for this event)

Sat 10/31 8a-3pm: Halloween Bookstore Pop-up at Not a Phase Cafe, Newington CT

Fri 11/27 Time TBD: Black Friday Pop-up at Not a Phase Cafe, Newington CT

Sun 11/29 12p-5pm: Holiday Bazaar at Eli Cannon's Brewing Collective, Middletown CT

*All events are subject to change. Please check back for most up to date information.

Click here to also check out our upcoming bookish events!

Past ~

Pumpkintown Opening Day Pop-up!

Enjoy walking through the pumpkin village, going for a hayride, and grab a new book!

Saturday September 19, 2026

10am-2pm

Paul's and Sandy's Too

93 East High St, East Hampton CT

Not a Phase 1st Anniversary Market

Come celebrate our friends' 1st anniversary with a market party!

Saturday September 12, 2026

10am-4pm

Municipal lot located behind 

Not a Phase Cafe

1100 Main St, Newington CT

Middletown First Friday Pop-up!

Shop over 40 vendors and enjoy live music!

Friday September 4, 2026

5pm-8pm

195 Main St, Middletown CT

Christmas in July - Big Bookish Sale!

HO HO HO your bookish Santa is here! Shop up to 50% off all items and 30% off new books! 

Saturday July 25, 2026

8am-5pm

Not a Phase Cafe

1100 Main St, Newington CT

Extravaganza Weekend Pop-up!

Start your day with a coffee & book and end it with fireworks!

Saturday July 18, 2026

Sunday July 19, 2026

8am-4pm

Not a Phase Cafe

1100 Main St, Newington CT

Pratt Street Sunday Market

Local produce, fresh bread, and new books!

Sunday June 14, 2026

11am-3pm

Pratt St, Hartford CT

Bookstore Pop-up!

New books & good coffee await you!

Saturday June 13, 2026

8am-5pm

Not a Phase Cafe

1100 Main St, Newington CT

Pratt Street Night Market

Enjoy a night out with a variety of vendors!

Friday June 12, 2026

5pm-9pm

Pratt St, Hartford CT

Middletown First Friday Pop-up!

Shop over 40 vendors and enjoy live music!

Friday June 5, 2026

5pm-8pm

195 Main St, Middletown CT

Fleet Street on Pratt Street

A Sweeney Todd Themed Night in honor of Hartford Stage's upcoming production!

Friday May 29, 2026

5pm-9pm

Pratt St, Hartford CT

Bookstore Pop-up!

Come grab a book & a new bestie too!

Saturday May 24, 2026

1pm-5pm

Hops on the Hill Brewery

275 Dug Rd, South Glastonbury CT

Bookstore Pop-up!

Stop by for some good food and a new read!

Saturday May 16, 2026

10am-8pm

GastroPark

637 New Park Ave, West Hartford CT

Mother's Day Market

Treat the mom in your life to a new book!!

Saturday May 9, 2026

11am-4pm

Pratt St, Hartford CT

RaonJena Vendor Market

Come grab a coffee and a book!!

Saturday April 25, 2026

10am-3pm

RaonJena Coffee

39 New London Tpke, Glastonbury CT

Plants & Pages Artisan Market!

Shop books & plants with a variety of vendors!!

Friday April 10, 2026

630pm-930pm

Elicit Brewing Co.

165 Adams St, Manchester, CT

Books & Brews Pop-up!

Shop blind date books & have a beer with us!

Saturday March 7, 2026

1pm-4pm

Witchdoctor Brewing Co.

168 Center St, Southington CT

Valentine's Day Pop-up shop!

Come grab something for the Boo in your life!

Sunday February 8, 2026

8am-2pm

Not a Phase Cafe

1100 Main St, Newington CT

Holiday Pop-up!

OUR FIRST EVENT!

Join us for holiday shopping!

Saturday December 13, 2025

8am-2pm

Not a Phase Cafe

1100 Main St, Newington CT