Black Rock Books

06/06/2026

Happy Pride! This June we're donating $1 from the sale of each BRB Pride to the Bridgeport Pride Center.

The Bridgeport Pride Center serves as a vital hub for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies through its comprehensive support services, diverse programming, and extensive resources.

It's essential that we show up for the LGBTQIA+ community and push back against hateful rhetoric and very real threats being made towards equal rights. We refuse to lose the ground so many have fought for. To our LGBTQIA+ bookworms: we love you, we see you, and we are here for you.

05/29/2026

One of our very own Tuesday night poets, Ed Ahern, has a new chapbook, Peculiar Perspectives, out today! Copies will be available for purchase at our next poetry night, Tuesday, June 9th. If you can't join us, you can also order your copy through Bookshop.org.

"These twenty-four short poems are personal rather than political, reflective rather than polemic-quiet observations shaped by a life that has been, at times, unruly, uneven, and richly human. They invite the reader not to debate or defend, but simply to recognize: to nod in wry agreement at the small absurdities, contradictions, and tender ironies that fill our everyday lives."

https://bookshop.org/p/books/peculiar-perspectives-life-viewed-through-a-mellow-side-eye-ed-ahern/0240be935c7a6de1?ean=9781962374897&next=t

Life Viewed Through a Mellow Side-eye

05/22/2026

Here's what's coming up at Black Rock Books in June:

🎨 Local artist Lauren Smith of Flourish + Fern leads her popular Book Art Workshop, combining collage and mixed media play for book art making.

✍️ Poetry night is on the second Tuesday of the month, featuring our beloved local poet community.

📣 Join us for a night of storytelling to benefit The REACH Fund of CT. This month’s theme is “shout your abortion”, first-person stories from people who have had abortions, provided abortions, and supported people through abortions. Story sign-ups available night of.

🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride Month by joining our Q***r Voices Book Club! Our booksellers are reading The Lilac People by Milo Todd, now out in paperback. Open to all, book purchase is your ticket to attend.

🎨 Join us for an artist reception to celebrate local artist, Lilah Heyman, whose paintings are on view in her solo show, “Dreaming of Spring”, through the end of June.

05/14/2026

Actual footage of a small business owner scrolling through Instagram and realizing, "oh, I have work to do." 😂

So if I haven't mentioned it recently (or ever), our website is where you can find upcoming events, place special orders, or even pre-order upcoming titles (like 's upcoming release 😘). You can also browse our in-store selection and purchase a book for shipping or pick up.

Thanks for the nudge, !

05/07/2026

Join us tonight for a "story slam" to benefit our friends at Mercy Learning Center. Stop by to learn more about their work, and hear true stories from our community members. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/03/2026

Can you believe this was just a week ago?! Another Independent Bookstore Day & CT Book Trail weekend in the book. 📚🥳 Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made it such a fun, festive weekend!

Don't forget, you can get your CT Book Trail passport stamped through Labor Day. The slow and steady crawl is just beginning, and there's shops throughout CT to explore.

04/30/2026

Here's what's coming up at Black Rock Books in May:

🎨 Local artist Lauren Smith of Flourish + Fern returns to lead her popular Book Art Workshop, combining collage and mixed media play for book art making.

📣 Join us for a Story Slam to benefit Mercy Learning Center. This month’s theme is first-person stories about motherhood, in all its forms. Sign-ups available night of.

✍️ Poetry night is on the second Tuesday of the month, featuring our beloved local poet community.

✨ Bookworms Night Out is back for more book bedazzling! Ticket includes materials, BYO book or purchase in store. No experience necessary.

📗 We’re celebrating local author Lizzy Rockwell’s newest book for children with a Book Launch Party. All are welcome, books will be available for sale.

04/08/2026

We're counting down to one of our favorite days of the year: Independent Bookstore Day! We'll be celebrating on Saturday, April 25th, with free family activities, fun raffles and giveaways, and kicking off the CT Book Trail. Stop in to join the party and celebrate what makes indie bookstores so special. 🥳📚

03/23/2026

Here's what's coming up at Black Rock Books in April:

🎨 Local artist Lauren Smith of Flourish + Fern combines collage and mixed media play for book art making.

🟣 Join us to experience the magic of healing through sound frequency with reiki master and sound practitioner Tina, The Graceful Warrior.

✍️ Poetry night is on the second Tuesday of the month, featuring our beloved local poet community.

💌 We’re discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans and learning the art of letter writing in a creative workshop led by Meg. Supplies included.

🎉 Time to celebrate, Independent Bookstore Day is here! Join us on the last Saturday of April for free family activities, giveaways, and a festive shopping experience.

03/21/2026

What a wonderful night hosting community to celebrate the closing reception of The Space In Between, original paintings on view by local artist and emerging talent, 🎨🧑‍🎨

You can catch the final days of Alexa's show, up through the end of March. Original pieces, prints, and bookmarks for sale at BRB.