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The Twisted Spine

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The Twisted Spine

NYC's First Bookstore for Horror and Dark Literature
Open Every Day at 306 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY

04/09/2026

Massive congrats to Navessa Allen for her #1 spot on the NYT bestsellers list for GAME ON! We loved welcoming Navessa to the shop last week to sign copies of her books.

Signed copies of the Into Darkness trilogy (including the LIGHTS OUT collector’s edition) are available for in-store shopping!

04/08/2026

Extremely limited seats remain for Friday's HEART-THROB SLASHER horror comedy show with Lane Moore🩸🩷

Swipe to check out the new feature on the show in Brooklyn Paper, and secure your spot at the link in bio!

🕰️7 PM, Friday 4/10

04/07/2026

It's new release Tuesday, and we're so excited to dive into the new books on our shelves!

We're open until 8 tonight, with an exclusive early launch of CJ Dotson's gothic haunted house novel THESE FAMILIAR WALLS at 6 PM.

04/06/2026

Our popular Silent Reading Night with Mise en Scènt returns this Thursday, April 9!

Part quiet reading, part community gathering, all cozy. Bring what you’re reading and spend the evening surrounded by candlelight, books, and fellow story lovers.

As always, we’ll be offering happy hour prices on beer & wine and 20% off candles.

🎟️ Free to attend, link in bio to RSVP.

04/04/2026

We're hopping into Easter with these Raspberry White Chocolate Ghostface cookies from Sabrina 🔮✨️🧿 | Gothic Bakery & Events | NYC 🐰

This weekend only, limited quantities available.

04/03/2026

Join us this coming Tuesday, April 7 as we welcome CJ Dotson (THE CUT) to the shop for the first time! We'll be celebrating the release of her latest novel, THESE FAMILIAR WALLS, and you'll be able to grab a copy one week before anyone else! Joining CJ in conversation will be author Clay McLeod Chapman.

A spine-chilling, heart-pounding suburban horror novel (perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher, Cassandra Khaw, and Catriona Ward), THESE FAMILIAR WALLS is a dual-timeline thrill ride of a haunted house story.

🎟️ Reserve your space at the link in bio.

04/02/2026

The Twisted Spine summons all book-loving spirits to the shop to celebrate the start of an incredible week of NYC literary events! 📚🍾

Whether you’re local to the city or visiting for all the bookish fun in April, join us (if you dare) to kick off a week of celebration on Friday 4/17.

Our Twisted Spine Tale-gate will feature a special Horror Lit cocktail menu, games, crafts (create your own haunted book nook!), and more!

Reserve your spot at the link in bio!

03/31/2026

We’re so excited to offer preorders for signed & personalized copies of ‘I KNOW A PLACE: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours’ by Nat Cassidy! Featuring the critically acclaimed novella Rest Stop, along with a number of other original short stories (some which have never been published before), I KNOW A PLACE is a travelogue down twisting side streets and through alleyways where the darkness has eyes…and teeth.

But wait, there’s more! If you’re in NYC on May 5th, you can celebrate with the flesh and bone version of Nat Cassidy at the official I KNOW A PLACE launch party! Nat will be joined in conversation by Rachel Harrison and Clay McLeod Chapman.

🔗 Preorder your copy or reserve your ticket at the links in bio or at twistedspinebooks.com/iknowapalce

03/30/2026

Announcing our April 2026 Events! 📚

Emerge from the darkness of winter and join us for exciting author events, monstrous book clubs, our first Independent Bookstore Day (and Brooklyn Book Crawl), a rousing TALE-gate party, and National Poetry Month!

🔗 Sign ups are live in bio!

03/27/2026

This weekend at The Twisted Spine is full of resdings, signings, magic, and more!

TONIGHT AT 7
We're celebrating the new issue of , PLAY, with an evening of readings and drinks. FREE RSVP!

SATURDAY 3/28
3 PM - Meet author in store as he signs copies of his latest book I WILL KILL YOUR IMAGINARY FRIEND FOR $200. No RSVP required!

8 PM - Our NYC Horror Writers Meetup returns! Come mingle and work on your craft with fellow writers. FREE RSVP!

SUNDAY 3/29
7 PM - SUNDAY SCARIES with .de.sade and returns for an evening of horrific magic, burlesque, and trivia!

03/26/2026

This weekend we’re celebrating the release of the new comedy horror film FORBIDDEN FRUITS with a flash ticket giveaway and limited time cocktail menu! 🍎🍒

We’re giving away 3 pairs of tickets to a special screening at NYC's Lincoln Square this Saturday 3/28 featuring a Q&A with Director Meredith Alloway and Writer Lily Houghton. To enter, follow and and tag a member of your coven in the comments below (2 entries per person). Winners will be contacted by DM Friday at 7 PM.

And starting tomorrow, visit The Twisted Spine and pick your poison with our Apple, Fig, Pumpkin, or Cherry cocktails🍹This weekend only, while supplies last.

Address

306 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
11211

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 11pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Website

http://twistedspinebooks.com/

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