The Crimson Quill

06/02/2026

We are hiring a part time bookseller!

We need someone able to work Saturdays 10:45-6:15, every other Sunday 11:45-4:15, and Thursdays 10:45-3.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Starts at $22.83 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
ACL access to free audiobooks through Libro.fm
Paid sick time (not capped)
Paid vacation time (40hr/yr for part time)

Bookseller Job Description
The Booksellers are the first point of contact for customers at the Unreliable Narrator and provide a friendly, respectful, and helpful environment. This role involves assisting customers with book selections, maintaining store organization, handling sales transactions, and supporting general retail operations. We are actively looking for folks who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

For the complete job description, requirements and information on how to apply visit
unreliablebooks.com/jobs

04/25/2026

HAPPY INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!!! 🖤📚✨

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below (on Facebook or Instagram) for a chance to win a FREE curated “book with a cursed date” 👀🕯️ plus some spooky goodies! I’ve extended entries through tomorrow, and a winner will be drawn at 9:30 PM on Sunday, April 26 ⏳🎉

Even if you’re not able to make a purchase, showing love to your local indie bookstores means everything 🖤 Skip Amazon when you can and support small!

If you do want to support The Crimson Quill 🔮, you can shop here: https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill

You’ll get FREE shipping today and tomorrow 🚚✨ and you can order any book, even if it’s not currently featured on my page! 📖🕸️

In honor of Independent Bookstore Day on April 25…
The Crimson Quill is hosting a giveaway 🕯️

Even though we don’t have a physical storefront yet, we’re still celebrating as a future member of this community 🖤

✨ A Date with a Cursed Book ✨
(A blind date with a book… but darker)

One winner will receive a mystery horror book curated just for them, wrapped and sealed with a few extra spooky surprises.

⬇️ How to enter:
• Follow
• Like this post
• Comment your favorite type of horror (ghosts, gothic, psychological, etc. - be as specific as you’d like 👀)
• Tag 1–2 friends

🩸 Want 3 extra entries?
Purchase ANY book from my Bookshop and DM me what you got:
https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill (➡️ link in bio)

(Each book = +3 entries)

🕯️ Details:
• US only
• 18+
• Winner announced April 25 at 9:30 PM EST

Your “cursed date” will include a hand picked book and a few small extras, all wrapped up and sent your way.

Good luck 🖤

04/13/2026

In honor of Independent Bookstore Day on April 25…
The Crimson Quill is hosting a giveaway 🕯️

Even though we don’t have a physical storefront yet, we’re still celebrating as a future member of this community 🖤

✨ A Date with a Cursed Book ✨
(A blind date with a book… but darker)

One winner will receive a mystery horror book curated just for them, wrapped and sealed with a few extra spooky surprises.

⬇️ How to enter:
• Follow
• Like this post
• Comment your favorite type of horror (ghosts, gothic, psychological, etc. - be as specific as you’d like 👀)
• Tag 1–2 friends

🩸 Want 3 extra entries?
Purchase ANY book from my Bookshop and DM me what you got:
https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill (➡️ link in bio)

(Each book = +3 entries)

🕯️ Details:
• US only
• 18+
• Winner announced April 25 at 9:30 PM EST

Your “cursed date” will include a hand picked book and a few small extras, all wrapped up and sent your way.

Good luck 🖤

03/24/2026

If you love your horror weird, gory, and unforgettable… this one’s for you 🩸🦇

Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng is featured on my “Gory & Disturbing” list and is available now through my Bookshop link below.

You can also search for ANY book through my shop link and The Crimson Quill will get credit, no matter the genre 🖤

Every purchase helps support The Crimson Quill as I work toward opening the storefront.

Also, stay tuned… I may have some exciting updates to share soon 👀

03/09/2026

Something exciting may be coming soon for The Crimson Quill… stay tuned. 🕯️👀

In the meantime, a brand new curated list has appeared in the shop: Local Nightmares: Horror from Rochester & New York!

This collection features chilling reads from horror authors with ties to Rochester and New York State, including Rachel Harrison ( ), John Langan ( ) , and Zachary Finn ( )! 🩸📚

Looking for your next spooky read while also supporting horror authors and a forthcoming independent horror bookstore in Rochester? This list is a great place to start!

Browse the list here and discover your next nightmare… 👻
https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill — (link in bio)

What are some of your favorite horror books written by New York authors? 🕯️

03/04/2026

I’d like to say I’m surprised by how many copies of this book sold through The Crimson Quill online shop last month, but since reading it myself… I completely understand why.

We Used to Live Here was the most purchased book from our shop in February, and it’s one of those stories that gets under your skin in the best way.

Grab your copy through The Crimson Quill online shop and help support an indie bookstore in the making 🖤
(Link in bio)

If you’ve read this one already, what were your thoughts?

bookshop

02/16/2026

NEW LIST just dropped: Books to Read With the Lights On

If you like horror that genuinely unsettles, this one’s for you. 🩸🔪🦇

Browse the list:
https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill

02/11/2026

I wanted to take a moment to properly introduce myself! 🖤🦇✨

I’m Kenna, the person behind The Crimson Quill. Books, art, and darker stories have been a huge part of my life for a long time, and opening this bookstore is something I’ve dreamed about for years.

I’m really glad you’re here and following along while I build this little dream. Follow along for updates! 🩸

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

Bookshop 👉👉👉 https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill

Kicking things off with 5 essential gothic horror reads! Dark houses, decay, grief, strange presences, and the kind of atmosphere that sits HEAVY in your chest.

If you’ve read any of these, which one was your favorite? And if not, what’s a gothic horror book you think everyone should read?