Akimbo Bookshop

Akimbo Bookshop We sell new books and publish book reviews. Fans of small presses and international literature.

At a time when small businesses are closing all over the city, many of whom are single location and women-owned, were wa...
01/28/2026

At a time when small businesses are closing all over the city, many of whom are single location and women-owned, were watching folks close their doors in solidarity. It's beautiful and truly meaningful — and it comes at a cost to your neighbors whose shops we cherish.

Keep supporting them whenever and however you can.
With love and solidarity,
R

01/27/2026
One last push / sale this weekend.And then I peace out.
01/23/2026

One last push / sale this weekend.
And then I peace out.

Saw something you liked and waited on it? This is the last weekend and everything's 50% off what it had been originally ...
01/21/2026

Saw something you liked and waited on it? This is the last weekend and everything's 50% off what it had been originally marked.

See you Saturday!

01/12/2026
🚨EVERYTHING MUST GO!🚨
01/07/2026

🚨EVERYTHING MUST GO!🚨

Open briefly today from 11-3! 📚❤️📚❤️
12/22/2025

Open briefly today from 11-3!
📚❤️📚❤️

Gorgeous day in NOTA! Come see us off 📚❤️
12/18/2025

Gorgeous day in NOTA! Come see us off 📚❤️

Wanted to sincerely thank everyone who has been part of this journey (made up of myriad little journeys). With regard to...
12/15/2025

Wanted to sincerely thank everyone who has been part of this journey (made up of myriad little journeys). With regard to Akimbo alone, it was made up of three grand openings / renovations in just four years. And while I love to work hard and dream and plan, BOY that's a lot of work 😊

Thank you to everyone coming in and seeing us off with dignity and warmth. Thank you for the Small Business Saturday crowd and the folks who came through last Saturday. This last week is a crucial final push to wrapping up our year. Every purchase lightens the burden of bills and debts that follow closing up. And mostly, it's a chance to say "see you next time" [at a pop up and around town]!

‼️ Special orders will arrive this week! We will be in touch ❤️📚🫶🏻

Whatever you do, keep supporting small bookstores, libraries, and small presses. Keep vital community spaces alive. Boycott Amazon and big box stores that lobby politicians and make our society one we haven't dreamed together and divide us. Support local authors. And read as much as you can. ❤️

Yes, you can still place a special order if you don't need it by Xmas and if you plan to pick up by mid January!

We will be closed from Dec 22 through Jan 6. We'll open sporadically in January. After, keep your eyes open for liquidat...
12/15/2025

We will be closed from Dec 22 through Jan 6. We'll open sporadically in January. After, keep your eyes open for liquidation sale mid late January.

Open til 4pm today ❄️📚❄️📚❄️
12/14/2025

Open til 4pm today ❄️📚❄️📚❄️

Address

714 University Avenue
Rochester, NY
14607

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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