Where Stories and People Meet

Happenstance Bookshop is a place where people and books meet by chance but connect with intention.

Happenstance Bookshop will be more than just a bookstore; it’s a place designed to be the heart of a vibrant, inclusive community where creativity and connection come together. We want to create a cozy, inclusive space where the warmth of human connection and the magic of stories live side by side.

An open book with its pages delicately folded into the shape of a heart, resting on top of another closed book, against a soft, dark background.

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Our Story: Building a Community for Book Lovers

Happenstance Bookshop is rooted in the belief that every story deserves a place to shine and every person deserves a cozy corner to feel at home. Our vision goes beyond selling books—we’re creating a space for discovery, connection, and celebration.

From pop-ups to online engagement, we’re bringing our shop to life one event and one story at a time. Right now, you can support us by sharing our journey on social media or shopping through our affiliate partnership with Bookshop.org. Every click and share helps us get closer to our dream of a brick-and-mortar store.

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✨ Book Rec Alert! ✨ @lovebkjoy asked for book recs with fierce leads, plot twists, and a touch of morally gray spice, and here’s the lineup: 📖 Vicious by V.E. Schwab – College experiments gone wrong = frenemies turned arch-nemeses. Who
Let’s talk about NC’s Battle of the Books! 🏆📚 It’s not just a competition; it’s a love letter to storytelling & teamwork. I shared my favorite memories of BoB in my latest blog post. 📝✨ Want to learn more (and support
✨ Say hello to our very first curated collection for @blythebooks_pgh !✨ This is just the beginning—we’re planning to make this a regular thing. Want to know when the next collection drops? Want to be next? Follow us to find out how to
✨ New year, new chapter, and a dream that’s finally coming true: 2025 is the year we officially launch Happenstance Bookshop! From curated reads to connecting with you at pop-ups, we’re building a bookish community where stories meet and

From the Happenstance Blog