Akimbo Bookshop

Cute bookshop! All the shelves have wheels attached so the space can be cleared for events. There is also a nice area of coffee tables that I didn’t capture in the pics. A lot of feminist literature.

This bookshop is such an incredible community resource. With author talks, community events, and just plain great literature, this place is well worth a visit. I’ve met so many friends/collaborators at the book talks and signings I’ve been to. Plus, Rachel does a great job curating the book selection, and if they don’t have exactly what you’re looking for, they can easily order it for you! One of the best local grassroots organizations I know of. Support support support.

This bookstore is such a gem! Whenever I travel I try to visit local bookstores and i’m so glad I got the chance to purchase a couple of books here including a collection of poetry from a Deaf poet that I had been looking for and the second installment of a series I love. I didn’t catch the name of the person working there today but they were so kind & welcoming which really made my last day visiting Rochester for the first time that much worth it! 🙂

Akimbo is a Rochester gem...Rachel has curated and stewarded a beautiful reading experience that is rooted in justice. This bookstore and its owner walk the walk boldly! From what is on the shelf to the events that they host and co-sponsor, Akimbo books is dedicated to making change, uplifting voices and championing equity in Rochester. I do social justice work, we get all of our books and learning materials from Rachel at Akimbo Books. Highly recommend getting to know Rachel at pop-up events or at the store!

Our initiative helps improve health outcomes for children and their families. Over the summer, we developed a family book club and chose to read, What Happened To You (Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing) by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey. It was important to our organization to make a partnership with a seller whose mission and vision are similar to ours. It was a no-brainer then to order our books for our families and facilitators through Akimbo Books. It was easy, fast, and Rachel was the most welcoming and even helped load the books into a team member's vehicle. Thanks, Akimbo!

Go to this bookshop if you want to find something unique, inspiring, and influential to add to your bookshelf. The collection is so well-curated (especially the translated works) and it was through this shop that I’ve found some of my favorite books and authors.

Seriously the best bookstore in Rochester (and we have some great ones!). They carry harder to find stuff from small presses, works in translations, basically all your favorite books you just didn’t know about yet. We are so lucky to have such a great selection here! Rivals stores in bigger cities like NYC. Also love that they care about their community and support good causes.