Bookstore & Gift Shop in Rochester, NY

Queer Reads, Handmade Treasures, and Assorted Enchantments

The Unreliable Narrator is a woman-owned and queer-owned indie bookstore offering literature for all ages, trinkets, toys, tarot cards, zines, stationery, poetry, odds and ends, and a few in-betweens for the off-beat and the reliable alike.

Part book shop, part cabinet of curiosities–find unique gifts, artist-made goods, and possibly your new favorite place here at The Unreliable Narrator in Rochester, New York.

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  • It's like an oddities shop meets books meets whimsy. It's a collection of stickers, books, art prints, and bits and baubles. There's plenty to look through, and you're guaranteed to leave with something.

    Kayln Nichols

  • My favorite bookstore in Rochester! I feel like I am in a fantasy world in here. Every book lover should see this store.

    Vildan

  • The cutest local bookstore in Rochester. The perfect place to visit if you're from out of town, having people visit you, or need to pick up gifts for people you care about.

    Lark Farlee

  • A great bookstore with a great community of people. Extremely queer friendly. I love the stuff in there. One of my fav places in Rochester!!

    Shehan Jayasekera

  • The most amazing little bookstore I’ve ever seen 🥰 The owner was incredibly kind, her shop reflects the love she has for books and community! Will definitely be visiting again to Christmas shop for the family! P.S., they have the coolest stickers in ROC

    Ashley Reeves