The Noir Bookshop

We’re on a new assignment. This time, it’s personal. We hear
P.GREY is on a HOMING mission. Estimated arrival? SPRING 26.
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We took a day trip to Washington, MO, where we visited : one of the best and unique bookstores in the Midwest!

Just an hour outside of St. Louis, Washington is a small town with a storybook feel, and great views of the Missouri River. Neighborhood Reads is situated inside a cute home, with rooms of books, gifts, stationery, JELLYCAT, and anything book lovers crave.

We grabbed the Strutton Pigeon, some stickers, and a copy of the newly released “Judy Blume: A Life,” by Mark Oppenheimer.
And we couldn’t leave without adding a few copies of “Cannon’s Crash Course,” by Mon Trice, a beloved featured title courtesy of to Benji’s Bookhouse free library.

is coming up in April, so be sure to add Neighborhood Reads to your bookstore crawl list!

Action St. Louis and ArchCity Defenders are two leading justice organizations in St. Louis, MO.

On the weekend of 2/27 and 2/28 they will be opening the doors to the Northside Movement
Center! It is more than just a building, more than just a hub – it’s a commitment to community
care, to continued holistic advocacy and a tangible investment in the Northside.

Let’s support this
communal vision by attending the Ribbon Cutting on Friday, February 27th at 3:30pm and stick around to your the space.

Saturday, there will be a fundraising luncheon to help support and sustain the space. Together, let's build--a home for movement.

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The Northside Movement Center is located in the North Pointe neighborhood, amid a rich culture and history of Black life, movement and resilience.

The photos chosen here are from the archives of SLPL, along with the JVL Neighborhood association. This Black History Month, we recognize the NMC as a beacon and example of Afrofuturism. NOIR is honored to witness this historic occasion.

Rest in peace to the incomparable Rev. Jesse Jackson. The first photo in this carousel was taken by STL native and photographer Mr. James Carrington. Carrington traveled to Atlanta for Dr. King's funeral and burial in 1968.

The photo is part of the James Carrington collection at the archives. The photo evokes emotion of being part of history, even if this particular photograph did not make it to print. Rev. Jackson was arn in arm with Dr. King, even until his final voyage.

The final photo is of Mr. Carrington himself, with his granddaughter. All images credit to Missouri History Library.

If you're subscribed to the newsletter, check your email! Notes From The Book Lady's desk, a blog--available now on the site. The NEW NOIR is here.

To all Creatives out there: don't forget the books!

BUY BOOKS, FEED PEOPLE!
We wanna see people fed. We wanna world touched by books. Help NOIR fight food insecurity in St. Louis!!!! Buy any book on BOOKSHOP DOT ORG, and we will donate every dollar to some TRUSTED orgs here in STL aiding in feeding in our city. Get involved at the linktree in our bio.

Thank you, Assata. ✊🏾

You can now find signed copies of MAKE A ZINE by Joe Biel, with a foreword by at ! Special thanks to our friends at Betty's Books for hosting a Zine make and swap on the eve of their grand opening of their new store location! Go check out the beautiful new space, have a cookie, buy some zines and comics and get inspired!

MAKE A ZINE, 5th edition with a foreword by Ymani Wince, is now available exclusively at NOIR! Grab your copy signed by Ymani, and become inspired to start your own diy publishing venture. Visit the site and grab your copy!

In response to the devastating tornado that impacted St. Louis, Noir Print Co. is launching a community archiving and storytelling project to help preserve the memories, images, and voices of this moment.

We’re inviting residents to share:
📸 Photos
📝 Stories and memories
📄 Flyers and community documents

Submissions will be preserved, printed, and shared through zines, posters, and public storytelling projects. 100% of proceeds from related sales will go back into the community.

💾 Upload your story or image to our website
📧 Or email: [email protected]

This is memory work. This is resistance.
Let’s document and defend our communities — in our own words.