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09/06/2026
STAY.
On Thursday, September 10, we’re welcoming poet Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah to NEFER for ABIDE: An Evening of Poetry and Conversation.
Sorry I Missed Your Call, I Was Trying to Kill Myself is an unflinching, tender, deeply human collection about mental health, race, identity, self-love, and what happens when the strength everybody expects from you starts to crack.
📅 September 10 | 7–9 PM
📍 NEFER Bookcafé, Bronx
🎟️ RSVP in bio
09/04/2026
A First Day Around the World
What if the first day of school could feel like a trip around the world?
Our September Book for Radiant Rebels, First Day Around the World, follows children across different countries as they begin a new school year—reminding us that even across languages, cultures, and time zones, the first-day feelings are wonderfully familiar.
This month, we’re especially excited to continuing partnering with Jazy of vement to celebrate curiosity, connection, and the big, wide world our little readers are growing into.
Stop by NEFER to pick up your copy, stay for the read aloud, and take the journey with us.
09/03/2026
Okay, so The Ecstatic by Victor LaValle and Yasiin Bey’s The Ecstatic are connected—and honestly, that makes so much sense.
The book came first. It follows a young Black man navigating mental illness, family, and what it feels like when the world decides you’re “too much” or just doesn’t understand you. Yasiin Bey took that same title and turned it into an album about being outside the box, being misunderstood, and maybe seeing something other people don’t see yet.
And the album cover? That’s a still from Killer of Sheep, which makes the whole thing even deeper.
Different art. Different stories. Same question: what if the people we call strange, difficult, or “crazy” are just experiencing the world in ways we haven’t learned to understand yet? What if the strange, the difficult, the misunderstood, and the radical are not failures—but visionaries?
That’s The Ecstatic.
Get the book at NEFER Bookcafe or shop online via the Bookshop link in our bio.
09/01/2026
Let's STAY.
NEFER Bookcafé
694 E. 241st Street, Bronx, NY
Thursday, September 10
7–9 PM
🎟️ RSVP via the link in bio.
08/27/2026
my soul knows right well.
there are some nights you can’t explain afterward.
you can only remember how the room felt. what your soul felt.
The Lover’s Offering with Purpose’s Pen ._ was one of those nights.
08/26/2026
Everybody has that song.
The one you play when you’re not necessarily trying to feel better—you just want something to sit beside you while you feel what you feel.
That’s part of what I love about ABIDE and our upcoming poetry reading.
Poetry can do the same thing. It gives us somewhere to dwell. Somewhere to put the feelings. Somewhere to be witnessed without having to explain everything.
On September 10, poet Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah joins us at NEFER to read from Sorry I Missed Your Call, I Was Trying to Kill Myself—a tender, unflinching collection about mental health, identity, grief, self-love, and finding our way from survival toward softness.
📍 NEFER Bookcafé
694 E. 241st Street, Bronx, NY
🗓 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 7–9 PM
🎟️ RSVP via the link in bio.
In honor of our upcoming evening with Ewurakua, here are a few songs I return to when I need music to sit beside me:
“Doomed” — Moses Sumney
“Condolence” — Benjamin Clementine
"Just Like a Woman” — Nina Simone
08/24/2026
Meet , created by Tien! Lemon-lime soda, a little simple syrup, lemonade—and then the WOW, WOW, WOW: our bergamot & jasmine espresso.
Summer said be refreshing. We said okay, but plot twist, baby! We've masterfully combined a refreshing citrusy soda, with a classic refreshing lemonade then popped up with a coffee twist!
Come try it! It's only on our summer menu, so don't play yourself.
08/20/2026
Sidewalk Sale is going down! It’s amazing being with our people talking books and all the things! Art, books, and merch—the good good stuff!
Pull up!
08/17/2026
Creamy. Golden. And all about the technique!
Our Golden Hour hits different because we’re not just dropping espresso into a cup. We froth our caramel espresso into your milk of choice, creating a whole new depth of flavor in every creamy sip.
Technique, baby. Don't sweat it.
08/14/2026
Tien is choosing!
His pick from The Beautiful Black Hair Show Art Sale is giving PUT IT ON THE WALL. PUT IT IN THE COLLECTION.
The pieces are handmade. With care. With skill. With the kind of creativity you cannot mass produce.
And let us be very clear: Kephera’s The Beautiful Black Hair Show is EXCLUSIVE to NEFER. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You won’t find these pieces anywhere. This is the art sale. This is the moment.
What you getting?!
Come through to NEFER and shop The Beautiful Black Hair Show Art Sale before your favorite piece finds its forever home with somebody else!
08/14/2026
It's giving the incense and oil table right off the train; it's giving fruit stand; it's giving Canal!
Y’all, is it even summer if you don’t pop out with a good ol’ street sale with some good music and summer drinks?
FROM AUGUST 17–28, NEFER is taking it OUTSIDE.
Books. Art. Merch. ALL ON SALE.
Come dig through the stacks. Find something you weren’t looking for. Grab that book you’ve been eyeing. Take home some art. Leave with a little NEFER something-something.
📍 NEFER Bookcafe
📅 August 17–28
All sales final - no refunds or exchanges
While supplies last
Come get you something.
08/13/2026
It has felt like “Dear Summer.” It has felt like failure. It has meant recharge and resentment. What’s it for you?
The Lover’s Offering is Nya B. | Purpose’s Pen ✍🏽 homecoming in many ways.
Arrive with us.
The Lover’s Offering
NEFER Bookcafe
August 22 @ 7p
Tickets in bio
08/12/2026
On Thursday, September 10, we’re welcoming poet Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah to NEFER for ABIDE: An Evening of Poetry, Conversation & Becoming.
Sorry I Missed Your Call, I Was Trying to Kill Myself is an unflinching, tender, deeply human collection about mental health, race, identity, self-love, and what happens when the strength everybody expects from you starts to crack.
Join us for an intimate evening of poetry, conversation, reflection, audience Q&A, and a book signing with Ewurakua.
NEFER Bookcafé
694 E. 241st Street, Bronx, NY
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 7–9 PM
RSVP via the link in bio.
From survival to softness.
From isolation to being held.
From carrying it all alone to finally saying, actually…this is heavy.
ABIDE is an invitation to stay.
To stay with ourselves.
To witness each other.
To sit with the things we usually rush past.
To dwell. To endure. To accompany.
To remember that sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for another person is simply stay.
08/10/2026
If you were at The Crown Affair, you already know what happens when Purpose's Pen gets the mic.
People laughed out loud. Uh-hummed. Clapped and snapped. And a few some bodies definitely yelled, "I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT!”
We heard you when you wanted more. We wanted more too.
So here it is: The Lover’s Offering—a full evening with Purpose’s Pen, sharing poetry, live music, truth, tenderness, and all the feelings.
NEFER Bookcafé
August 22, 2026 at 7:00P
Tickets via Eventbrite — Link in bio
Come ready to feel something. Deep.
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694 E 241st Street
The Bronx, NY
10470
To reach your destination at E 241st Street in New York, you have a couple of options for public transport and driving.
**Public Transport:**
1. **Subway:** Take the 2 train towards Wakefield-241st Street. Get off at the last stop, which is also Wakefield-241st Street. From there, it's a short walk east to E 241st Street.
2. **Bus:** You can take the Bx30 or Bx34 bus routes that run along White Plains Road. Get off at the nearest stop to E 241st Street and walk a few blocks east.
**Driving/Parking:**
1. If you're driving, take the Bronx River Parkway or I-95 to get to East 241st Street.
2. There may be street parking available in the area, but be sure to check for any parking restrictions or meters.
3. Alternatively, you can look for nearby parking garages if street parking is limited.
Make sure to plan your trip according to traffic conditions or public transport schedules!
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| Saturday |
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Nefer Bookcafé on E 241st Street is a vibrant haven for coffee lovers and book enthusiasts alike. This unique space combines the warmth of a cozy coffee bar with the intellectual stimulation of a bookstore, creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages exploration and conversation.
The café is home to a community of liberated minds and critical thinkers who are passionate about nurturing identity, joy, and purpose through literature. Visitors can indulge in delicious coffees and teas while immersing themselves in thought-provoking reads or engaging in meaningful discussions with fellow patrons.
One of the standout features of Nefer Bookcafé is its commitment to discovery. The café showcases beautiful art pieces, such as intricate string art from Kumasi, Ghana, adding an artistic flair to the environment that inspires curiosity and creativity.
Whether you're looking for a quiet corner to read or a lively spot to connect with others, Nefer Bookcafé offers an enriching experience that celebrates individuality and community spirit. It's more than just a coffee shop; it's a place where every visitor can feel seen, valued, and inspired.
