A place just for you

After growing up in Melbourne, we feel that there is a lack of affirming and inclusive places where you feel free to stay a while. 85% of people we surveyed feel the same way.

Let's change that. Together.

Welcome to Moonstruck Market

Co-created by wives Connor and August, Moonstruck Market is a new and used bookshop with the mission of promoting social literacy through books, local art, and togetherness.

We'll have plenty of comfortable seating so you can stay and get some work done, hang out with friends, or catch up on your reading. We hope to have some pastries and other goodies for you, too!

It will be inclusive and affirming of your values: that everyone deserves to safely be themselves.

We hope to open in the Eau Gallie Arts District by the end of the year.

About Connor and August

Both Connor and August work in the Eau Gallie Arts District and have a deep understanding of the people who frequent it and what it needs. As avid readers, they also personally understand the book community and what they want to see in a bookstore.

As a poet and self-published author of queer romance, Connor has a passion for the written word which drives her goal of promoting literacy and togetherness through books.

August is a hairstylist with a largely queer and Trans clientele, so they are working with the LGBTQIA+ community every day, connecting with them and hearing their thoughts and needs, driving August and Connor to provide a safe and affirming community space.

What we need

To start strong, we will need approximately $50,000. This will go towards:

• Trademark and licensing: $1000
• Lease deposits: $6000
• Interior updates (furniture, paint, fixtures): $5000
• Merchandise: $5000
• Tech (POS system, inventory system, security cameras): $1000
• Extras (signage, drink fridge, etc): $1600
• 4 months of operating expenses: $25,000

Our first fundraising goal is $10,000, which will help us secure the space and pay the rental fees!

Community impact

Across everyone we surveyed, you all agreed:

There are simply not enough places to be yourself in Brevard, not enough places that feel welcoming enough to stay a while, not enough "third places". A third place is where people can connect with others outside of home and work.

Currently, our area in Central and South Brevard lacks independent new & used bookstores and sober community spaces where all can feel welcome. When Moonstruck Market opens its doors, we will give a third place to a community that feels they have nowhere to go.

Other ways to support

If now isn't the best time for you to give, that is no problemo! We'd love it if you could share this project, tell your friends, and help us get the word out about our plan and the help we need to make it a reality.

Thank you for your support, Brevard! We're so excited to meet you.