Gorgeous Bookshops - LGBTQIA+ Edition
Dreamy bookshops specialising in lgbtqia+ stories AND bookshops owned by LGBTQIA+ folk. A global list including online places. π π π ποΈ π
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@damianbarr.bsky.social
@unabridgedbooks.bsky.social
new here, eager to talk about books! πChicago, IL
@reachandteach.bsky.social
Semi-official posts for Reach and Teach - Books, Toys, and Gifts by co-owner Derrick Kikuchi.
@outsidercomics.com
Local queer/trans woman of color owned comic book store in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. We carry all ages comics, local/small press stuff, queer/trans comics, 18+ comics, art from local artists, and more! https://campsite.bio/outsidercomics
@goblinmkt.bsky.social
Chicago's 1st Manga Shop! πProudly Queer-Owned & Arab-Owned Manga β’ Manhwa β’ Danmei β’ Comics β’ Crafts β’ RPGs β’ Games β’ Curiosities (Posts, comments, and bizarre opinions about popular media are by Ryvre/@NikaRiots)
@charliesqueerbooks.bsky.social
Queer books and gag-worthy gifts Seattle, WA charliesqueerbooks.com
@heartleafbooks.bsky.social
πco-op bookshopπ³οΈβπ π―ββοΈworker & consumer-owned πoccupied Narragansett land 374 Atwells Ave Providence RI 02903 heartleafbooks.com
@littleapplebkshop.bsky.social
Indie Bookshop in York. π Selling new books for adults and kids. π Signed books a speciality. π Next to York Minster. π Not quite as old.
@bertsbooks.bsky.social
Swindon based independent bookshop, visit us online or in person! bertsbooks.co.uk - or 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB Email us on bert@bertsbooks.co.uk
@litonfirepia.bsky.social
Woman, Disabled, & LGBTQ+ Owned and Operated independent bookstore in the heart of Central Illinois. π³οΈβπβπβπ³οΈββ§οΈβπ¨βπ¦½ββ‘οΈβ 712 W. Main St. Peoria, IL 61606 https://linktr.ee/Litonfirepia Reducing Environmental Impact | Reconnecting the Community | Reviving Bohemia
@mainstbooksmonroe.bsky.social
A used and new bookstore in Monroe, Washington since 1995. Woman- and LGBTQIA-owned and operated. Store cat. 110 E. Main St. Monroe WA 98272 πππΊ MainStBooksMonroe.com
@wedale-bookshop.bsky.social
Welcoming and inclusive #ScottishBorders independent #bookshop near #Galashiels and #Lauder, #Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπͺπΊπ³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ Open in historic Stow (rhymes with wow!) in the Gala Valley Wed-Sun 10-4.30.β¨ www.wedalebooks.scot https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/Weda
@wolfandwyldbooks.com
Independent online & pop-up bookstore based in Manitou Springs, Colorado | Specializing in LGBTQ+ books πΊβ°οΈπ ππ #bookpunk | Library Lover: search.worldcat.org https://linkpop.com/queer
@utubookstore.bsky.social
A Queer Little Bookstore & Cafe π Queer owned / queer everything π³οΈββ§οΈ MASKS STILL REQUIRED π· T-F 12-8 S-S 11-6 πUte/Goshute/Shoshone land (SL,UT)
@firestorm.coop
Queer feminist collective in Asheville, NC, operating a bookstore co-op & social movement space since 2008 on Tsalagi land. βΆ βΊ β
@bgsqd.bsky.social
The Bureau of General ServicesβQueer Division is an independent, all-volunteer queer bookstore and cultural center hosted by The LGBT Community Center, on the unceded land of the Munsee Lenape, now known as New York City. 208 W. 13th St. Rm. 210, NY, 10011
@leftbankbooks.bsky.social
St. Louis City's Largest Indie Bookstore Founded in 1969 Queer woman owned
@wayfaringbooks.bsky.social
Queer Bookstore in Lansing, MI wayfaringbooksellers.com At the REO Town Marketplace ~ Open: Thurs 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5 New & Used Books
@seatbooks.bsky.social
Inclusive, LGBTQ-owned bookstore, cafe, and community hub in Elk Grove, just south of Sacramento.
@crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social
That queerly friendly neighbourhood bookstore in the community of East Van on unceded and occupied MST land. Offering new and used books, small gifts, and Cozy Chairsβ’ for the queer soul and beloved community since 2023. www.crossandcrows.com
@portalbookshop.bsky.social
Sci-fi, fantasy, & LGBTQIA. Queer resistance. Always trying to help. Portalbookshop@gmail.com Mon-Sat 10-5.30, Sun 11-5:30; 5 Patrick Pool, York, UK
@thecommonpress.bsky.social
π³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπ London's queer intersectional bookshop! A sanctuary for storytelling, queer literature & culture. - We are open Tues - Sun 11 am - 6.30 pm | Events 7 pm-late 118 Bethnal Green Rd, Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom E2 6DG commonpress.co.uk
@housmansbookshop.bsky.social
Radical booksellers since 1945. Monday to Saturday 11am to 6.30pm. Sunday 12pm to 6pm. Order online at: http://housmans.com/shop
@roomofonesownbooks.bsky.social
Your queer and trans owned feminist bookstore in Teejop. We ship everywhere in the US.
@toqs.bsky.social
We are an LGBTQIA+ Bookstore based in Plymouth, UK. We currently only ship within the UK. our website: toqs.co.uk our linktree: linktr.ee/toqs
@panedoge.bsky.social
Siop Llyfrau LHDTC+ arlein ac yn The Queer Emporium | LGBTQIA+ bookshop based online and The Queer Emporium
@lighthousebks.bsky.social
Queer-owned and woman-led independent community bookshop. π³οΈβπ An unapologetically activist, intersectional, feminist, antiracist, lgbtq+ community space. Find us at https://lighthousebookshop.com/
@proud-geek.co.uk
A queer independent online book shop based in the UK, specialising in LGBT+ graphic novels, books, and manga. π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπβπ»@proudgeekstore elsewhere. https://www.proud-geek.co.uk/
@damianbarr.bsky.social
Writer & broadcaster. π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π ποΈπ π πΊ π» πͺ΄ π π₯ He/Him π The Two Roberts is my new novel (Sept 2025). Iβm also curating a show about them for Charleston. π Maggie & Me. π You Will Be Safe Here. πΊ Big Scottish Book Club on BBC iPlayer. PhD, FRSL, FRSE.