Easter time is just about upon us again, and it wouldn't be the same without a Creme Egg or ten, right?
16.03.2023 - 00:09 / dopesontheroad.com
My dream is to be told, “we could go to a bookstore, I’ll watch you browse for six or seven hours,” like Dean says to Rory on Gilmore Girls. Just pretend they’re a queer couple. Bookstores are truly my happy place. The endless possibilities of worlds to explore in your next read along with the inviting booksellers and smell of books (who doesn’t love the smell of books?).
When people ask my favorite genres, I currently say fantasy and new adult, but my one addition is always, “I’ll read anything if it’s queer.” Which is why I love stumbling upon an LGBT bookshop wherever I can. Our 20 LGBT+ Young Adult Books to Look Forward to article details my reason for loving queer books, and gives you some good recs. Nowadays, I often see LGBT+ shelves or sections , which is fantastic.
But bookstores that put LGBTQ+ content at the center of their shop’s focus feel like a welcome home hug. With a hopefully growing list of gay bookstores around the world, here are some of our favorites. Gay’s The Word (London, UK) Located in London, UK, Gay’s The Word is one of the best queer bookstores I know of. It’s historical, the staff are phenomenal, and it’s such an inviting environment.
You may have seen the movie Pride, based off real life events, and recognize it as the meeting spot for Lesbians and Gays Support the Minors. You walk in and the shop is stock full of LGBTQ+ literature across various genres; Young Adult, Adult, Fantasy, Nonfiction, Poetry, and more. Their staff is warm and always happy to help. This bookstore of history, activism, and comfort is one you don’t want to skip if you’re in London.
Easter time is just about upon us again, and it wouldn't be the same without a Creme Egg or ten, right?
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