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  • Writer's pictureSalman (Hafiz Team)
    • Feb 14
    • 2 min read

A Tour of the Best LGBTQ Bookstores in the World

LGBTQ bookstores play an important role in promoting representation and inclusion in the literary world, and there are many great LGBTQ bookstores located around the world. Here are some of the best LGBTQ bookstores from around the world:

  1. Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto, Canada: Glad Day is the oldest LGBTQ bookstore in the world and has been in business since 1970. It offers a wide selection of books and also hosts events and workshops to support and promote LGBTQ authors.

  2. Gay's the Word in London, England: Gay's the Word was founded in 1979 and is the only specialist LGBTQ bookstore in London. It offers a wide range of books and also hosts events and workshops to support and promote LGBTQ authors.

  3. Le Marais in Paris, France: Le Marais is a LGBTQ bookstore and cultural center that offers a wide selection of books and also hosts events and workshops to support and promote LGBTQ authors.

  4. Hares & Hyenas in Melbourne, Australia: Hares & Hyenas is a bookstore and community center that offers a wide selection of books and also hosts events and workshops to support and promote LGBTQ authors.

  5. Queer Bookstore Day in Berlin, Germany: Queer Bookstore Day is an annual event held in Berlin that features a wide selection of LGBTQ books and also hosts events and workshops to support and promote LGBTQ authors.

These bookstores not only provide a wide range of books for the LGBTQ community but also serve as community centers for LGBTQ people, providing a safe and welcoming space for them to gather and connect with others who share their experiences and perspectives.

It's important to note that not all the bookstores that are mentioned in the list above are still open, it's better to check their website or social media to ensure they are still in business.

Overall, LGBTQ bookstores from around the world offer a great selection of books that reflect the experiences and perspectives of the LGBTQ community and provide a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ community to connect and explore literature.

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