As a lesbian and a reader myself, I feel lucky to live in NYC, which is home to queer-owned and queer-friendly bookstores. A lot of these are also community spaces with book clubs, workshops, & events!
Read the FULL article below to see my ful list of NYC gay bookstores.
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This is one of the two exclusively gay bookstores in NYC and it's volunteer-run. They host author readings, book clubs, lectures, and more!
Find out more about BGSQD in the FULL article below.
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This bookstore carries books on LGBTQIA+, feminism, and social justice and has a queer romance book club! Their events range from open mics to artsy gatherings!
Read more about Bluestockings in the FULL article below.
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This bookstore focuses on AAPI, LGBTQIA+, and immigrant / BIPOC narratives. And it's the first woman Asian-American-owned NYC bookstore.
Learn more about their events in the article below.
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This romance-focused bookstore has 3 shelves for LGBTQ+ titles, which include queer historical, sapphic romance, and the like.
Find more NYC queer-friendly bookstores in the article below.
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This cultural gem is home to the world’s largest collection of materials by & about lesbians, raging from books, zines, & diaries!
Read more about LHA's events in the FULL article below.
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