The Bookish Type

I love bookshops and I especially love queer bookshops. I have found them to be among to most welcoming places I visit and The Bookish Type is no different. The Bookish Type is much more than just a bookshop. It is also a community hub, providing a space for people of all ages to meet in a sober environment and connect in person, through books and zines or via the community noticeboard. There is an array of merchandise from local artists and even a whole shelf dedicated to disability! There is a cosy nook with a sofa between the children's book and the pay it forward gift tags. both of which made me emotional as I was thinking of young people growing up in an affirming environment, or at least finding it here and in books paid for by the community.