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Queer Bookstores Across America to Support This Independent Bookstore Day - Electric Literature

Electric Literature·EL Assistant2·about 1 month ago
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April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day, and to celebrate, Electric Lit is once again sharing a round-up of some of our favorite independent bookstores, including a few that are new to the literary landscape. In a time when it seems as if the very earth is moving beneath our feet, we remember that books and bookstores help to ground us.  This year, we’re highlighting indie bookstores that focus on intersectional LGBTQ+ literature. Save a queer, read a book! Giovanni’s Room (Philadelphia, PA) Giovanni’s Room has the bragging rights to being the oldest LGBTQ+ bookstore in the US. A Philly favorite selling both new and used books, it’s part of the queer family that is Philadelphia AIDS Thrift, a gem whose mission is “to sell lovely, useful, interesting, amusing, and sometimes mysterious stuff.” A federally recognized 501(c)(3), they’ve distributed over $5 million to local organizations committed to the fight against HIV/AIDS.…

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