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The Bookish Type

An independent bookshop selling only books by LGBTQ+ authors or with LGBTQ+ themes, with a pay-it-forward model. Second-hand sales fund trans healthcare and grassroots LGBTQ+ groups, and it runs…

LGBTQ+ bookshop

An independent bookshop selling only books by LGBTQ+ authors or with LGBTQ+ themes, with a pay-it-forward model. Second-hand sales fund trans healthcare and grassroots LGBTQ+ groups, and it runs queer history tours. It is outside the Freedom Quarter, north-west of the city centre.

Regular nights

Book clubs; Bookish Stroll walking book group; Second Hand Sunday

Quick answers

Where is The Bookish Type in Leeds?
The Bookish Type is at 77a Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BR, in or near Leeds's Freedom Quarter.
What is The Bookish Type like?
An independent bookshop selling only books by LGBTQ+ authors or with LGBTQ+ themes, with a pay-it-forward model. Second-hand sales fund trans healthcare and grassroots LGBTQ+ groups, and it runs queer history tours.
When is The Bookish Type open?
Opening hours are not published, so check with the venue before you go.
Who is The Bookish Type for?
The Bookish Type is open to everyone and LGBTQ+ friendly.

Nearby

  • Flamingos Coffee House, lgbtq+ cafe (home of pride place), about 15 minutes on foot
  • Queens Court, lgbtqia+ bar with courtyard, about 16 minutes on foot
  • Glamorous, late-night club, about 16 minutes on foot
  • Fibre, lgbtq+ bar / club, about 16 minutes on foot

Sources

Last checked 10 October 2026. Times and line-ups change, so confirm with the venue before you travel.

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