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The Bookish Type

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77a Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3BR
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Website
thebookishtype.co.uk

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About this place The Bookish Type

The Bookish Type is an LGBTQ+ bookshop founded by women, at 77a Great George Street, near Leeds General Infirmary. It moved here in 2023 from the Merrion Centre. Everything on the shelves is queer: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics and zines, plus cards and badges. Second Hand Sundays and a pay-it-forward scheme raise money for grassroots LGBTQIA+ groups. It also runs walking tours of Leeds queer history, covering the city centre, LS6 and the music and nightlife scene, which are a good way to understand the Freedom Quarter. It is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday noon to 4pm. Rated 4.8 from about 130 Google reviews.

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Opening Hours

Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00-18:00
Wednesday 10:00-18:00
Thursday 10:00-18:00
Friday 10:00-18:00
Saturday 10:00-18:00
Sunday 12:00-16:00

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Mixed LGBTQ+ Free entry Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Day venue Year-round

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4.8
★★★★★
128 reviews

Based on 128 Google reviews.

Jevgenijs Jegorovs
Jevgenijs Jegorovs Aug 2026
★★★★★

Very inconsiderate

Dave Gregson Writes And I2I4 non for profit
Dave Gregson Writes And I2I4 non for profit Aug 2026
★★★★★

What a first rate experience. This is a very good independent and local bookshop.

Lena Mattheis
Lena Mattheis Aug 2026
★★★★★

My new favourite bookshop. What a lovely place! Incredible selection, amazing booksellers, fantastic events... 10/10, will go again.

Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes Jul 2026
★★★★★
Jara Kristel Agcaoili
Jara Kristel Agcaoili Jul 2026
★★★★★
CathyR
CathyR Jul 2026
★★★★★

Best indie in Leeds for books! They have a brilliant selection, offer personalised recommendations and order books in for you

Ana Meechan
Ana Meechan Jun 2026
★★★★★

the most gorgeous and welcoming shop; such a safe space with a fantastic selection of queer & radical books and lovely owners ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Last updated on 7 November 2026

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