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Charlie’s Queer Books

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465 North 36th Street, Seattle
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About this place Charlie’s Queer Books

Charlie's Queer Books is an independent bookshop at 465 North 36th Street in Fremont, Seattle. It is LGBTQ+ and trans-owned and stocks queer books only: fiction, poetry, memoir, history, comics and a children's section. There is also a shelf of local art, cards and small gifts. It rates 4.9 on Google from nearly 200 reviews, and staff will give recommendations if you ask. The shop runs readings and community events, which are listed on its website and social channels. Fremont is easy to wander, with cafés and the Fremont Troll nearby, and Capitol Hill's gay bars are a short bus ride away.

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Gay Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Smoke-free LGBTQ+ owned Safe space Community space Mixed LGBTQ+ Trans-focused Free entry Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Accessible bathrooms WiFi Day venue Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.9
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195 reviews

Based on 195 Google reviews.

Aylen Rounds
Aylen Rounds Aug 2026
★★★★★
Claire & Bella
Claire & Bella Aug 2026
★★★★★

This bookstore is so supa gay. We loved all the pride flag bookmarks. It was so easy to find our lesbian romance novels. The book selection is so intentionally curated it felt like art. There is even a list of 50 Queer Books to read that celebrate queer life. This place heals the inner queer child. Say hi to Charlie when you’re there, and thank you to Charlie’s Queer Books. 🏳️‍🌈📖🪿

ang rapada
ang rapada Jul 2026
★★★★★

I love this bookstore! The staff is so friendly, Javi and Will are always a pleasure to chat with. Charlie's is a pillar in our community 🏳️‍🌈

R B
R B Jul 2026
★★★★★
Erika Price
Erika Price Jul 2026
★★★★★

I love Charlie’s so much! I have been coming ever since they opened, and it is such a fantastic welcoming place with wonderfully curated books, stickers, and more. I get their monthly mystery book box and became a member this year! Charlie’s is the best 💕

Kelly Chernow
Kelly Chernow Jul 2026
★★★★★

Super cute store! Sounds funny, but you have to check out the barhroom!

Tracee Alley
Tracee Alley Jul 2026
★★★★★
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Last updated on 7 November 2026

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