Shops
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The original Circus of Books, on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood since the early 1980s. It closed in 2019, reopened under drag performer and director Chi Chi LaRue, and now trades as Circus of Books again, selling adult books, toys and gear.
Gallery showcasing local women artists, part of Santa Monica inclusion coverage.
A beloved independent bookshop on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, carrying a strong LGBTQ+ section alongside general fiction, nonfiction, film, and art books. A neighborhood institution since 1975.
An independent bookshop in Long Beach's LGBTQ+-friendly Retro Row district on East 4th Street, with a curated selection of queer, feminist, and literary titles alongside zines and community resources.
A bookshop and community space in West Adams focused on writing by and for people of color, with a strong queer section and regular author readings and community events.
A romance-only independent bookshop in Culver City, the first of its kind in the US. Known for its well-curated LGBTQ+ romance section and inclusive community events, readings, and author signings.