14 Wonderful Bookstores You Need to Visit
| July 7, 2017
Giovanni’s Room Bookstore – Philadelphia, USA
Giovanni’s Room Bookstore is the oldest LGBT bookstore in the United States. It was founded in 1973 by three men who wanted to cater to the local queer community of Philadelphia by stocking books that spoke to their interests.
The bookstore was named after the seminal gay-themed novel Giovanni’s Room. Although the book ends tragically, luckily the bookstore has had a much more fortunate existence. It has been threatened with closure several times, but the community has always rallied its support behind the owners to keep it open.
It’s a must-see stop on any tour of Philly.
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