Qld’s only dedicated LGBTQ+ Bookstore
Welcome to Shelf Lovers
Shelf Lovers is an independent bookstore offering a unique and carefully curated collection of LGBTQ+ books and gifts, with lots of pride and no prejudice.
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Books, Gifts, Geekery
At Shelf Lovers, you’ll find a great range of queer-inclusive books across all genres and for all ages — including hard-to-find titles often missing from mainstream bookstores. Alongside our book range, we also offer LGBTQ+ themed gifts, greeting cards and other geekery perfect for readers and book lovers.
Shelf Lovers makes it easy to find and revel in queer stories, as well as access creditable and valuable resources all in one place.
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More than just a shop
Shelf Lovers is more than just a bookstore.
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Reading Lists
Pop-Ups
Fan Club
For Authors
In-person events
What's On
In addition to our unique collection of books and gifts, we are also proud to host a range of in-person events including our popular Drag Storytime, book circles, launches, author chats and more.
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Upcoming Events
Presented in collaboration with Queer and Here, our popular Drag Storytime is held every month. Featuring brilliant Queens, great stories, music and joy, our drag storytime events are a fun way to get kids (and families) to engage with reading and the community. The events are open to all ages and promote inclusivity, helping to build greater acceptance. Above all, they are a great afternoon of books and celebration!
The featured Shelf Lovers’ Storytime Series was produced by Hugh Whitehouse and Hayden Jones.
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Have a burning question or something we can help you with? Get in touch with us using our easy online form.
You can request reading lists and special orders, or let us know if there's an event or festival you think would be perfect for a Shelf Lovers pop-up.
You can also send us an email or follow us online to stay up to date with everything that's happening in the Shelf Lovers world.
