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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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Forthcoming Titles

We can't feature every new book in our pocket-sized store. Sign up to receive our monthly Forthcoming Titles Catalogue so you can pre-order and ensure you don't miss out.
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Shelf Lovers Audiobooks

Audiobooks

Access over 500,000 audiobooks through Libro.FM. Nominate Shelf Lovers as your chosen store and we'll receive a percentage from every book purchased.
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Shelf Lovers Special Orders

Special Orders

Looking for a particular book that's not listed on our website and want us to order it for you? Let us know the details and we'll do our best to track it down for you.
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Shelf Lovers Merch

Display your Shelf Lovers pride and support your favourite bookstore at the same time. Purchase one of our gorgeous brooches, totes, bookmarks or stickers.
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Shelf Lovers Gift Cards

Gift Cards

Looking for the perfect gift or prize for your event? Shelf Lovers have a range of gift cards available in our online store.
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Community + professional support

More than just a shop

Shelf Lovers is more than just a bookstore. We operate very much as part of, and for, the LGBTQ community. We attend Pride events, curate pop-ups and offer a variety of services to help patrons, including educators, parents and practitioners, find the right resources at the right time.

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Shelf Lovers Pop-Ups

Pop-Ups

We love attending Pride, community and other festivals and events. If you think a Shelf Lovers pop-up might add something special to your event, let us know.
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Shelf Lovers Reading Lists

Reading Lists

Looking for resources? Our reading list service helps patrons like educators, health and support workers, find relevant and authoritative books on a variety of topics.
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Events

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, launches, author chats and more.
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Shelf Lovers Fan Club

Fan Club

The Shelf Lovers Fan Club is for all those wonderful people that want to love us loudly. Become a member to not only help ensure that your favourite bookstore is around for years to come, but also get lots of benefits.
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For Authors

While we endeavour to keep up with most LGBTQ+ book releases, it is inevitable that we will miss some! If you'd like to make sure we know about your book, please fill out our Author Interest form.
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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

UQ Queer Fest Event

Wednesday 13 May

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Drag Storytime May 2026

Saturday 16 May

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Shelf Awareness For the Pros Event

Wednesday 20 May

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Side by Side Event

Thursday 28 May

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Our pocket-sized store

Visit Us

Pop in and see us at our pocket-sized store.

Address:

1018 Logan Road
HOLLAND PARK  QLD  4121
(Inside the Gender Health Australia cottage)

Opening Hours:

Wed - Fri 9am to 4.30pm
Sat 9am to 1pm
Sun - Tue 9am to 1pm

Getting Here:

There is free parking available onsite and bus stops nearby.

Parking and entry to Shelf Lovers is at the rear of the building.

The building is fully accessible with both stairs and ramp access.

Get in touch

Contact Us

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.

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