Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Bookish Type?
We’re at 77a Great George Street - directly opposite the LGI and St George's Crypt. We’re less than 10 minutes walk from Leeds train station.
Our full address is 77a Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3BR
When are you open?
Tuesday 10-6
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 12-4
Monday - Closed
Can I order books from you that you don’t have in stock?
Yes, as long as they are in print. Speak to us in the shop about what you’d like to order or drop us an email. We can order books that are not LGBTIQA+ related but we may ask for payment in advance (because it will be tricky for us to re-sell them if you decide you no longer want them).
Can I order books for my book group?
Yes, of course. We may be able to offer a discount for your book group so talk to us in the shop about this or contact us by email.
Will you sell my book?
We tend to buy from established publishers and small presses. We’re currently not taking on any new books that are self-published because unfortunately we have found that they rarely sell in the shop.
Will you sell my merchandise?
We are keen to support local queer artists but we only have limited room in the shop so we are mainly interested in stocking zines, prints and cards. Please email us with as much detail as possible about your merchandise including trading terms information and images.
Do you accept National Book Tokens?
We don't sell or accept National Book Tokens but we do have our own Bookish Type vouchers. You can buy an e-voucher just for online use or a voucher that comes with a card and can be used online and/or in the shop.
How does the Pay It Forward scheme work?
Pay It Forward is a way of making queer books available to those who can't afford them. You can donate to the Pay It Forward scheme here.
If you can't afford a paperback but you would like one, then please pop in to the bookshop and use the Pay It Forward scheme.
Do you buy second hand books or take donations of books?
We don’t buy second hand books but we do take donations of LGBTIQA+ themed books and books by queer authors. We run Second Hand Sundays where we sell pre-loved queer books to raise money for local grassroots LGBTIQA+ groups. We’re always looking for more donations of queer books so please get in touch if you have any or drop them off in the shop.
Are you currently hiring staff?
We are currently recruiting for a part-time Bookshop Assistant - full info/application form here
Please do not send in speculative enquiries or CVs.
Can I bring my dog into the shop?
Yes! We are a dog friendly space and have a water bowl just inside the doorway.
How accessible is the shop?
Can I run an event in the bookshop?
We would love local queers to use the bookshop as a community space for small scale events such as reading or writing groups, workshops or talks. Preferably things that are queer and/or literary. Please read this information sheet and get in touch via email.