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Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room

(152 Ratings)
Gay Philly Must
With the sad closure of the Oscar Wilde Bookstore in New York, Giovanni's Room is now the oldest gay bookstore in the country. And it is worthy of that title. Located in the heart of Gay Philly, Giovanni's Room is a spacious store packed with all sorts of queer literature. The regularly scheduled guest authors are a who's who of gay literary greats, and you are sure to happen across some cute literary lovers.


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Reviews

Giantfighter
Giantfighter
Over a year ago

Historic Landmark

This is the 1st alternative lifestyle bookstore I ever knew. The oldest LGBTQ bookstore in our nation that I know still in existence. It also sells movies, CDs, comics, magazines, newspapers, jewelry & other accessories. I remember purchasing my 1st Queer book there. I will feel such disappointment to see it vanish, because of technology.


king.joseph.31392
king.joseph.31392
Over a year ago

love it

love it nice people


marksandberg
marksandberg
Over a year ago

great Gay book store

These folks really care about service and have two floors of books to select from. They also operate an online service. They are great people.


JMessner
JMessner first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Love it

Great place, support it


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