Shops
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Gallery showcasing local women artists, part of Santa Monica inclusion coverage.
A bookshop and community space in West Adams focused on writing by and for people of color, with a strong queer section and regular author readings and community events.
Silver Lake bookstore reopened by community after the legendary gay bookstore's documentary fame.
A beloved independent bookshop on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, carrying a strong LGBTQ+ section alongside general fiction, nonfiction, film, and art books. A neighborhood institution since 1975.
An independent bookshop in Long Beach's LGBTQ+-friendly Retro Row district on East 4th Street, with a curated selection of queer, feminist, and literary titles alongside zines and community resources.
A romance-only independent bookshop in Culver City — the first of its kind in the US. Known for its well-curated LGBTQ+ romance section and inclusive community events, readings, and author signings.