The Old Queeriosity Shop

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We are an LGBTQIA+ Bookstore based in Plymouth, UK. We currently only ship within the UK. our website: toqs.co.uk our linktree: linktr.ee/toqs

A photo of a gazebo in Truro, Cornwall. There are three tables covered in yellow table cloths with queer books on top. There is a white table runner with The Old Queeriosity Shop's logo.
A copy of 'Fabulous Bodies' by Chuck Tingle next to a copy of 'The Burn Line' by Jonathan Sims. There is a bookcase full of books in the background.
A photograph of a copy of Heartstopper Volume 6 next to a copy of Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorne
A poster for the event mentioned in the Skeet. The time and location are given: 1.30 pm until 3.30pm at The Old Queeriosity Shop
A poster for the Exeter Book Market. It gives the date of the Event 'Sunday 7th of June', the time '11am until 4pm' and the location 'Exeter Quay'. At the bottom of the poster is a stylised cartoon person reading a book.
A copy of 'Apparently, Sir Cameron needs to die' on a bookshelf.
A photograph of Buddy, a dog. He's some sort of terrier. His face is cute, but his eyes are full of mischief.
An image wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from The Old Queeriosity Shop team.
A promo image for the Christmas Sale. There are Fairy lights, a Christmas tree and a pile of books. The text reads: The Old Queeriosity Shop Chistmas Sale. 10% off all Festive Reads in-store and online!
A Picture of the TOQS Opening Hours for the period of Christmas Eve until 4th January. The Opening times are: Christmas Eve: 10am - 3pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Closed December 27th: 10am - 4pm December 28th: 10am - 4pm December 29th: Closed December 30th: 10am - 5pm December 31st: 10am - 5pm January 1st: Closed January 2nd: 10am - 5pm January 3rd: 10 am - 6pm January 4th: Closed
An image of the book 'Magica Riot Full Bloom' by Kara Buchanan. The book takes up most of the image and in the background there are full bookcases.
A sign in a window advertising a sale. The text reads 'Flash Flood Sale! For a limited time grab a book from the box for only £2!'
A pink rectangle with rounded corners filled with text on white background. There are wiggly rainbows to the top-left and bottom-right of the rectangle. The text reads: 3 Years of TOQS! Thank you for all your support!
A copy of Andrew Joseph White's new novel 'You Weren't Meant To Be Human' on a shelf besides other books. The Cover is black with the title in white and the author name in red. The title has worms crawling through the letters.
A copy of Chuck Tingle's new novel 'Lucky Day' on a bookshelf.
A white background with rainbows in each corner. The logo of The Old Queeriosity Shop is in the middle. Below it is text that reads 'We Are Open'. The web address for the shop is on the bottom.
A picture of the TOQS stall at Tavistock Pride. There are three tables inside a gazebo, covered in queer literature and pride-themed items.
A light pink sign pointing to the Plymouth LGBTQIA+ Community Archive Pop Up
A photo of a copy of 'Love at First Sight' in front of some bookshelves. The cover features two characters in front of school lockers. The lockers are covered in stickers and there is a green liquid seeping down the front of one of them.
A photo of the front cover of 'I Want That Twink Obliterated' by Bona Books. Behind it are some filled bookshelves. The cover shows a giant green alien cyclops staring menacingly at a twink who has his leg trapped by a tentacle monster. There is also a space dragon and evil twink wizard. The cover is fun and full of camp humour.
A photograph of a copy of 'Cursebound' by Saara El-Arifi. The cover shows a blue fantasy landscape on a black background. There are clouds, mountains and two waterfalls. Smaller details such as birds, stars and the moon are in gold. Cursebound is written vertically on the side of the cover and is also in gold
A picture of a sleeping dog. He's curled up on a chair.
Bright Red text designed to look like Neon Lights. The Text reads 'January Sale 15% off all books'.
A colorful illustration of a bookshop interior with various books and items displayed inside, a white chalkboard advertising open sign, a red shopping cart at the entrance, and a green table and chair set outside. The text reads 'Spend your National Book Tokens with us and you could win £500'.
The image shows a copy of Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao, behind it are blurred bookshelves. The cover is gold, with the title and author's name written in metallic lettering. The main character, Zetian, is in the centre of the cover.
A Picture of the Christmas opening times for The Old Queeriosity Shop. The opening times are Christmas Eve - 10am to 4pm Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed 27th December - 10am to 5pm 28th December - 10am to 6pm 29th December - 10am to 4pm 30th December - Closed New Year's Eve - 10am to 4pm New Year's Day - Closed
The image displays a colorful table with various products for sale. Prominent items include: - A "Pride Flag Mug" priced at £7.99, displayed in a rainbow-colored box. - "Mushroom Light" products, each priced at £9.99, with a whimsical design. - A "Homosexual Whale Stress Toy" priced at £8.99, featuring a playful design. - A selection of greeting cards, including Christmas cards with prices listed, such as £2.50 for an individual card and £5 for a multipack. The stall is set against a bright yellow tablecloth, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
The image shows a group of four individuals standing in a bookstore. They are holding various books in front of them. The background features shelves filled with colorful books, including titles related to LGBTQ+ themes and non-fiction. The people are dressed in casual attire. Each person is displaying a book, with titles visible, contributing to a cozy and literary atmosphere. The four people are the poets who performed and the books are their own works.
A picture of a bookshelf. The book 'Straight' by Chuck Tingle is facing forward to display its cover. The cover is a night time scene of a desert region with silhouettes of cacti. The sky is full of stars and it looks like a subtle skull design overlooking the landscape. There are books to either side of it. On the left are 'Camp Damascus' and 'Bury your Gays', both by Chuck Tingle. On the right are 'Crier's War' and 'Iron Heart' by Nina Varela.
A bookshelf with a copy of the book 'Magica Riot' by Kara Buchanan facing forward to show the front cover. The cover is purple and shows a woman with purple hair wearing punk clothes in a magical girl pose. The text at the top reads 'Kara Buchanan' and the text at the bottom reads 'Magica Riot'. There are books to either side of it with. All of them are LGBTQIA+ books.
The image shows a book titled "Sitting on the Ocean Watching You Fight Off Seagulls to Save Our Chips (and other such love poetry)" by Mimi Jones. The cover features a sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of boats and a bridge in the background. The colors transition from orange to purple, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The publisher's logo, "JAWBONE," is displayed at the bottom. The background includes shelves filled with colorful books.
The image displays four books on a table. From left to right: 1. "Save the Cat! Writes a Novel" by Jessica Brody, featuring a red cover with a cat illustration. 2. "Graphic Novel Builder" by Edward Ross, an illustrated guide to creating comics, with a colorful cover depicting various characters. 3. "The 5 Sentence Method," a guide on writing novels, presented in a simple, lined notebook style. 4. "Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel" by Jessica Brody, with a blue cover and a similar cat illustration as the first book. The books are arranged closely together, showcasing their titles and covers.
A picture of The Old Queeriosity Shop's stall at Truro Pride. There are 3 tables covered in yellow table cloths. One table has a white runner running down the middle with the business' logo on it. On the tables are queer books and other Pride related items.
A photograph of the non-fiction book Queer as Folklore by Sacha Coward. It is sat on a beige counter top with bookcases behind it in the background.
A picture of The Old Queeriosity Shop's stall at Bude Pride. There are 3 tables covered in yellow table cloths and a white table runner with the shop's logo on. The tables are covered in queer books and other lgbtqia+ themed goods.
An Image of The Old Queeriosity Shop stall at Dartmouth Pride. There are books, badges, flags and tote bags.