I was in Chicago yesterday and without internet access when I got a text message informing me that Prop 8 had been overturned (although this will be appealed). That good news put me in a fantastic mood which was added to by a visit to quite an amazing book store in Andersonville called Women & Children First.
This is the kind of book store where, say, on your first visit, you could be looking at a book, make a face, and the women working will ask you if you want to talk about it. It was amazing to interact with such knowledgeable and friendly women in such a welcoming environment. It was the best experience I've ever had in a book store.
Complete with an impressive amount of all kinds of feminist/gender/queer theory and literature (and quite an awesome collection of zines) and even a "Kid's Corner," this store is definitely at the top of my list of favorite places in Chicago.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
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When so many LGBT bookstores are going out of business, it's nice to see that some still exist. In my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, a gay/lesbian bookstore existed for several years, but has long since gone out of business.
That's sad to hear! I think these kinds of stores have so much to offer people who want a more inclusive book store experience.
I had such a good experience with the women and atmospher at Women & Children First that I spent $25 on my first visit, and definitely plan on returning and giving them more of my business.
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