New bookshop in Leeds' Merrion Centre champions the work of LGBT writers

By Greg Wright
Published 11th Sep 2020, 08:29 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2020, 08:32 BST
The specialist alternative shop, ‘The Bookish Type’ has opened its doors to promote a diverse range of literatureThe specialist alternative shop, ‘The Bookish Type’ has opened its doors to promote a diverse range of literature
The specialist alternative shop, ‘The Bookish Type’ has opened its doors to promote a diverse range of literature
An independent bookshop has been set up by a Leeds couple to champion the work of LGBT writers on the upper balcony at the Merrion Centre, Leeds.

The specialist alternative shop, ‘The Bookish Type’ has opened its doors to promote a diverse range of literature as well as creating a community space for book lovers from different generations.

Ray Larman, a former community development worker for the West Yorkshire Queer Stories heritage project and Nicola Hargrave were inspired to open the bookshop after many years of browsing alternative bookshops and running pop up stalls at events including the Leeds Queer Film Festival.

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