The Old Queeriosity Shop
@toqs.bsky.social
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
our website: toqs.co.uk
our linktree: linktr.ee/toqs
What's this? A Sale?
We have some books that were salvaged from the floods and are still in readable condition with minor damage or tide lines and are looking for homes.
All of those books are just £2 each!!!
Save a flood damaged book today!
We have some books that were salvaged from the floods and are still in readable condition with minor damage or tide lines and are looking for homes.
All of those books are just £2 each!!!
Save a flood damaged book today!
October 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What's this? A Sale?
We have some books that were salvaged from the floods and are still in readable condition with minor damage or tide lines and are looking for homes.
All of those books are just £2 each!!!
Save a flood damaged book today!
We have some books that were salvaged from the floods and are still in readable condition with minor damage or tide lines and are looking for homes.
All of those books are just £2 each!!!
Save a flood damaged book today!
Whilst the shop's actual 3rd Birthday was in June, this is the 3rd Anniversary of our physical store!
Thank you to everyone that's supported us over these past 3 years! You're all greatly appreciated.
And a huge thank you to the volunteers that keep TOQS running - you're all absolute stars.
~ El 💚
Thank you to everyone that's supported us over these past 3 years! You're all greatly appreciated.
And a huge thank you to the volunteers that keep TOQS running - you're all absolute stars.
~ El 💚
October 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Whilst the shop's actual 3rd Birthday was in June, this is the 3rd Anniversary of our physical store!
Thank you to everyone that's supported us over these past 3 years! You're all greatly appreciated.
And a huge thank you to the volunteers that keep TOQS running - you're all absolute stars.
~ El 💚
Thank you to everyone that's supported us over these past 3 years! You're all greatly appreciated.
And a huge thank you to the volunteers that keep TOQS running - you're all absolute stars.
~ El 💚
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Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
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Chiitan loves all transgender people.
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
September 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Chiitan loves all transgender people.
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
↓
www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...
It's nearly spooky season and we have two new horrifyingly good reads that have launched today!
Are you brave enough to try them? 🎃👻
Are you brave enough to try them? 🎃👻
September 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It's nearly spooky season and we have two new horrifyingly good reads that have launched today!
Are you brave enough to try them? 🎃👻
Are you brave enough to try them? 🎃👻
Our hotly anticipated Queer horror reads arrived this week - perfect for the run up to spooky season!
...and we have more hauntingly good reads dropping next week, so keep your eyes peeled 👀
(P.S. These two are definitely worth checking out - and are actually our current staff picks!)
...and we have more hauntingly good reads dropping next week, so keep your eyes peeled 👀
(P.S. These two are definitely worth checking out - and are actually our current staff picks!)
September 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Our hotly anticipated Queer horror reads arrived this week - perfect for the run up to spooky season!
...and we have more hauntingly good reads dropping next week, so keep your eyes peeled 👀
(P.S. These two are definitely worth checking out - and are actually our current staff picks!)
...and we have more hauntingly good reads dropping next week, so keep your eyes peeled 👀
(P.S. These two are definitely worth checking out - and are actually our current staff picks!)
It's been a busy weekend for the TOQS team, but we are pleased to say that we are now Open again!
We're still trying to get back all the titles that were lost, so we apologise if the read you're after isn't available.
We look forward to seeing you all again!
~ El
We're still trying to get back all the titles that were lost, so we apologise if the read you're after isn't available.
We look forward to seeing you all again!
~ El
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It's been a busy weekend for the TOQS team, but we are pleased to say that we are now Open again!
We're still trying to get back all the titles that were lost, so we apologise if the read you're after isn't available.
We look forward to seeing you all again!
~ El
We're still trying to get back all the titles that were lost, so we apologise if the read you're after isn't available.
We look forward to seeing you all again!
~ El
Hi All!
Unfortunately we will be closed today, and possibly over the weekend.
We were flooded during the storm last night and are currently without power and assessing the damage to the store and our books.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
Unfortunately we will be closed today, and possibly over the weekend.
We were flooded during the storm last night and are currently without power and assessing the damage to the store and our books.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
August 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Hi All!
Unfortunately we will be closed today, and possibly over the weekend.
We were flooded during the storm last night and are currently without power and assessing the damage to the store and our books.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
Unfortunately we will be closed today, and possibly over the weekend.
We were flooded during the storm last night and are currently without power and assessing the damage to the store and our books.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
Hi All!
We're trading at Plymouth Community Pride's Pride Market at St Saviours Hall tomorrow! If you're attending any of the events across the city, please feel free to pop by and say Hi!
The shop will be open as usual, so don't worry if we don't have the book you're looking for at our stall!
We're trading at Plymouth Community Pride's Pride Market at St Saviours Hall tomorrow! If you're attending any of the events across the city, please feel free to pop by and say Hi!
The shop will be open as usual, so don't worry if we don't have the book you're looking for at our stall!
July 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Hi All!
We're trading at Plymouth Community Pride's Pride Market at St Saviours Hall tomorrow! If you're attending any of the events across the city, please feel free to pop by and say Hi!
The shop will be open as usual, so don't worry if we don't have the book you're looking for at our stall!
We're trading at Plymouth Community Pride's Pride Market at St Saviours Hall tomorrow! If you're attending any of the events across the city, please feel free to pop by and say Hi!
The shop will be open as usual, so don't worry if we don't have the book you're looking for at our stall!
Good Morning!
We're up at Tavistock Pride and super excited to be there! If you're about, please pop by and say 'Hi'!
For those of you who are unable to be there, don't worry! The shop is open as normal.
We're up at Tavistock Pride and super excited to be there! If you're about, please pop by and say 'Hi'!
For those of you who are unable to be there, don't worry! The shop is open as normal.
July 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Good Morning!
We're up at Tavistock Pride and super excited to be there! If you're about, please pop by and say 'Hi'!
For those of you who are unable to be there, don't worry! The shop is open as normal.
We're up at Tavistock Pride and super excited to be there! If you're about, please pop by and say 'Hi'!
For those of you who are unable to be there, don't worry! The shop is open as normal.
Good Morning All!
The shop is open as usual, HOWEVER, we are also up at the Little Box for our BretonPride pop up! Feel free to pop up and say hi to us and @notaloneplymouth.co.uk
The shop is open as usual, HOWEVER, we are also up at the Little Box for our BretonPride pop up! Feel free to pop up and say hi to us and @notaloneplymouth.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Good Morning All!
The shop is open as usual, HOWEVER, we are also up at the Little Box for our BretonPride pop up! Feel free to pop up and say hi to us and @notaloneplymouth.co.uk
The shop is open as usual, HOWEVER, we are also up at the Little Box for our BretonPride pop up! Feel free to pop up and say hi to us and @notaloneplymouth.co.uk
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!
A Paranormal YA Murder mystery? Psychic main character? Werewolf crush? Witch Bestie? Sign me up!
We're already huge fans of F.T. Lukens here at TOQS, so we're super excited to have our hands on 'Love at Second Sight'.
Available in store and online.
A Paranormal YA Murder mystery? Psychic main character? Werewolf crush? Witch Bestie? Sign me up!
We're already huge fans of F.T. Lukens here at TOQS, so we're super excited to have our hands on 'Love at Second Sight'.
Available in store and online.
April 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!
A Paranormal YA Murder mystery? Psychic main character? Werewolf crush? Witch Bestie? Sign me up!
We're already huge fans of F.T. Lukens here at TOQS, so we're super excited to have our hands on 'Love at Second Sight'.
Available in store and online.
A Paranormal YA Murder mystery? Psychic main character? Werewolf crush? Witch Bestie? Sign me up!
We're already huge fans of F.T. Lukens here at TOQS, so we're super excited to have our hands on 'Love at Second Sight'.
Available in store and online.
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Pretty sickened by UK's Supreme Court 🤮
So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇
So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇
April 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Pretty sickened by UK's Supreme Court 🤮
So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇
So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇
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On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies.
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
Support resources for our trans friends and allies | Good Law Project
At a time when anti-trans discrimination is rife and hate crime has reached record levels, it’s important to know what support is out there for trans, non-binary or gender-questioning individuals and ...
goodlawproject.org
April 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies.
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
It's here!
Love pulp sci-fi but wish it were more queer? Look no further! Bona Books has answered your prayers!
Anyone who knows me knows how excited I've been since I got my hands on the kickstarter edition, and now it's in the wild!
Get your hands on a copy in store or on our website now!
~ El 💚
Love pulp sci-fi but wish it were more queer? Look no further! Bona Books has answered your prayers!
Anyone who knows me knows how excited I've been since I got my hands on the kickstarter edition, and now it's in the wild!
Get your hands on a copy in store or on our website now!
~ El 💚
April 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It's here!
Love pulp sci-fi but wish it were more queer? Look no further! Bona Books has answered your prayers!
Anyone who knows me knows how excited I've been since I got my hands on the kickstarter edition, and now it's in the wild!
Get your hands on a copy in store or on our website now!
~ El 💚
Love pulp sci-fi but wish it were more queer? Look no further! Bona Books has answered your prayers!
Anyone who knows me knows how excited I've been since I got my hands on the kickstarter edition, and now it's in the wild!
Get your hands on a copy in store or on our website now!
~ El 💚
Happy Publication Day!
The sequel to Faebound is finally here! If you haven't already read Faebound, we still have some copies in store - as well as Saara's 'The Ending Fire Trilogy'.
The sequel to Faebound is finally here! If you haven't already read Faebound, we still have some copies in store - as well as Saara's 'The Ending Fire Trilogy'.
February 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Happy Publication Day!
The sequel to Faebound is finally here! If you haven't already read Faebound, we still have some copies in store - as well as Saara's 'The Ending Fire Trilogy'.
The sequel to Faebound is finally here! If you haven't already read Faebound, we still have some copies in store - as well as Saara's 'The Ending Fire Trilogy'.
It's a tough life being a bookshop dog.
February 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It's a tough life being a bookshop dog.
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Bona Books is slamming into the new year with a brand new project.
WRATH MONTH will be a punk anthology of queer rage. With the burning wreckage of 2024 behind us, we want SFF stories that crash mainframes, collapse empires, and trample normativity.
Smash “Follow” on Kickstarter:
WRATH MONTH will be a punk anthology of queer rage. With the burning wreckage of 2024 behind us, we want SFF stories that crash mainframes, collapse empires, and trample normativity.
Smash “Follow” on Kickstarter:
Coming soon: Wrath Month - An Anthology of Queer SFF
The punk anthology where queer rage kicks down the doors of fantasy, science-fiction and horror.
www.kickstarter.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Bona Books is slamming into the new year with a brand new project.
WRATH MONTH will be a punk anthology of queer rage. With the burning wreckage of 2024 behind us, we want SFF stories that crash mainframes, collapse empires, and trample normativity.
Smash “Follow” on Kickstarter:
WRATH MONTH will be a punk anthology of queer rage. With the burning wreckage of 2024 behind us, we want SFF stories that crash mainframes, collapse empires, and trample normativity.
Smash “Follow” on Kickstarter:
Good Morning and Happy New Year!
The festive season may be over, but the joy doesn't have to end! Are you trying a reading challenge, want to top up that TBR, or just fancy a little treat? Then we have the perfect New Year gift for you!
15% off ALL books in store and Online until 11:59pm Jan 31st!
The festive season may be over, but the joy doesn't have to end! Are you trying a reading challenge, want to top up that TBR, or just fancy a little treat? Then we have the perfect New Year gift for you!
15% off ALL books in store and Online until 11:59pm Jan 31st!
January 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Good Morning and Happy New Year!
The festive season may be over, but the joy doesn't have to end! Are you trying a reading challenge, want to top up that TBR, or just fancy a little treat? Then we have the perfect New Year gift for you!
15% off ALL books in store and Online until 11:59pm Jan 31st!
The festive season may be over, but the joy doesn't have to end! Are you trying a reading challenge, want to top up that TBR, or just fancy a little treat? Then we have the perfect New Year gift for you!
15% off ALL books in store and Online until 11:59pm Jan 31st!
Good Morningl!
We hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas! Now we can make it even better!
If you recieved a National Book Token (or already have one), spend it in store between now and February 28th and you are in with a chance to win £500!
More info: nationalbooktokens.com/spend-and-win
We hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas! Now we can make it even better!
If you recieved a National Book Token (or already have one), spend it in store between now and February 28th and you are in with a chance to win £500!
More info: nationalbooktokens.com/spend-and-win
December 27, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Good Morningl!
We hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas! Now we can make it even better!
If you recieved a National Book Token (or already have one), spend it in store between now and February 28th and you are in with a chance to win £500!
More info: nationalbooktokens.com/spend-and-win
We hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas! Now we can make it even better!
If you recieved a National Book Token (or already have one), spend it in store between now and February 28th and you are in with a chance to win £500!
More info: nationalbooktokens.com/spend-and-win
Happy Christmas Eve! Look what's just arrived in store (and has just released TODAY!)
If you've still got some last minute gifts to get (no judgement, we've all been there), don't panic! We're open until 4pm! We even sell National Book Tokens and our own gift cards!
If you've still got some last minute gifts to get (no judgement, we've all been there), don't panic! We're open until 4pm! We even sell National Book Tokens and our own gift cards!
December 24, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Happy Christmas Eve! Look what's just arrived in store (and has just released TODAY!)
If you've still got some last minute gifts to get (no judgement, we've all been there), don't panic! We're open until 4pm! We even sell National Book Tokens and our own gift cards!
If you've still got some last minute gifts to get (no judgement, we've all been there), don't panic! We're open until 4pm! We even sell National Book Tokens and our own gift cards!
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BREAKING NEWS
Trans Kids Deserve Better are occupying Wes Streeting's Office at Ilford North.
Get down there and support everyone.
For folks who want to support.
Signal announcement group:
www.transkidsdeservebetter.org/adult_suppor...
We've Been advised to share this.
Trans Kids Deserve Better are occupying Wes Streeting's Office at Ilford North.
Get down there and support everyone.
For folks who want to support.
Signal announcement group:
www.transkidsdeservebetter.org/adult_suppor...
We've Been advised to share this.
www.transkidsdeservebetter.org
December 11, 2024 at 7:32 PM
BREAKING NEWS
Trans Kids Deserve Better are occupying Wes Streeting's Office at Ilford North.
Get down there and support everyone.
For folks who want to support.
Signal announcement group:
www.transkidsdeservebetter.org/adult_suppor...
We've Been advised to share this.
Trans Kids Deserve Better are occupying Wes Streeting's Office at Ilford North.
Get down there and support everyone.
For folks who want to support.
Signal announcement group:
www.transkidsdeservebetter.org/adult_suppor...
We've Been advised to share this.
Hi All!
Christmas is creeping closer, which means our opening times are going to be changing a little for a couple of weeks. But don't worry, everything will return to normal from 2nd January!
Christmas is creeping closer, which means our opening times are going to be changing a little for a couple of weeks. But don't worry, everything will return to normal from 2nd January!
December 11, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Hi All!
Christmas is creeping closer, which means our opening times are going to be changing a little for a couple of weeks. But don't worry, everything will return to normal from 2nd January!
Christmas is creeping closer, which means our opening times are going to be changing a little for a couple of weeks. But don't worry, everything will return to normal from 2nd January!
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Lavender Menace, Gays the Word, Book Woman…I’ve fallen in love with so many LGBTQIA bookshops. They’re places of joy and resistance, good coffee and even better books. Support 🌈 stories and businesses by sharing this Starter Pack.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Lavender Menace, Gays the Word, Book Woman…I’ve fallen in love with so many LGBTQIA bookshops. They’re places of joy and resistance, good coffee and even better books. Support 🌈 stories and businesses by sharing this Starter Pack.
go.bsky.app/G321HCf
go.bsky.app/G321HCf