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
Calling all UK Magical Girl fans - It's here!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Magica Riot Full Bloom, the sequel to the phenomenal Magica Riot by @magicariot.com, has arrived in store!
Pick up a copy in store or online!
Magica Riot Full Bloom, the sequel to the phenomenal Magica Riot by @magicariot.com, has arrived in store!
Pick up a copy in store or online!
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Calling all UK Magical Girl fans - It's here!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Magica Riot Full Bloom, the sequel to the phenomenal Magica Riot by @magicariot.com, has arrived in store!
Pick up a copy in store or online!
Magica Riot Full Bloom, the sequel to the phenomenal Magica Riot by @magicariot.com, has arrived in store!
Pick up a copy in store or online!
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 💚
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Christmas is coming! 🎄
At TOQS HQ, we've added a new table just for the festive season, full of goodies perfect for your secret santas - or even something for yourself!
We also have Christmas cards available, and some Christmas themed national book tokens!
Happy Reading and Happy Shopping! 💚
At TOQS HQ, we've added a new table just for the festive season, full of goodies perfect for your secret santas - or even something for yourself!
We also have Christmas cards available, and some Christmas themed national book tokens!
Happy Reading and Happy Shopping! 💚
December 3, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Christmas is coming! 🎄
At TOQS HQ, we've added a new table just for the festive season, full of goodies perfect for your secret santas - or even something for yourself!
We also have Christmas cards available, and some Christmas themed national book tokens!
Happy Reading and Happy Shopping! 💚
At TOQS HQ, we've added a new table just for the festive season, full of goodies perfect for your secret santas - or even something for yourself!
We also have Christmas cards available, and some Christmas themed national book tokens!
Happy Reading and Happy Shopping! 💚
Good Morning!
We'd like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who came to the launch of Mimi's poetry collection last night, and another big thank you to the wonderful poets who shared their work with us.
We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!
We'd like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who came to the launch of Mimi's poetry collection last night, and another big thank you to the wonderful poets who shared their work with us.
We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!
November 22, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Good Morning!
We'd like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who came to the launch of Mimi's poetry collection last night, and another big thank you to the wonderful poets who shared their work with us.
We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!
We'd like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who came to the launch of Mimi's poetry collection last night, and another big thank you to the wonderful poets who shared their work with us.
We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!
Another new arrival!
We now have physical copies of 'Straight' by @chucktingle.bsky.social in store and online!
'Camp Damascus' and 'Bury Your Gays' are both beloved by our staff, so we were very excited to get our hands on these.
(We love you Chuck! 💚)
We now have physical copies of 'Straight' by @chucktingle.bsky.social in store and online!
'Camp Damascus' and 'Bury Your Gays' are both beloved by our staff, so we were very excited to get our hands on these.
(We love you Chuck! 💚)
November 16, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Another new arrival!
We now have physical copies of 'Straight' by @chucktingle.bsky.social in store and online!
'Camp Damascus' and 'Bury Your Gays' are both beloved by our staff, so we were very excited to get our hands on these.
(We love you Chuck! 💚)
We now have physical copies of 'Straight' by @chucktingle.bsky.social in store and online!
'Camp Damascus' and 'Bury Your Gays' are both beloved by our staff, so we were very excited to get our hands on these.
(We love you Chuck! 💚)
NEW ARRIVAL!
We now have copies of 'Magica Riot' by @niconicorose.bsky.social in store and online!
Like magical girls? Like Punk? Wish you could combine the two and make it trans? Then this is the book for you! ✨🏳️⚧️🎸✨
We now have copies of 'Magica Riot' by @niconicorose.bsky.social in store and online!
Like magical girls? Like Punk? Wish you could combine the two and make it trans? Then this is the book for you! ✨🏳️⚧️🎸✨
November 15, 2024 at 4:05 PM
NEW ARRIVAL!
We now have copies of 'Magica Riot' by @niconicorose.bsky.social in store and online!
Like magical girls? Like Punk? Wish you could combine the two and make it trans? Then this is the book for you! ✨🏳️⚧️🎸✨
We now have copies of 'Magica Riot' by @niconicorose.bsky.social in store and online!
Like magical girls? Like Punk? Wish you could combine the two and make it trans? Then this is the book for you! ✨🏳️⚧️🎸✨
It's here!
We're so proud of Mimi, and are honoured to be able to stock their debut poetry collection.
Copies are available both in store and online!💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚
We're so proud of Mimi, and are honoured to be able to stock their debut poetry collection.
Copies are available both in store and online!💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚
November 10, 2024 at 12:44 PM
It's here!
We're so proud of Mimi, and are honoured to be able to stock their debut poetry collection.
Copies are available both in store and online!💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚
We're so proud of Mimi, and are honoured to be able to stock their debut poetry collection.
Copies are available both in store and online!💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚
Hi All!
We're trying something new!
We're passionate about books and stories, and firmly believe everyone deserves to see themselves represented.
So, we've started stocking some books aimed at both budding and published writers to encourage our community to tell the stories that matter to them.
We're trying something new!
We're passionate about books and stories, and firmly believe everyone deserves to see themselves represented.
So, we've started stocking some books aimed at both budding and published writers to encourage our community to tell the stories that matter to them.
November 9, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Hi All!
We're trying something new!
We're passionate about books and stories, and firmly believe everyone deserves to see themselves represented.
So, we've started stocking some books aimed at both budding and published writers to encourage our community to tell the stories that matter to them.
We're trying something new!
We're passionate about books and stories, and firmly believe everyone deserves to see themselves represented.
So, we've started stocking some books aimed at both budding and published writers to encourage our community to tell the stories that matter to them.
Good Morning!
We're all set up and ready for St Ives Pride! We can't wait to see you all there!
For those of you who are unable to attend, please don't worry! The shop will be open as usual.
Happy Pride and Happy Reading 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚
We're all set up and ready for St Ives Pride! We can't wait to see you all there!
For those of you who are unable to attend, please don't worry! The shop will be open as usual.
Happy Pride and Happy Reading 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚
October 5, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Good Morning!
We're all set up and ready for St Ives Pride! We can't wait to see you all there!
For those of you who are unable to attend, please don't worry! The shop will be open as usual.
Happy Pride and Happy Reading 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚
We're all set up and ready for St Ives Pride! We can't wait to see you all there!
For those of you who are unable to attend, please don't worry! The shop will be open as usual.
Happy Pride and Happy Reading 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚
It has now been 2 years since TOQS moved into a physical store!
We're truly grateful for all the love and support we have received over the past 2 years, and we hope to continue growing and improving to become the kind of Queer space our community deserves.
Thank you all!
~ El 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We're truly grateful for all the love and support we have received over the past 2 years, and we hope to continue growing and improving to become the kind of Queer space our community deserves.
Thank you all!
~ El 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
October 1, 2024 at 10:23 AM
It has now been 2 years since TOQS moved into a physical store!
We're truly grateful for all the love and support we have received over the past 2 years, and we hope to continue growing and improving to become the kind of Queer space our community deserves.
Thank you all!
~ El 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We're truly grateful for all the love and support we have received over the past 2 years, and we hope to continue growing and improving to become the kind of Queer space our community deserves.
Thank you all!
~ El 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️