Philly AIDS Thrift At Giovanni's Room

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345 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
+1 (215) 923-2960
http://www.queerbooks.com
Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni's Room is the oldest and best LGBTQ feminist bookstore in the country, located in Philadelphia, PA. They offer a wide range of books, art, clothes, movies, music, and more, with every purchase supporting their mission. The store is known for its rare books and pride gear, and they also offer e-gift cards and accept donations. Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni's Room is a beloved community space that celebrates queer culture and history, hosting events and engaging volunteers.

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4.543 reviews
Emily G.
8/25/2025

What a lovely little bookstore. A must-visit for anyone even remotely interested in what they have to offer, which is lots of queer history and something for everyone -- all different genres, all...

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Brianna R.
1/15/2025

Giovanni's Room is a thrift store woven between a bookstore. This shop is about three stories high, with the third layer consisting of one large bookcase and an employee only area. In addition to...

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Megan C.
6/15/2023

One of my new favorite places in Philadelphia! This is a space steeped in queer history (on many levels), and is perfectly situated in the beautiful Gayborhood. You can't miss their presence when...

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Ren N.
6/21/2023

Small shop with a big statement. LGBTQ representing! Here you'll find a lot of new and used books on the topic of gay, lesbian, non binary stories, fiction non fiction you name it. There is also...

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Jeanie S.
8/20/2024

Had a wonderful experience in there, me and my gf went and immediately felt comfortable soo many books n nooks! we even got a few necklaces ! lots of history books for sale! Everything was soo cool !

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