Shop Talk: 3 great indie bookshops near you
Isy Santini spotlights local havens for literature lovers
Category is Books
Glasgow’s only dedicated LGBTQ+ bookstore, Category Is Books is more than just a bookshop; it’s a space for queer people to come together in solidarity to share their love of books as well as activism. Eager to include everyone, Category Is Books also offers a home delivery service.
Category is Books, 34 Allison Street, Glasgow.
The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry
This independent family-run bookshop has grown into a thriving literary hub in the nine years since its opening. As well as having a fantastic range of titles for children and adults, The Bookhouse regularly hosts signings, readings and discussions, as well as seven different book clubs.
The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry, 41 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee.
Argonaut Books
Already beloved by Leith residents, Argonaut Books shot to fame last year after successfully taking on bookstore giant Waterstones in a viral dispute. This light, airy shop boasts a wide array of titles as well as a café where customers can sip as they crack open their newest read.
Argonaut Books, 15–17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh.