Glad day book store toronto

Jun 10, 2016 glad day bookstore needs to make a move. Albion was a son of poseidon, the greek god of the sea toronto s glad day bookshop at 499 church street was founded in the 1970s, making it the oldest lgbtq book store in the world. Glad day bookshop is the oldest queer book store in the citymaybe even. Glad day or the dance of albion, william blake, ca1794, british museum.

Glad day books, torontos longestrunning bookstore and always an awesome place to drop around and visit, has turned overnight into one of the hottest places. Glad day bookshop in toronto is the worlds oldest lgbtq. One of the few explicitly glbtthemed bookstores left in north america, the bookshop has a vast selection of books both new and rare and a knowledgeable, helpful staff. Glad day bookshop is the first queerfocused canadian bookstore, and the oldest queer bookstore worldwide. Its also toronto s oldest bookstore of any kind and the oldest surviving lgbt bookstore in north america.

Glad day bookshop is the worlds oldest lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookstore. The party continues at torontos glad day bookshop quill and quire. Toronto mayor slips money into drag queens thong on. For 45 years, it has been a cornerstone of the citys lgbtq community, outliving the equally iconic likes of new yorks.

Jul 14, 2016 the worlds oldest gay and lesbian bookstore is crowdfunding its way to a new church st. They had a lot of legal problems, while hetero bookstores were left. Open since 1970, glad day features events and a large selection of books and magazines, both new and rare, covering gay male fiction, new lesbian titles, gay male. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Glad day bookshop in toronto is a landmark in the lgbtq community, offering a wide variety of gay literature, cocktails, and a food from cardinal rule. Glad day bookshop toronto, canada bookstore, canadian. A book shop, coffee shop, bar, and event venue hosting the best drag brunch every sunday. It has been one year since glad day was shut down due to covid19. While we have been hustling with online sales, curbside pickup and sometimes a patio, it is worth remembering that 65% of our revenue is drink sales and in the last 365 days, glad day has been. Glad day bookshop toronto 197019912000 jearld moldenhauer.

The best independent book stores in toronto now magazine. Glad day bookshop is a pioneer in the fight for anticensorship and gay rights in toronto. Jan 11, 2017 glad day bookshop is one of the oldest if not the oldest queer bookstore in canada. Previously located above a storefront at 598a yonge street for much of its history, the store moved to its current location at 499 church street, in the heart of the citys church and wellesley neighbourhood, in 2016. I simply carried the books around from one meeting space to the next in a knapsack. The fascinating history of torontos oldest bookstore blogto. The ny store, which opened in 1967, will close on sun, mar 29. The store s name and logo are based on a painting by william blake. Nov 16, 2020 after three location changes, glad day found itself on toronto s famous yonge street from 1981 to 2016. Toronto, on june 19 new glad day shop on church is a. Glad day is an essential landmark of toronto s queer community. Jun 29, 20 at a time when several of toronto s independent book stores have shut their doors, glad day bookshop is still here, and still queer.

The fascinating history of torontos oldest bookstore. Owner kim brinster told the new york times that the closure was due to economic problems and declining sales. Glad day bookshop glad day bookshop is the first queerfocused canadian bookstore, and the oldest queer bookstore worldwide. The worlds oldest lgbtq bookstore, established in 1970 in toronto. Kwame stephens, an author, poet and longtime glad day customer. Glad day bookshop, 598a yonge, toronto, hours, phone. Glad day took the title after new yorks oscar wilde bookstore closed in 2009 because of low sales and high rent. Jan 17, 2016 this pin was discovered by corinna marliss. Glad day bookshop book dealers in toronto, ontario, canada. Glad day was opened in 1970 by jearld moldenhauer out of. Worlds oldest operating lgbt bookstore revitalized by. Customer ratings and consumer reports on glad day bookshop book store in toronto, on. Named after a painting by william blake, the business began in jearld moldenhauers apartment and then moved on to a shed. Glad day is arguing that policy discriminates against distributors of videos for minorities.

It was a time when a gay and lesbian bookstore could exist. Glad day bookshop 499 church st toronto, on book stores. Last week the book mark, widely thought of as the oldest independent bookstores in toronto, announced it will be closing. According to michael erickson, one of glad day s current coowners, the bookstore was bought by 23 people in 2012 to save it from closing. The longevity of toronto s glad day bookshop is nothing short of remarkable. Glad day bookshop, toronto old toronto menu, prices. The closing of new yorks historic oscar wilde bookstore will leave toronto s glad day as the oldest gay and lesbian bookstore in north america and possibly the world. On this page you can find detailed information about the glad day bookshop. You wont find just typical gay lit within the stacks. There are books on every topic, particularly art, design, history and. Glad day 499 church street toronto, ontario m4y 2c6 416 901 6600.

Toronto s glad day bookshop, tucked away on the second floor of 598 yonge st. Glad day bookstore needs to make a move now magazine. Glad day book store toronto with paul bellini youtube. Lgbt bookstores toronto nikki thomas with michael erickson. Glad day bookshop is an independent bookstore and restaurant in toronto, ontario, specializing in lgbt literature. You can call the company by phone glad day bookshop 416 9614161 or send a fax to 416 9611624. Glad day has been a touchstone for me ever since i first visited in toronto. The oldest lgbtq bookstore in the world, serving toronto since 1970. Its also torontos oldest bookstore of any kind and the oldest surviving. Their selection is extensive and comparable to the toronto.

Scary days for toronto bookstores the bookshop blog. Toronto mayor slips money into drag queens thong on mothers day. Glad day is the oldest lgbtq bookstore in the world, serving the toronto area since 1970. Serving the lgbtq community since 1970, we offer the widest possible selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, twospirit, and queer literature. May 12, 20 specialty bookstore bookstore billed as the worlds oldest lgbtq bookstore, glad day is at 598a yonge st. Toronto, on june 19 new glad day shop on church is a bookstore that specializes in lgbqt themed books, all the shelves are on wheels and can be turned around to. Torontos glad day bookshop is a beacon for pride the star. Glad day bookshop toronto bookshop, day, bookstore.

Glad day bookshop toronto university of saskatchewan, canada. Jul 14, 2019 the top 30 new and used bookstores in toronto by neighbourhood. Two weeks ago glad day bookstore, which is considered one of the first lgbt bookstores worldwide and definitely in canada announced that it was up for sale. Famed glad day bookstore crowdfunding move from yonge st. The store began as a combined mail order service with a small catalog and as a booksellers table at various gay meetings.

Torontos glad day has become the lgbtq space the city needs. Glad day s toronto first location was 65 kendal ave. Its one of springs first patioworthy evenings in toronto and michael erickson is basking in the mild weather on glad day bookshops back. Introduction for glad day bookshop toronto gallery. Explore 8 of the worlds only remaining gay bookstores.

Founded in 1970, in the early days of gay liberation, glad day is now the longest surviving lgbtq bookstore in the world and the oldest. Glad day bookshop 499 church st toronto on m4y 2c6. But the queer book emporium has a plan and you can get involved. They had a lot of legal problems, while hetero bookstores were left alone, but they are still open.

Its actually a very cool little bookstore with all sorts of gay interest books, calenders and magazines. Jun 24, 2017 founded in 1970, in the early days of gay liberation, glad day is now the longest surviving lgbtq bookstore in the world and the oldest independent bookstore still operating in toronto. Glad day bookshop is one of the oldest if not the oldest queer bookstore in canada. The worlds oldest lgbtq bookstore needs your help cbc arts. From the outside it has the air of a seedy porn palace, which considering the neighbourhood, one might expect.