Why it matters: Fabulosa is an LGBTQ-owned bookshop in the heart of the Castro, and it runs Books Not Bans, a program that ships queer titles to schools and youth groups in places where such books are being banned. Nearly half the shelves are given over to LGBTQ+ authors and themes, many of them local writers. Browse for both bestsellers and offbeat treasures, and check the calendar for regular author talks.
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489 Castro St · LGBTQ+ bookstore · Sun-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm