Visiting Queer, Feminist, Radical Bookshops of London!
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Күн бұрынToday we are visiting some of London's best feminist, queer, intersectional, radical and socialist bookshops 📚📖 We're going to be meeting some of the booksellers, learning about these institutions and what they do for their community, and having a browse of some excellent books! Have you been to any of these bookshops? Do you have anything similar where you live? Let us know in the comments!
The Common Press: thecommonpress.carrd.co/
Gay’s the Word: www.gaystheword.co.uk/
Bookmarks: bookmarksbookshop.co.uk/
Housmans: housmans.com/
The Second Shelf: www.thesecondshelf.com/
- My Own Way: Celebrating Gender Freedom for Kids*: uk.bookshop.org/a/689/9780711...
- The Care Manifesto: The Politics of Interdependence by The Care Collective*: uk.bookshop.org/a/689/9781839...
- Sexism and the System: A Rebel’s Guide to Women’s Liberation by Judith Orr: www.waterstones.com/book/sexi...
- 100 Boyfriends by Brontez Purnell*: uk.bookshop.org/a/689/9781916...
- The Vegetarian by Han Kang*: uk.bookshop.org/a/689/9781846...
- Moon and the Mars by Kia Corthron*: uk.bookshop.org/a/689/9780995...
- The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell*: uk.bookshop.org/a/689/9781643...
- Bisexual Men Exist: A Handbook for Bisexual, Pansexual and M-Spec Men by Vaneet Mehta*: uk.bookshop.org/a/689/9781787...
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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - The Common Press
05:24 - Gay’s the Word
09:58 - Bookmarks
15:30 - Housmans
20:43 - The Second Shelf
27:06 - Book haul & wrap-up
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@eringrasse7512 Жыл бұрын
I can't quantify how much I love the concept and content of this video! If you ever did an intersectional book tour of Rowan's bookshelf and/or just intersectional kid's lit in general, I'd be SO down.
@anawsomehuman3064 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see this as well!
@dustygania2425 Жыл бұрын
MAP?
@hanamachii_ Жыл бұрын
@Dusty Gania having trouble finding where to go?
@dustygania2425 Жыл бұрын
@@hanamachii_ you people 🤣🤣🤣
@laurahrobinson Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@saranorling165 Жыл бұрын
I love this video! And Hannah, may I just say, I just love the ”new style” of the videos made this year. They are so professional, funny and warm, while educating important subjects. Amazing. ♥️
@saranorling165 Жыл бұрын
…just wanted to pop back in and say your videos have always been funny and very professional! ❤ I just wanted to express my love for these new ways of doing your videos and I admire the way you always find new ways to develope your style and videos. Your channel is so warm, safe and interesting. 🥰
@bookoffholicbookwart5945 Жыл бұрын
The manager from the 1st bookstore was amazing. He is really passionate about what he is doing, and that's what we readers want and need
@bitni Жыл бұрын
Hearing the manager of Gay’s the Word say that they’ve never been busier brought tears to my eyes. We’re in an amazing era of independent bookstores and seeing queer bookstores in particular thrive is so wonderful! These spaces are so important. Thanks for highlighting them, Hannah!!
@emi_fern Жыл бұрын
Wasn't expecting to learn about the rare book world through this and it was so fascinating!!! Would love to continue seeing community staples like this (and in your other recent videos) featured on your channel. You're the best, Hannah! x
@dustygania2425 Жыл бұрын
Dodgy
@lenausesyoutube Жыл бұрын
As a book seller, this video is pure gold. ❤
@bookoffholicbookwart5945 Жыл бұрын
"Bookshops are here for the community "I'm literally sobbing
@fimo27 Жыл бұрын
this was so good to watch! my girlfriend and i are visiting london this weekend from manchester, so this has been really cool to discover some new places! deffo gonna try and visit the common press
@bretteelana189 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Hannah. The effort you put into these doesn't go unnoticed.
@toffeefuchs Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, i am definitely bookmarking this video and refer back to it when planning my next trip to London. Thank you for showing us lovely places like these.
@stagetopage Жыл бұрын
You are KILLING it with these videos, Hannah! Would love to know what you thought of the books once you've read a few x
@hannahwitton Жыл бұрын
Eee thanks so much! Hopefully will get a chance to read soon!
@QUIZ_FOOTBOOLL_2023 Жыл бұрын
😂
@dustygania2425 Жыл бұрын
Me too!! btw my pronouns are he/haw/victim
@emilyjames3110 11 ай бұрын
@@hannahwittonI’m in a confusing mood at the moment as idk what control I should try as I’m new at it all And my month is bad too as I suffer with mental health & plus hormones problems too luckily my partner is supportive as well ❤
@ZaydaFleming Жыл бұрын
OMG I would not have been able to exhibit as much self control as Hannah. I would have come home with 50 books.
@lauragiletti Жыл бұрын
I love this video and the people you speak with. I particularly love the woman at Bookmarks and I just want to give her a virtual hug, if she wants one. But all of the people are such a delight. Thank you!
@anawsomehuman3064 Жыл бұрын
I love this crossover between vlog and more informative style videos
@shantim7740 Жыл бұрын
This is so cool and exciting and completely inspired me to read - Hannah I completely love these videos where you get out of the studio and into places where other people and thinking and changing some of the things this channel cares about in their own way!
@salomelh8889 Жыл бұрын
I love this format! Very relaxing and informative!
@JonasBrotherLuver122 Жыл бұрын
Hannah, I've loved your content since about 2016-2017 and I'm so proud of how far you've come and will continue to go! I'm also so thrilled for you and your growing little family 🤗🌻💛 Congratulations, and I'm rooting for you in my small town in Michigan! I don't know if you're on Twitch, but I hope to see you at Twitchcon in Las Vegas this fall! Would love to meet you finally!
@hannahwitton Жыл бұрын
I did stream on twitch for a bit but not anymore so no plans to be at twitchcon but thank you and hope you have fun!
@niamhl6964 Жыл бұрын
Recently travelled to London from the west of Ireland and did several days of scouring bookshops, including some in this video! It brings me such joy to know these places exist and are run by such enthusiastic, lovely people! Great video as always Hannah
@thiadesg Жыл бұрын
As a lover of books, visiting bookshops is the best thing ever. Thank you for taking us with you
@_reveux Жыл бұрын
this was such a great video! it’s always so important to remember just how real and deep rooted communities like this are and have been and bookshops are such amazing places to really get a feel for that. thanks for sharing!
@beccabailey8687 Жыл бұрын
Really loving how many videos out and about you’ve had recently and this is my fave so far because I’m obsessed with books and bookshops!
@catsandstrawberries Жыл бұрын
Omgggg this was SO COOL!! I really wanna go to all these bookshops now
@TheClosetHistorian Жыл бұрын
Visiting London soon and adding these shops to my must visit itinerary! Thank you for the tips Hannah!
@phoebeel Жыл бұрын
Hannah, you're on fire at the moment! I love all the videos you've made in the last few weeks! You're like a little niche of super random but super interesting and relatable and fun to watch videos :D
@kirajai4774 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this marvelous video! Next time I`m in London I will check out each and everyone of those bookshops!!
@Juultje11111 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!! And the timing couldn't be more perfect for my upcoming trip to London! I've only visited Gay's the Word before, but the others are now must-visits! Thanks Hannah :)
@priscillad.gutierrez1535 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video! So inspiring to see all of these books dedicated to such worthwhile topics and the shops that offer them 😍
@SamWest96 Жыл бұрын
Ah this is awesome! You are really smashing out incredible videos Hannah, I'm loving it. Brilliant stuff, and I definitely need to visit the children's sections of these!
@SonataOfPeace Жыл бұрын
I love this so much 😭 there's so much history out there we don't know about.
@aleatoirefrancais Жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching you for years but just have to comment to say how much your warm personality jumps off the screen in this video!!! You are so lovely to watch ❤
@lynxmikaelson Жыл бұрын
This was so cool and helpful! I live in Germany but all of these bookstores have online shops and I found a ton of books in their listings already that I wanna get. Thank you Hannah!
@susannahleopold6788 4 ай бұрын
A fantastic, inspiring video that makes me what to head to London right now! Hope you're enjoying finally having time to read those books!
@el_2904 Жыл бұрын
This was perfect timing, I’m heading back to the UK soon to visit family and had been thinking I’d love to check out queer bookshops whilst I’m in London. Then you drop this video! 😂 Loved this so much, and I love how passionate all the bookshop owners/staff are 😊❤
@kalaniblake8699 Жыл бұрын
I love local bookstores so much, I love seeing them given some spotlight and support!
@CitrusAndCinnamon Жыл бұрын
Loved this video and its content so so much! One day when I go to London, I know what bookshops I'm heading to!!
@peaceblossom8 Жыл бұрын
This was amazing! So interesting to see all the diversity in the bookshops and I definitely need to visit next time I'm in London :)
@bingbong-vp5rd Жыл бұрын
Living for the book content because it's so inspiring even though I might not read all the books you show
@natalieralphs810 Жыл бұрын
Love this so much! When you read your buys above i’d love to hear your thoughts on them & any other great books your reading. This is a genre i haven’t delved into before so i’ve noted many new books to read from this video ❤❤❤ thank youuu
@tyrfishy6936 Жыл бұрын
This was so wonderful and inspiring. So good to see the existence and power of radical bookshops!
@KJaneable Жыл бұрын
Love this video! I had no idea about any of these bookshops and will certainly be making visits soon!
@Charlotte-hv6ll Жыл бұрын
I had no idea places like this existed, this is so cool! Thanks for opening my eyes to this
@jkally1 Жыл бұрын
I was surprised so many have still survive, I'd definitely like to support these types of bookshops
@mireiacruzabad2928 Жыл бұрын
LOOOVED IT! NICE TO SEE YOU BACK ON YOUR OWN SHOES!!XXX
@meganh144 Жыл бұрын
Loving the new style videos and more out and about content 😊
@p_p_p_p_7732 Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favourite videos of yours! ❤
@zofiabochenska1240 Жыл бұрын
Oh my, what a splendid video! Next time I'm in London (hopefully soon!) I have to visit at least one of them!
@IloveHeartlandX Жыл бұрын
Loved this video, given me some more places to add to the never ending list of London bookshops I want to visit!
@charliebrown1184 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video so much and I will definitely try to visit at least one of these places on my next visit to London!
@GloriaTulwan Жыл бұрын
Amazing video Hannah ! 💛🌼 All those librarians are so amazing! (also I want to buy every single book)
@Cozyarthur Жыл бұрын
Such a fantastic video! My tbr just went up a few numbers.!
@nakymatonlapsiN Жыл бұрын
I love this video! Gay's the word is one of my favourite places ever, Jim cultivates such a welcoming atmosphere there
@katiesawesomelife Жыл бұрын
One of my good friends wrote Bi The Way so it's so cool to see it feature in your video! I highly recommend it.
@ebsnotebook Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this!! Going to London next month so I saved everything 🤩 please have an art gallery crawl of the same style!?
@esalang Жыл бұрын
What an absolutely fantastic video, so good. I loved it so much
@smileykam Жыл бұрын
What an amazing video! Definitely well need to visit those books store next time i visit London!
@marialetizia2512 Жыл бұрын
I loved every minute of this video, wonderful😍
@kellynemecek5894 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to London soon and now thanks to you I have some exciting places to visit!
@niamhlikesplants Жыл бұрын
i am one of those teenagers who’s gone to gays the word and i love it so much, as soon as i saw the title i knew it would be in here and I was so excited you went there!
@nellien4802 Жыл бұрын
When she handed you the Vegetarian I was so excited. I loved that book, it's so strange and I still think about it all the time.
@JuMixBoox Жыл бұрын
What a lovely video! I'm sure I could spend hours at all of these.
@aglaelaberge8241 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos and this one is simply my favorite! I love books and reading and it makes me want to travel to UK just to go to these bookshops😍
@ciarahershey943 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video! Highly recommend The Care Manifesto and The Vegetarian!!
@niki3722 Жыл бұрын
This is the perfekt video for me rn because I'm always looking for book recommendations (especially from knowledgable book sellers) and I'm combing to London this Summer and was planning to visit book shops like that
@Lene-ib7qz 6 ай бұрын
Here from my "go big or go home"videos that i missed watchtour😊 great video
@bl1776 Жыл бұрын
I cannot believe that video was not recommended to me. I heard about it in your mid years goals check up. I am not a londoner and this is my kind of tourism. The shots in the streets are glorious
@jodie4251 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been trying to arrange a bookshop crawl of London and these are all being added to my list! Loved this video and the cute communities these bookshops have created
@liaro1446 Жыл бұрын
I love the video, thank you so much! Now I've got 13 more books on my shopping list 😄 I had so much fun watching that video and i would like to hear your opinion on them if you had read them ❤
@Mariajustmary Жыл бұрын
Great video! It gave me some nice places to visit when in London.
@shannon9251 Жыл бұрын
i've only ever been to gays the word, but jim and the rest of the staff have always been so so lovely! such a great vibe and a great selection of books!
@emmakates Жыл бұрын
love love love this video ❤️ and now it might be my life goal to open a radical queer bookshop
@Kelly-yo5cm Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this!! ❤
@PerovNigma Жыл бұрын
Ooh! 😃 I'm heading to London for Star Wars Celebration in a couple of weeks, I'll have to remember to visit these spots!
@keelys.2966 Жыл бұрын
i know where I need to go when i visit london again! ive been to gays the word but haven't been to any of the others and didnt even know they existed - very excited to visit them in the future :D
@MoeffMaehUndMuh Жыл бұрын
Its been soo inspiring to see these radical, feminist managers with cozy sweaters and soft voices, what a treat!
@megan6552 Жыл бұрын
Need to take the list to the library ❤
@zoeosman8313 Жыл бұрын
Bookmarks is just round the corner from my office! I love it there!
@dreambrother1240 Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant look at a world I would likely never come in contact with. Thank you Hannah for enriching my perspective and for a very interesting watch. Peace
@thenerrdpit7441 Жыл бұрын
I've been subscribed to your channel for at least 6 years (and the new channel as soon as you started it) now and have always loved it but especially lately, they are a source of HUGE joy for me. I tend to watch them after a long work day while eating dinner. absolutely love them, continue to rock, i loveee your content.❤
@proceduralgunk Жыл бұрын
Such a fantastic video!!
@chaaacka Жыл бұрын
Love love love this!
@KarouAuri Жыл бұрын
This was sooooo good
@miriams.4341 Жыл бұрын
My TBR list exploded during this video…😊
@TalBx Жыл бұрын
Loved this! ❤
@georgiah8162 Жыл бұрын
Love this video! X
@frey4456 Жыл бұрын
definitely need to visit some of these the next time i visit London!
@Cat-lp1be Жыл бұрын
I LOVE this video - probably one of my favourites ever. Sex and books are so interesting to me. Would love to see more like this, especially relating to kids books and what is available now! ❤
@Eyoki777 Ай бұрын
Some new ones for me. A wonderful thought!
@johnlondonbimeetup7961 Жыл бұрын
How did I not know about Bookmarx and Housmans? I'm sure Vaneet will also be very happy you highlight his new Bisexual Men Exist book too; great book.
@johnlondonbimeetup7961 Жыл бұрын
@hannahwitton I'm guessing this reply (also seen on a bunch of your other comments with same reply to them, username @hannah_witton0) is a copycat trying to leech, or even phish users/scam somehow? Should probably report?
@is-yn6jf Жыл бұрын
I absolutley loved this!
@praalgraf Жыл бұрын
oohh this was so cool!! notes taken for my next trip to london haha. cant wait for rowan to grow into a little feminist revolutionary
@ceryswakeman1548 Жыл бұрын
Common press is one of my fave. It's so sad common counter shut down but I'm really glad common press is still running. Such a great place.
@hatsandadreamcatcher Жыл бұрын
Amazing video ❤
@Sophie_Cleverly Жыл бұрын
I'm a bi and disabled children's author and I really wonder what the criteria is for being included in a shop like this? It was interesting to see the kids' sections in the book shops. I can see that they have some of my fave series that are similar to mine - so like Murder Most Unladylike has quite noteworthy representation in terms of having an Asian protagonist and a major character coming out as lesbian later on. But then there's something like Nevermoor which I would say is a lot more like my books in terms of just having a fairly diverse cast and a queer author. I have to wonder if I just need to increase the visibility of these aspects in my books or of myself... But I really feel quite afraid of doing that based on so much negative past experience 😢
@jw844 Жыл бұрын
Highly recommend everything by Cipher press, as recommended by the first bookshop!! Lovely to spot Nettleblack by Nat Reeve in the shop. This is my favourite book of all time, published by Cipher press last year. A book set in Victorian England featuring multiple sapphic and Non-binary characters solving mysteries and experiencing crushes! Great video!
@hamba1998 Жыл бұрын
This was so fun to watch!! I would love to visit some of these spaces when I'm next in London, although I fear for my bank account when I do!
@mithrilg2286 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! I only knew gay's the word so I'll definitely make time to drop by all the other ones! Though I work in Bloomsbury so I'll need to restrain myself from going too frequently for the sake of my wallet 😂
@manicantsettleonausername6789 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing video
@Sara-uq6km Жыл бұрын
I really hope to visit gays the word one day. When i heard about it for the first time it sounded like heaven. When i was 14 to imagine there was a shop where i didnt have to search for the two-three queer books that was in the ya section but instead pick between all queer books?! Although i migjt not be able to visit gays the word for some time an lgbt bookshop opened in the region where i lived recently and it felt like a miracle because i had never thought that would be possible in my area. I feel so lucky to have access to that space, it creates visbility on a whole new level.
@ojiverdeconfleco Жыл бұрын
This is making me so happy and like rekindling my activist fire. Books ❤
@n.a7993 Жыл бұрын
My town had no gay bars or anything like it when i moved here. Right after covid we got a LGBT bookshop and cafe - and suddenly it feels like the streets are swarmed by visable queer people. People who are proud of themselves and feel happy because our city offers things for them. Then half a year later we got a gay bar for the first time in 10 years. I'm so happy to see what is possible when queer people decide to make their place known in a town - cause we're here and we fit in and we deserve the places that embrace us
@thedanielleallen Жыл бұрын
this is so refreshing to see, especially the part about books for children...I'm a US viewer and these kinds of books are getting banned left and right over here!
@hannahwitton Жыл бұрын
It’s so sad!
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