Buchladen Erlkoenig

Great specialised choice of books. They also do tours of Stuttgart at certain times.

Best LGBT bookstore with really the latest releases.

Great store! #loveislove

I had a very specific request, not a particular title, but a list of requirements the book should meet. I received wonderful advice, as if they had memorized every book in their inventory. The book they recommended was exactly what I needed. I doubt there's a book out there that could have better fulfilled my specific request. In general, the store has a noticeable focus on gay men. Other queer people will certainly find something, but the first thing you notice is a series of scantily clad or even completely naked men on the covers. The organization by label rather than genre isn't quite what I like in a bookstore either. Frankly, I don't really care which queer relationships or people appear in the book I'm reading; I just appreciate being able to be sure beforehand that not every single character is cisgender and straight. It would be much more important for me to know in advance whether I'm holding a thriller, a fantasy novel, or a cheesy romance. If I were in Stuttgart more often, I would certainly spend all my money here.

I finally got the books I've been looking for for ages (no luck in regular bookstores. They're just not tolerant enough). Sure, I love ordering from Amazon, but I love browsing through bookstores and making new discoveries even more. This is THE LGBTQIA+ bookstore for me in the Stuttgart/Tübingen area. My ally mom is also thrilled. Thank you for being there!