The Common Press Shoreditch

This is such a wonderful space for anybody in the LGBTQ+ community are you and anybody who is interested in learning more about us. Grab a nice coffee grab some books there are so many seats in the room the atmosphere is very nice. I would go here if I lived in London every day.

An amazing selection of books, cozy place to have a tea, a good program with reading and workshops that’s very welcoming. Very friendly staff

Absolutely wonderful bookshop, with fantastic queer representation! The staff were helpful and welcoming and I got a tasty cold chocolate that came quickly. There was a good range of options and comfortable spots the browse. They had by favourite fantasy queer trilogy ‘A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske’. I will definitely be coming back in the future. I picked up two books and a drink all reasonably priced. They also host events, I would love to attend one.

This is a wonderful space, not just as a bookshop but a community space that often has events/ discussions that provides opportunities to listen, learn and enjoy. They have are good range of books ranging from a large young adults section to politics, poetry and fiction. Many of the books feature or centre Queer and or People of Colour. Anyone that walks in the door here is sure to feel the love and passion that has gone into creating this place. We must keep supporting these important community spaces. Drop in for a coffee sometime, it's worth it.

Cosy bookstore that would have been enjoyable on another day perhaps with less people at the event. However, when I attended there I had travelled far and needed the restroom but they only have 1 and it said on the door ‘out of service’ but because this was an event with lots of people we all still had to use it. They said the problem was just that the door wouldn’t lock, so I was anxious that someone would open the door but then what made it much much worse for me was the fact that I only discovered after on my way out that there was no water coming out of the tap! So I couldn’t wash my hands and there was an empty bottle of soap and no hand sanitiser or anything. I felt disgusting for the rest of the event especially as there were so many of us using it and only 1 restroom not working and to make matters worse I had to get food after… I actually ended up leaving early because I can be very susceptible to getting major skin rashes and I take my hygiene seriously. I found it quite off putting…