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Second-hand bookshop supporting Amnesty International, with book donations and volunteering opportunities.

19 Micklegate, York YO1 6JH

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Acomb independent bookshop and cafe stocking new and pre-loved books, local authors and hosting talks, workshops and write-alongs.

89 Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BU

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Independent crime-focused bookshop covering crime fiction, true crime, mystery and related literary events.

14 Colliergate, York YO1 8BP

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Independent rare-book business specialising in modern first editions, literature, poetry and books on books.

Unit 16, Bull Commercial Centre, Stockton Lane, York YO32 9LE

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Specialist York bookseller in rare and out-of-print architecture, design, gardens, photography and fine art.

8 Bootham, York YO30 7BL

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Independent city-centre bookshop selling and ordering books from its High Petergate shop.

13 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN

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Rare-book dealer specialising in important books, first editions, signed and inscribed copies and manuscripts.

70 Micklegate, York YO1 6LF

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Long-established antiquarian and second-hand bookseller buying and selling across a broad range of subjects.

8 Minster Gates, York YO1 7HL

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Poetry-led bookshop on Coney Street developing readings, launches, a reading room and workshop space.

20 Coney Street, York YO1 9ND

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Independent specialist bookshop focused on LGBTQ+ books and diverse science fiction and fantasy.

5 Patrick Pool, York YO1 8BB

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Large independent bookshop on Museum Street with a year-round author-event and reading-group programme.

1 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT

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York independent small press publishing poetry, prose and hybrid writing in small numbered editions; its submissions page is currently closed.

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York-based publisher and zine project promoting local authors, submissions and literary events.

York

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York-rooted independent publisher of poetry and prose, with a submissions route for strong completed projects.

York

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York Centre for Print offering letterpress and book-arts workshops, memberships, equipment access, events and collaborative publishing activity.

The Old School House, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW

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York St John hub for writing events, projects and publications, working with literary and community partners.

York St John University, York

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York-based book production service for authors and independent publishers covering editing, design, printing, binding, ebooks and distribution.

64 Hallfield Road, Layerthorpe, York YO31 7ZQ

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York-rooted spoken-word collective programming poetry slams, workshops, open mics, gigs and performance opportunities.

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Long-established York writing support group providing a local route into peer contact, meetings and writing activity.

York

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York's public library network, with city and community branches, borrowing, reading groups, events and practical access to books and information.

Libraries across York

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Citywide library support for reading groups, including group book sets and volunteer-run groups at some libraries.

Across York libraries

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Regular open-mic spoken-word event in York welcoming readers and listeners, usually on the first Tuesday of the month.

Exhibition Hotel, Bootham, York YO30 7BW

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University of York programme of public readings, conversations and workshops with contemporary writers.

University of York

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Professional training seminar in York for booksellers, librarians and collectors covering the rare and second-hand book trade.

Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NQ

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Major York rare, antiquarian and out-of-print book fair bringing booksellers and book-related trades to the city.

York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX

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University of York-led annual festival with a substantial programme of author talks, books and ideas events across the city.

University and city venues across York

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York literary festival presenting author events and book-focused programming, with additional events beyond its main annual festival period.

Venues across York

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