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

19 Micklegate, York YO1 6JH

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

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

14 Colliergate, York YO1 8BP

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

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

8 Bootham, York YO30 7BL

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

13 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN

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

70 Micklegate, York YO1 6LF

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

8 Minster Gates, York YO1 7HL

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

20 Coney Street, York YO1 9ND

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

5 Patrick Pool, York YO1 8BB

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

1 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT

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

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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

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

York St John University, York

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

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

Venues across York

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

York

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

Libraries across York

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

Across York libraries

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

University of York

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