About
Category Is Books is a shop in Glasgow. Located at 34 Allison St, Glasgow G42 8NN, UK.
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What People Say
“Category Is Books is highly praised for its warm atmosphere, diverse and curated collection, and friendly, welcoming staff. Customers appreciate its inclusive environment and unique offerings, making it a favorite spot for book lovers in Glasgow.”
Location
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMToday
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Events at Category Is Books
22 upcoming · 50 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
May 2026
May
16
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
17
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
20
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
21
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
21
Queer Baking Club
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
May
22
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
23
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
24
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
27
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
27
Queer Writing Workshop
06:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
May
28
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
28
Queer Horror Club
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
May
29
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
30
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
31
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
31
Literary Queery Book Club
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
June 2026
Jun
2
Asexuality Discussion Group
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Jun
3
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
Jun
4
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
Jun
5
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
Jun
6
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
Jun
7
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
Past events (last 90 days)
February 2026
Feb
15
Book discussion with Adam Zmith and Tash Walker
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Feb
18
(Histories of) TRANS MISOGYNY WORKSHOP
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Feb
19
LEAN CAT, SAVAGE CAT BOOK LAUNCH
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Feb
22
LITERARY QUEERY BOOK CLUB
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Feb
25
QUEER WRITERS GROUP
06:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Feb
26
QUEER HORROR CLUB
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
March 2026
Mar
6
LOVE LETTER TO LEATHERDYKES ZINE LAUNCH
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Mar
11
T-FAGS BOOK LAUNCH
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Mar
12
QUEER BAKING CLUB
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Mar
14
Weekend Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Event
Mar
15
PLANT SLUTS Focus Group
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Mar
19
TRANS HISTORY NIGHT
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Mar
22
LITERARY QUEERY BOOK CLUB MEETS
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Mar
25
QUEER WRITING WORKSHOP
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Mar
26
QUEER HORROR CLUB MEETS
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Mar
27
Community Protest to Save Trongate 103
12:00 PMCity Property Offices
Community
April 2026
Apr
2
Asexual Discussion Group
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
5
South Asian Queer Book Club
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
9
T-Fags Book Launch
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
10
Paperback Tour - Category Is Books
12:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
10
Queer Friday - Prom Divas
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
10
Queer in a Wee Place : Small Nations, Sexuality & Scotland
12:00 AM
Community
Apr
16
BO
Bookshop Event Night
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
17
LG
LGBTQIA+ Reading Group
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
17
BO
Bookshop Event Night
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
17
CO
Community Reading Group
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
24
LG
LGBTQIA+ Reading Group
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
24
BO
Bookshop Evening Workshop
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
29
Queer Writers Workshop
06:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
30
Bookshop Reopens
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
30
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
Apr
30
Queer Horror Club Meets
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
May 2026
May
1
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
1
CA
Category Is Books
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Event
May
2
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
3
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
3
Literary Queery Book Club
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
May
6
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
7
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
7
Trans History Night
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
May
8
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
9
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
10
Book event for How Queer Bookshops Changed the World
12:00 AM
Community
May
10
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
10
South Asian Queer Book Club
07:00 PMCategory Is Books
Community
May
13
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
13
Glasgow Frontrunners Trans Community Run
06:30 PMCategory Is Books
Health
May
14
A Queer Scrapbook Book Launch
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
14
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
May
15
Bookshop Opening Hours
11:00 AMCategory Is Books
Community
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