Circus of Books

What you’ll find

LGBTQ+ books and magazines, adult films, toys, underwear, fetish pieces, cheeky gifts and work by queer artists shown through The Gallery at Circus. The shop's value is the collision of cultural history and current nightlife retail rather than a generic adult-store assortment.

Best time to browse

Go on a weekday afternoon to browse the books and gallery at an easy pace. Thursday through Saturday work better for a pre-bar stop because the original shop stays open until 23:00; use the separate Circus of Books West branch if shopping after midnight is the priority.

Online store & international shipping

The web shop ships throughout the United States and US territories. Orders normally process in one to two business days; economy delivery is listed as five to eight business days and becomes free above the published USD 50 threshold. The operator does not advertise international shipping.

Payment methods

The online shop accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Cash App Pay. Treat those as verified web methods; ask at the register before relying on a specific mobile wallet in the physical store.

Privacy & inclusion

Online orders use plain brown boxes and tracking is sent separately, useful for adult purchases. In person, the shop is an openly queer cultural landmark and adult retailer, so expect explicit merchandise alongside books and art; contact the store directly for detailed step-free-access questions.