The Reading Room

The reading room is a destination in its own right — a place where you can settle into a worn armchair by tall windows and lose an afternoon in a book, no purchase required. Shelves line the walls with reference copies, browsing finds, and quiet treasures. There's no rush here. If you find something you love, wonderful — but if you just want to read, that's exactly what the room is for.

A small self-serve counter offers tea and coffee — pay what you'd like in the honesty box. Quiet conversation is welcome, but we keep the room phone-call-free so everyone can hear themselves think. It's a place for readers, not a café, and that's the whole idea.

Once a month, the reading room becomes a gathering place for our book club. We rotate between new releases and carefully chosen second-hand classics — always something worth reading, always people worth talking to about it. Anyone is welcome to join, whether you've read the book or just want to listen. Ask us in-store or use the contact form to find out what we're reading next and when we meet.

Throughout the year, we host small author readings and poetry evenings in the reading room. These are intimate gatherings — seating is limited and the atmosphere is unhurried. Upcoming events are announced in the shop and online. Drop us a line if you'd like to know what's coming.