In detail
Every member of staff reads widely, and it shows in what ends up on the shelf.
Curated new releases — A shelf chosen by staff, not by publisher promotion budgets.
Special orders — Anything not in stock, ordered in within two to three days.
Children’s and young adult — A genuinely well-read children’s section, not an afterthought.
Local and regional authors — A dedicated shelf for writers from the area.
Author events and signings — Regular readings, mostly free, check the calendar.
Book clubs — Two running groups, new members always welcome.
Why we don’t try to stock everything
A shop trying to hold every book in print ends up with a shelf nobody has actually read. We would rather hold less, and know all of it.
If we don’t have something, we can nearly always order it — the difference is what we choose to have on the shelf without being asked.
Asked often
The questions we are asked most often.
Can you order a book you don’t stock?
Yes, almost always, usually within two to three days.
Do you have a book club?
Two running groups, new members welcome any time.
Do you host author events?
Regularly — check the calendar in-store or online.
Can staff recommend something for me?
That’s most of what we do — tell us what you’ve liked.
Do you sell second-hand books?
A small second-hand shelf, mostly donated stock.
Do you gift wrap?
Free, year round.
Ask us for a recommendation
Tell us what you’ve enjoyed and we’ll find your next book.