Where to pick up your next favourite reads for summer…

So, it’s the first day of June and we can now begin looking forward to some summer sunshine. Whether you be jetting off somewhere on holiday or looking to make the most of a beautiful bright day here in Bristol, there’s nothing quite like whiling the hours away outside with a good book and when it comes to picking up a new read, there is only one place to go – the oh so fabulous “Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights” in Bath.

Tucked away on John Street, Mr B’s Emporium is an independent bookshop and, as its name suggests, it is an utter delight! Truly a place for book lovers, the shop offers a huge variety of genres, the staff are all extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they do and there are various literary events held throughout the year also.

One of the most lovely thing about Mr B’s however are the reading spa and subscription packages that they offer which are a fantastic gift idea too. With a reading spa you are invited to the shop to discuss your reading likes and dislikes with one of the team (over coffee and cake I might add!) after which you are introduced to a tower of books which could suit your tastes. The subscription is similar but after an initial consultation with one of the staff, they are then appointed as your bibliotherapist and will choose and post to you each month a beautifully wrapped book – what a lovely way to start each new month!

If you have not already been and are looking for something new to get into over the summer, you know where to go at the weekend…I could lose an entire day with Mr B and am looking forward to my next visit already!