Sheffield's smallest bookshop Novel opens in Queen of the Suburbs Coffee Shop today

Book store ‘Novel’ has launched as a 2x2m pop-up book store from a nook at the Queen of the Suburbs coffee shop, in School Road. Started by book-loving couple Katie and Joe last July, Novel has as a pop-up shop selling a curated selection of the pair’s favourite reads, as well as sifting through contemporary releases to find the most inspiring, innovative, and thought-provoking books out there.

Taking on their next adventure, the couple’s new branch will be putting up shop on a more permanent basis from School Lane starting today (February 16). All the books on sale at Novel are recommended by founders Katie and Joe, making the shop more personal and unique than the average high street bookstore.

Queen of the Suburbs, located at the top of Conduit Road, is itself a pink fever dream for coffee lovers, with the business centred around ethical trading, delicious coffee roasts to drink in or take-away, plus homemade sweet and savoury treats.

Having previously had a pop shop at Gerry’s Bakery, Rex Market and Tenaya Wine, Novel will be taking over a 2x2m space behind the recently renovated coffee shop, making it the smallest, and of course, cosiest bookshop in Sheffield.

Katie Haughey, from Novel, said: “Novel is a place where book-lovers can come by and grab a coffee whilst chatting about their favourite books as well as browse for the next book on their hitlist. We are super excited to have found a more permanent space within Queen of the Suburbs, and can’t wait to welcome our first customers this week.”

Open Thursday to Saturday, Novel is the perfect stop for avid page-turners looking for their next contemporary read, with the aim of helping readers find their perfect book match within their desired genre. For more information on Novel, visit their website, as well as their Facebook page. The store is open 7.30am to 3pm on Thursdays and Fridays and from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays.