Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights
About
Mr B's is the kind of bookshop that makes you believe in the future of physical retail. Tucked into John Street in the centre of Bath, it's an independent bookshop that has won national awards for its commitment to personal bookselling — the signature 'Reading Spa' experience (a one-to-one consultation where a bookseller selects titles based on your tastes, delivered with a glass of wine or cup of tea) is famous among book lovers. The shop itself is beautifully curated — not enormous, but every book feels hand-picked rather than algorithmically placed. Staff recommendations are genuine and passionate. The children's section is excellent. Events — author signings, reading groups, and literary evenings — happen regularly and draw a devoted audience. The name is playful and the atmosphere is warm, but the bookselling is serious and knowledgeable. If you tell a staff member what you've loved recently, they'll find you something you didn't know you needed. The Reading Spa must be booked in advance and is a genuinely lovely gift for a book lover. It's a Bath institution and a reminder that some experiences simply can't be replicated online.
https://www.mrbsemporium.com/ 01225 331155
Tickets & Pricing
Reading Spa from £60 (includes selected books).
Opening Times
Mon-Sat 9:30-17:30, Sun 11:00-17:00.
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