A bookshop, café and lending library in Gigiri
Come for the espresso, stay for the stories. Five years of hand-picked books, coffee roasted to our own profile, and a quiet corner to sit in.
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Three things under one roof
Books to keep, coffee to sit with, and a library to borrow from.
The Café
Espresso roasted to our own profile, pastries in the morning, and shelves within reach of every table.
The Library
The library came first — five years of hand-picked fiction and non-fiction, still growing. Members borrow from the whole collection.
Gatherings
Readings, book launches, art openings and community nights, hosted in the café and the gallery.
Coming up:
Singing in the Rain — new work by Samuel Muriithi, on the gallery walls until 8 November. Samuel leads an Imaginative Sketching workshop on Saturday 7 November, 3–5pm. KSh 3,500.
Book Club — Saturday 10 October, 10am–12pm, The Joy Luck Club. KSh 1,100 per person. Optional Writing Hour begins a 9.
Every Sunday: brewing class with our baristas, 10am–12pm. KSh 1,500 per person.
Sign-up and payment in advance are essential for all events.
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An occasional note — when new books land, and before each gathering. Nothing more often than that. Your first espresso is on us.
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