Nellie Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 My husband has bought me a Book Spa as a present! It's from an independent bookshop in Bath. You go along and chat to the owner for an hour or so whilst sat in a comfy chair with some tea and cake. The shop owner listens to what you like to read and then makes suggestions about what else you might like to try. Included in the gift is a some of money to spend on books from the shop. You then get time in the "Bibliotherapy Room" to look at the suggestions and decide what you would like! The Bibliotherapy room is wonderful, comfy chairs, a fire, beautiful decor. The staff are wonderful, they know their books and can't do enough to help. The shop itself is stunning, and is almost like stepping into a make believe shop from a book, its so perfect. I am so excited about my Book Spa, I will let you all know how I get on and what books I come back with! Am I allowed to put the link up for folks, or is that advertising? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I thought it was a wonderful idea, something a bit different from "I know you like books so I got you book vouchers" !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 That sounds great! Can't wait to hear all about it when you've given it a whirl! They'll have to watch out though, there could be a queue forming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Oh wow! That sounds like total bliss to me! I hope this kind of thing catches on elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 That sounds AMAZING!! I'm very jealous. Have a wonderful time:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carm Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 That sounds like heaven- I hope it catches on in the States!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Wonderful...sounds like an ideal place to while away some 'me' time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Thats my kinda pressie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Oh wow that sounds wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I've never heard of such a thing, and I'm so jealous! Have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 The perfect gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 If the staff really know their stuff, then this is truly an interesting idea! I'm just a little bit sceptical, I'm afraid that most on this forum could give them a run for their money. But it does sound like a great idea. And a huge applaud to your husband for coming up with a present that wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopyloo100 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 It certainly does sound a good idea in theory, I'd certainly love to give it a go for the experience! Have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Wow. That sounds amazing. Please post the link. I would love to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Am I allowed to put the link up for folks, or is that advertising? I don't see why not. It's not like you're advertising your own site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Wow, what a unique gift idea! The perfect present for a booklover. Please do post the link - I'd love to have a look. Very thoughtful of your husband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'm just a little bit sceptical, I'm afraid that most on this forum could give them a run for their money. Ah, that goes without sayig - I reckon our members are rather a special lot. It's like a case of "If Carlsberg ran bookshops..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Wouldn't it be awesome to have a job where you can talk to people about books all day, and recommend them things they might like? And I mean specifically in the environment described by Nellie, not just working in a bookshop (although I'd take that too!) I bet jobs there would be very hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 The shop is called Mr B's Emporium Of Reading Delights. 10/10 for the name of the shop I say! The Book Spa is about half way down the page. When I called up to book, they asked me briefly what I liked to read and what sorts of things I was interested in, as depending what I wanted to talk about depended which one of their team talked to me. If the staff really know their stuff, then this is truly an interesting idea! I'm just a little bit sceptical, I'm afraid that most on this forum could give them a run for their money. But it does sound like a great idea. To be fair, they seem to know their stuff, but they don't pretend to know it all. I am sure an hour with someone from this forum who is as passionate about books as they are would be a treat for them too! The one thing I really like about the shop is that when you walk in you are not confronted with the Bestseller lists like in the high street chains. They have their own lists for different genres full of all sorts of books, some well known, some not, but it gives you a chance to discover something new. They won independent bookseller of the year 2008, and well deserved too is what I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have lived near to Bath for the last twenty years. I don't know how long this shop has been there, but I have never heard of or seen it before! It's in a fairly quite street behind the main shopping street. I will definitely be paying a visit to it when I go into Bath next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I think they have only been open a couple of years. I came across it quite by accident when I was there looking for something else. It's a real find and they deserve success! I'd love to know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Look forward to hearing more about that Nellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Wow - that sounds really great! I wish you a wonderful day there and am curious to hear how you liked it and which books they recommended to you - and after some time it would be great to hear whether you liked their books. I also hope that this idea spreads...may be I should start telling all the book sellers I come accross about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 I will certainly report back. They have asked me what sort of books I have read recently and what I do and don't like, so I think it is quite tailored to each individual. I am so excited!! (is that sad?!?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I don't think you will get anyone on a book forum thinking you're sad! I'm very excited for you and can't wait to hear all about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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