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LONDON’S NEWEST BOOKSHOP & BOUTIQUE TRAVEL AGENCY

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Reading Room in Residence

BY TRAVELLERS' TALES

Curated book collections for exceptional spaces, shaped around individual interests, stories and surroundings.

From private homes and country estates to yachts, boutique hotels and members’ clubs, Reading Room in Residence is our new bespoke literary curation service, creating personal book collections for extraordinary spaces around the world.

Bespoke book collections, thoughtfully curated for extraordinary spaces...

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From private homes and country estates to yachts, hotels and members’ clubs, Reading Room in Residence is our new bespoke literary curation service, creating personal book collections for extraordinary spaces around the world.

Bespoke book collections, thoughtfully curated for extraordinary spaces...

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Three levels of curation

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The Console

A curated collection for a coffee table, console or central surface, bringing together illustrated titles spanning travel, photography, art, fashion, interiors, culture and more.

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The Corner

An intimate collection for a reading corner, shelving or a smaller area within a room, shaped around chosen subjects, destinations or interests.

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The Room

The complete service, curating an entire library or book-lined interior from its initial concept through to sourcing, arrangement and installation.

HOW IT WORKS

Rather than just filling shelves by colour, size or metre, every commission begins with a more personal question…

“Who will read these books?”

We start with a conversation, exploring your interests, travels, favourite places and the kind of collection you want to create. From there, we develop a carefully considered selection of titles that reflects both the individual and the setting.

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Each collection is built book by book, balancing subject, visual appeal, format and budget. We source across contemporary publishing, specialist booksellers and, where appropriate, first editions and more collectible volumes.

Photo: Paul Craig, Interiors: Helen Pink Interiors

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HOW IT WORKS

Rather than just filling shelves by colour, size or metre, every commission begins with a more personal question…

“Who will read these books?”

We start with a conversation, exploring your interests, travels, favourite places and the kind of collection you want to create. From there, we develop a carefully considered selection of titles that reflects both the individual and the setting.

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Each collection is built book by book, balancing subject, visual appeal, format and budget. We source across contemporary publishing, specialist booksellers and, where appropriate, first editions and more collectible volumes.

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Photo: Paul Craig, Interiors: Helen Pink Interiors

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We are committed to supporting wildlife and vital habitats from critical threats and as such, we donate to WildAid.

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MORE THAN A LIBRARY

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Start your collection

A personal library can be shaped around the places you love, the subjects you return to and the way you live.

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Whether you are creating a collection for a home, yacht, hotel or another special space, we can help bring it together book by book.

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Contact Us

87 Wimpole Street

Marylebone,

London, WIG 9RL

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0203 931 5500

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hello@travellerstaleslondon.co.uk

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