Cogito Books

Cogito Books is an independent bookshop with a unique and carefully curated collection of titles, beautifully presented in a welcoming and relaxing environment.

From the moment you cross our threshold from the cobbled street, the atmosphere is calming, civilised, and you can tell that this is a place where books are loved and shared.

Individuals and families of all ages come from far and wide to browse. Our shelves are laden with an extensive range of books and our friendly, knowledgeable booksellers are always on hand to help you find just the right book.

An Evening with John Lewis-Stempel

Tuesday 19th March, 7:30pm

Nature writing has long been a particular favourite here at Cogito Books and so it is with great ...

The Cogito Reading Treat

A bespoke personal book consultation - the perfect gift.

Book Groups

Fiction Book Group

Wednesday 23rd January, 7:30pm

Children's Book Group

Saturday 2nd February, 4:30pm

Crime Book Group

Wednesday 13th February, 7:30pm

Ordering Service

Next day ordering service available - efficient and reliable for all books in print.

Hexham Book Festival 2019

Friday 26th April, 9:00am

Friday 26th April to Sunday 5th May

Dates for the 2019 Hexham Book Festival are now ...

Happy Book Readers

Cogito is a bookshop you enter with anticipation and leave with satisfaction - always.

Cogito has an eclectic, inspiring and clever range of books, tempting you to read widely and differently; if the one you want isn't there, staff source it in the blink of an eye.

Folk young and old are constantly enthralled by magical window displays and book group discussions, coupled with ever-helpful, attentive and knowledgeable staff. A Mecca for bibliophiles across the county.

The best Saturday mornings are spent in Cogito!

It's exciting to pass through the door of Cogito Books, because I know I'm going to leave with a book I haven't yet met and wouldn't have found without the friendly expertise of Claire and Hilary. They have all the books you expect and then the leavening of the unexpected, and they know how to match books to their proper readers.

Just the best independent bookshop I know. Worth a round trip of 50 miles! Always helpful and friendly with great recommendations and an exciting range of book events. It's so exciting to be involved!

Cogito is an independent book shop located in the historic Tynedale market town of Hexham.

2 Cogito is an independent book shop located in the historic Tynedale market town of Hexham.

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Cogito Books

Cogito Books is an independent bookshop with a unique and carefully curated collection of titles, beautifully presented in a welcoming and relaxing environment.

Cogito Books is an independent bookshop with a unique and carefully curated collection of titles, beautifully presented in a welcoming and relaxing environment.

An Evening with John Lewis-Stempel

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The Cogito Reading Treat

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