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.

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

Tuesday 10th September, 7:30pm

If, like us, you’re a fan of Margaret Atwood then you’ll have been on tenterhooks waiting for ...

The Cogito Reading Treat

A bespoke personal book consultation - the perfect gift.

Book Groups

Book Group - The Choice is Yours...

Wednesday 28th August, 7:30pm

Crime Book Group

Wednesday 11th September, 7:30pm

Children's Book Group

Saturday 14th September, 4:30pm

Ordering Service

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

Where's Wally Hunt in Hexham

The brilliant ‘Where’s Wally Hunt’ is back in Hexham, running from 22nd July until 3rd September ...

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.

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

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The Cogito Reading Treat

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