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Once a fortnight, our little ritual is getting the kids to school and going out for breakfast. The other half was cravin...
20/04/2026

Once a fortnight, our little ritual is getting the kids to school and going out for breakfast. The other half was craving steak and eggs from unreal! I loved my panko covered boiled eggs and my flat white was just the CUTEST!

We’ve had a little glow up and even summoned the sunshine ☀️ -New shelving finally and loving how it looks ✔️ -Return of...
19/04/2026

We’ve had a little glow up and even summoned the sunshine ☀️

-New shelving finally and loving how it looks ✔️
-Return of the seasonal reads section ladder ✔️
-Food hygiene rating on display ✔️
-Book dress out of storage 🙌🏼 ✔️

Feeling good this bright and shiny Sunday morning at

Made it to Saturday… just about.It’s been one of those weeks. Non stop, slightly chaotic and powered almost entirely by ...
18/04/2026

Made it to Saturday… just about.

It’s been one of those weeks. Non stop, slightly chaotic and powered almost entirely by coffee and the odd crispy Diet Coke. Today isn’t about slowing down though, it’s all about resetting and getting everything ready for tomorrow.

There’s something quite satisfying knowing it all leads to a full table, fresh stock and a busy market Sunday’s. I wouldn’t have it any other way!

What are you up to this Saturday?

When we say we like to do things right, we mean it!Did you know, that if you include any kind of consumables in your boo...
16/04/2026

When we say we like to do things right, we mean it!

Did you know, that if you include any kind of consumables in your book packages you need to be registered as a food business and have an inspection?

We will be proudly displaying our ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ award at each market so you know you can buy in good faith and secure that all protocols are followed. We’re fully HMRC compliant/registered and insured too. How many others can say the same? Be careful who you buy from!

12/04/2026

It’s been a bookish kinda week! With so many recommendations on a weekly basis, it’s so hard not to succumb and add to my ridiculously long tbr lol…yes I’m blaming you all 🤔😆

A mix of new and preloved of course.

Spot any faves?

Ouseburn ready! Breakfast courtesy of   and absolutely unreal! Weather typically northern but we don’t let that put us o...
11/04/2026

Ouseburn ready!

Breakfast courtesy of and absolutely unreal! Weather typically northern but we don’t let that put us off.

A little stack of intention and impulse! Books I’ve purchased so far in April.Some picked with purpose for my 52 week ch...
08/04/2026

A little stack of intention and impulse! Books I’ve purchased so far in April.

Some picked with purpose for my 52 week challenge, others because they called to me and I didn’t want to say no.

Tell me, are you a strict TBR reader or a mood reader who just goes with it?

📕 Have you read any from this pile?

Sometimes I think about how easy it would be to simply wrap a book, tie a ribbon and call it done. But that’s never been...
07/04/2026

Sometimes I think about how easy it would be to simply wrap a book, tie a ribbon and call it done.

But that’s never been what this is. What we are.

Every fold, every detail, every finishing touch is chosen with care. Not just to look beautiful, but to feel meaningful. To turn a book into something worth giving, worth receiving, worth remembering.

There are quicker ways to do this. Easier ways too. And I see them, often. It sounds like a quick and easy way to make some extra cash.

But what we create was never meant to be rushed or replicated without thought. It’s built on time, intention and a genuine love for the experience of gifting stories.

That’s the difference.

And that’s what makes each one quietly, unmistakably The Hidden Library.

Not to mention we’re fully HMRC compliant, PLI covered, Local Authority registered.

Well stocked this bright Easter morning at Tynemouth Tynemouth Market
05/04/2026

Well stocked this bright Easter morning at Tynemouth Tynemouth Market

Easter Sunday at Tynemouth Market as usual 📚I’m here with tables full of books, ready for a busy day of browsing and goo...
05/04/2026

Easter Sunday at Tynemouth Market as usual 📚

I’m here with tables full of books, ready for a busy day of browsing and good conversations. If you’re out and about, come and have a look and find your next read.

Happy Easter 🤍

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