Frequently asked questions

We curate both new and carefully selected used books across horror, sci-fi, fantasy, crime, and esoteric genres. Each book is chosen with passion and purpose.

Absolutely. We welcome book donations that align with our genre specialties. Our team will review contributions to ensure they meet our curated standards.

We're creating a vibrant community space with book clubs, game nights, writing workshops, and themed events that celebrate genre fiction and local creativity.

Yes! Our online shop is hosted on Bookshop.org, a platform dedicated to suppoert independent bookshops. You can browse and purchase books through our Ritual Reads Booshop.org page (use Shop Online button in the menu at the top of the page), with every order fulfilled by Bookshop.org/Gardners.

Your purchase directly supports Ritual Reads — so whether you're visiting us in Whitchurch or shopping from afar, the magic finds its way to you.

How does Ritual Reads get credit?

When you arrive via our link, Ritual Reads is automatically cookied to your browser session — you don't need to sign in or manually choose us. However, if you already have a Bookshop.org account with a different bookshop saved, we recommend clicking "Choose a Bookshop" once you land on the site and searching for Ritual Reads to ensure every purchase is credited to us. Once set on your account, it stays saved for all future visits.