Independent romance bookshop that opened in August 2026 in the heart of the Cotswolds. Run by mother-daughter duo Holly and Maria (who moved from New Zealand), Hollyhocks specialises in romance subgenres including young adult, fantasy, dark romance, contemporary, and LGBTQ+. Alongside titles from traditional and independently published authors, the shop stocks special editions, vintage classics, and curated gift items. Holly built her romance-reader community online as @_h.reads (149,000+ followers across Instagram and TikTok), and the shop is designed as a physical meet-up destination for that online fandom. Planned programming includes book clubs, new-release pre-orders, and author events.
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Store details
- 85-87 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JF, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
- Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00