BookstoreAn independent bookshop with a reading corner and a coffee machine

Books worth staying up for

Arabic and English fiction, non-fiction, children's books and gifts, chosen by people who read them. Ask for a recommendation or order what we do not have.

Tables of books in a bookstore
Page & Pause Books
Special orders
1 to 3 weeks
Book club
Monthly
Arabic and English
2 languages

Services

Services

What we do, in plain words.

  1. 01

    Arabic literature

    Novels, poetry and essays from across the Arab world, including new voices from the Gulf.

    Books from 2 KWD
  2. 02

    English fiction and non-fiction

    Contemporary and classic titles, business, history and self-development.

    Books from 3 KWD
  3. 03

    Children's corner

    Picture books, early readers and bilingual stories for every age.

    Books from 1.5 KWD
  4. 04

    Special orders

    Tell us a title and we order it from our distributors, usually in one to three weeks.

    No service fee
  5. 05

    Book gifts

    Wrapped books with a handwritten note, or a bundle chosen for the person you describe.

    Wrapping from 1 KWD
  6. 06

    Book club

    A monthly discussion in Arabic or English with tea, a clear reading list and a friendly moderator.

    Free for members

How it works

How it works

  1. 1

    Browse or ask

    Visit us, or message the title or the type of book you want.

  2. 2

    We check stock

    We confirm if it is on the shelf, or order it and tell you the wait.

  3. 3

    Pick up or delivery

    Collect from the shop, or get delivery across Kuwait on request.

  4. 4

    Join the circle

    Come to a reading, a signing or the monthly book club.

Schedule

Schedule

  • First Thursday · 19:00Arabic book club
  • Second Saturday · 11:00Children's story hour
  • Third Wednesday · 19:30English book club
  • Last Friday · 17:30Author evening or signing

Why us

Why us

  • 01

    Chosen by readers

    Staff pick cards on every table.

  • 02

    Both languages

    Arabic and English shelves of equal weight.

  • 03

    A place to linger

    Reading corner and coffee machine.

Reviews

Reviews

They asked what I last enjoyed and handed me three books. I bought all three.

Reader, DasmanSample review

The children's corner is calm, and the story hour is the best part of our month.

Mother of twoSample review

A kind group, a well-chosen list and no pressure to speak. I have read more this year than in five.

Book club memberSample review

Questions

Questions

Do you ship books?

State your delivery areas, fee and time. Many small shops deliver across Kuwait within one to two days.

Can you order a book you do not stock?

Yes. Tell us the title, author or ISBN. We give you the price and expected time before you commit.

Do you sell second-hand books?

If you do, say so, and how you grade condition.

Are events free?

Say which events are free and which need booking. Always state the capacity.

Booking

Booking

Tell us what you need and we will confirm on WhatsApp.

We reply on WhatsApp.

Opening hours

Opening hours

Saturday to Thursday
10:00 to 21:00
Friday
15:00 to 21:00

Contact

Contact

Talk to us directly.

  • Call+965 5000 0226
  • WhatsApp+96550000226
  • Emailhello@example.com
  • AddressGround floor, Souk area, Kuwait City. Parking at the back.
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