Au Coin des Mots: Discovering an Independent Bookshop in Reims

At the corner of Rue Favart d’Herbigny and Avenue Jean Jaurès, Au Coin des Mots opened its doors a year ago. We met with Claudia Nicastro, who runs this independent bookshop bringing life to this neighborhood of Reims.

A curated selection

As soon as you walk through the doors of the bookshop, inspiration strikes instantly. The layout allows us to wander through various genres, from crime fiction to romance, as well as classics and children’s literature. This diverse selection enables anyone to find a book that suits them and discover new titles, guided by Claudia’s thoughtful recommendations.

Claudia’s 3 recommendations

Claudia’s current favorite book

Her current favorite is Joseph dans la nuit (Joseph in the Night), a book written by Olivier Grondeau recounting his years of imprisonment in Iran after being arrested for no reason. The cover of Olivier Grondeau’s narrative, like Claudia’s other favorites, is marked with a small star on the bookshop’s shelves.

Non-French books

According to Claudia, there is strong demand for books in languages other than French, which are regularly ordered. The biggest challenge remains sourcing and supply for independent bookshops, as well as for major retail chains.

We asked Claudia for her favorite quote about reading, and she shared:

“Reading nurtures the soul” – Voltaire

Practical information:

  • Address: 128 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 51100 Reims
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Phone: +33 3 52 82 83 95
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/librairieaucoindesmots/

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