Cogito Books is at the heart of Hexham's vibrant and independent community. We use our enthusiasm and expertise to make book buying in Cogito personal, pleasurable and interesting.

Since opening in 2001, we have dedicated our energies to the values we believe in: discovering reading gems, delivering the best customer service, and creating a place of inspiration. We know that when people shop for books they are not just paying for a commodity, they are buying something that touches their lives and that is what drives us. In an increasingly homogenous world, people know that Cogito will welcome them in, have exciting things going on, remember their tastes and recognise their faces; a haven of peace in a busy world.

Cogito Books is a place people return to, whether they are locals or visitors to Northumberland. Our comfy sofas, thoughtful displays, engaging children’s area and even spare specs if you’ve forgotten your own, all promote a happy browsing experience and serendipitous discovery.

We carefully select our books on a daily basis, searching out thought provoking, beautiful and entertaining titles, tailoring our choices to our customers. We love to make informed recommendations and to take the time to listen and match books to the right person. With many years of bookselling experience and our shelves laden with 10,000 titles, we have the knowledge and breadth of books to enable us to satisfy a huge range of reading requirements and tastes for people of all ages.

Cogito Books - Independent Bookselling for Independent Minds