About Us

At The Novel House we aim to connect readers with something original, fresh and exciting. It might be the latest unexpected debut novel, maybe the next instalment from your favourite author, or the newest non-fiction bestseller. It might even be a timeless classic that you've never thought about picking up until right now, which will turn out to be the perfect time!

The Novel House is located in a beautiful courtyard in the heart of Daventry, surrounded by other independent businesses, including an artisan bakery, children's play cafe, and even a ramen bar!

We have two floors of carefully chosen books, as well as cards, gifts, and a few fun surprises. Our adult fiction offering is precisely curated into eleven sub-genres, including historical, translated, romantic, romantasy, sci-fi and more! The intention is to make it as easy as possible for our customers to discover the very best offerings from the genres they love.

The Novel House has been founded by four experienced booksellers. After starting their careers in bookselling, Joanna, Tom, Megan and Katie made the decision to take the plunge and start their own independent venture doing something they truly love. We're an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team who are passionate about offering a personal customer experience to find the right book for the right person.

The bookshop is dog friendly and we strongly encourage customers to bring their four-legged friends with them. Pippa the bookshop dog has ensured the treat tin is fully stocked (although perhaps not for long, she is a Golden Retriever after all...!)