Graphic Novel Reading Room is popping up in its very own space upstairs at Novel Sheffield bookshop cafe in February. Whether you’re new to comics or already a a comics enthusiast, you are welcome to this calm and social reading space, which you can access anytime during Novel opening hours. (You can check the GNRR opening dates and times and also book tickets here.)
Hundreds of graphic novels and zines are provided for you to read, mostly of the literary kind in many different genres: fiction, non-fiction, memoir, science fiction, horror, graphic medicine, manga etc. If you thought comics are just about superheroes, this is a great opportunity to see a whole range of amazing comics that you didn’t know existed. Recommendations can be provided by Gabi, the GNRR host, or you can browse freely to sample the many different topics and graphic styles.
It’s a casual event: everybody reads their own choice of book(s) and there is no group discussion of any kind. You’re welcome to arrive and leave at your leisure, read just the one story or several, chat quietly or seek silence while you’re reading.
Novel Sheffield will be providing their delicious food and drinks offerings to keep you company while you’re reading.
Price: Pay-what-you-like (£2/hour as a rule of thumb)
Age guidance: 16+, those under 16 can attend with parental supervision
