For Valentine’s week, Chapters is making space for self-love as much as romantic love. This is a week for choosing something for yourself without apology, taking a proper pause, and enjoying small pleasures done well.

At the heart of it is a four-day pop-up with Dilekerei, a much-loved Berlin café known for its beautifully made cakes, cookies, tarts, and pastries, all baked with real care.

Whether you’re stopping in alone, meeting a friend, or turning it into a date, it’s the kind of food that rewards slowing down. Alongside this, Botanic Art will fill the shop with flowers, with blooms available to take home throughout the week.

Around the pop-up, the shelves will be shaped by different kinds of love. Love for yourself, for friends, for partners, and for reading itself. We’ll be sharing thoughtful gifts, bookseller recommendations, and ideas for treating yourself or choosing something meaningful for someone else.

Pop-up opening times

Thursday–Friday: 12:00–19:00

Saturday–Sunday: 12:00–18:00

Come for yourself. Come with someone you love. Come for the pleasure of it. Pre-orders will open soon for Valentine’s cupcakes, tea sets, and small, curated book pairings. We’ll share full details in the February newsletter and on our socials.