MOONLIT HOLLOW BOOKS

Micro Self-Serve Bookshop at Sips Cafe, Manchester

Looking for your next great read while enjoying a coffee or spending time in Manchester? Our curated selection of Moonlit Hollow Books titles at Sips makes it easy to discover your next favorite story while supporting two local businesses.

Our Manchester selection features a smaller collection of hand-selected titles across romance, dark romance, fantasy, and thriller, along with a selection of our popular “Blind Date With A Book” options for readers who love a little mystery with their next read.

Shopping is simple and completely self-serve. Browse the selection, choose your books, then scan the QR code provided to pay for your purchase. Once your payment is complete, your books are yours to take home and enjoy!

Each month, you’ll also find the current Sips + Stories book club pick available at Sips at 20% off the list price, making it easy to grab your copy and join us for the next discussion.

Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, meeting a friend, or exploring Manchester, stop by Sips, browse our selection, and see what story is waiting for you!

FAQ's

How does the self-serve bookshop work?

Our bookshop at Sips is completely self-serve! Browse the shelves and find the books you’d like to take home, then scan our QR code to select your titles and complete your purchase. It’s an easy way to shop for books while enjoying everything Sips Cafe has to offer.

When is Sips in Manchester Open?

Sips Cafe in Manchester is open the following hours:

Tuesday through Friday from 7am - 4:00pm

Saturday & Sunday from 8am - 3pm

CLOSED Mondays

Are your books new or used?

All of our books are brand new!

What forms of payment does the micro-bookshop accept?

Our micro-bookshop is completely cashless and easy to shop! Simply scan the QR code provided, browse your selected books, and pay securely from your phone. Once your payment is complete, your books are ready to take home and enjoy.

What types of books do you carry?

We offer a curated selection of adult and young adult fiction, including romance, dark romance, fantasy, and thriller titles—perfect for a wide range of readers.

Do you offer rewards or a loyalty program?

Yes, we do! You can sign in or create your rewards account during checkout.

1 book = 1 Star
1 Blind Date with a Book = 1 Star

5 Stars = $5 OFF a book

A few things to know:

Stars are not earned on discount books.
$5 rewards cannot be used on Blind Date with a Book or discount books.
Make sure you sign in or create your Rewards account at checkout so your Stars are added to your account.

Do you offer gift or surprise options?

We do! Our popular “blind date with a book” selections are available in the machine, making them a fun and unique gift (or treat for yourself).

Can I return or exchange a Blind Date With A Book?

Because Blind Date With A Book packages are curated, hand wrapped, and meant to be a surprise, all sales are final and we’re unable to offer returns or exchanges for things like genre preference, duplicate titles, or personal taste.

If you receive a title you’ve already read or one that isn’t quite your style, we always encourage gifting it to a fellow book lover or trading with a friend... you never know whose next favorite read it might become!