Illustration of a stack of books with a teapot, a cup, a jar of jam, a plant, and a bookshelf in the background.

Where stories steep and magic lingers...

A cozy cottagecore shop for books, brews, and kindred spirits

Hello, friends!

Welcome to Sip on Stories — an independent online bookstore rooted in cozy reads, curated coffee, and cottagecore charm.

Based in Matthews, North Carolina, we thoughtfully pair hand-selected books with small-batch coffee, bookish gifts, and our signature book and coffee subscription boxes, shipped nationwide. Everything we do is inspired by slow living and the simple joy of savoring a good story with the perfect sip.

Read Our Story
Read Our Story
Explore Cottage Crate Boxes
Explore Cottage Crate Boxes
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Shop our online bookstore

Explore our curated collection of literary delights in our online bookstore.

A black and white photo of a woman with curly hair holding a guitar close to her face, eyes closed, with gold ornate text overlaid reading 'August Tate.'
Book cover titled "The Mad Wife" by Meagan Church, featuring a woman in vintage attire with a black bar obscuring her eyes, standing in a kitchen with teal plates on shelves.
Book cover titled "Mystical Cat Shelter" by Heather Fawcett featuring various illustrated cats around books and shelves.
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Explore All Books

Cozy reads

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Dreamy sips

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Cottage Crate awaits

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Cozy reads 📖 Dreamy sips ☕ Cottage Crate awaits 🌿

An open book on a cozy, textured blanket with a cup of coffee nearby, and a logo for 'Sip on Stories' Cottage Crate Subscription Boxes featuring illustrated books, teapot, and tea accessories.

Silent Book Club Matthews

Join our Silent Book Club chapter in charming Matthews, North Carolina, where book lovers gather to enjoy the pleasure of reading in peaceful solitude.

Silent Book Club Matthews logo featuring a stack of books, a teapot, jam jars, flowers, and the phrase 'Sip on Stories' in cursive.
A town square with a town hall and library building in the background, a gazebo in the foreground, and the logo for Silent Book Club Mathews overlaying the scene.