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The Curious Cat Bookshop is the literary heart of the Northwest Corner of Connecticut, offering author events, book clubs, Kitty Storytimes, writing workshops, and more to the community. Our membership offers member discounts, perks, member meet-ups, and even a monthly book box for those who choose that option.Go here to sign up!How do the book boxes work? Each month, each box contains 1 curated brand-new book chosen on the theme of the month! We've got TWO book boxes you can choose from: the Tabitha Box for adult books, and the Jiji Box for middle grade books (published for ages 8 and up).Here are our book box themes for 2026: January Reach for Your DreamsFebruary Magical PuzzlesMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember January Unhinged Family StoriesFebruary Haints & GhostsMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

YouTube video by The Curious Cat Bookshop

YouTube video by The Curious Cat Bookshop

YouTube video by The Curious Cat Bookshop

YouTube video by The Curious Cat Bookshop

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YouTube video by The Curious Cat Bookshop

YouTube video by The Curious Cat Bookshop

YouTube video by The Curious Cat Bookshop

We help you satisfy your curiosity in a community of readers! The Curious Cat Bookshop is the independent bookstore of Winsted, CT, offering curation, selection, expertise, and a place to meet with bookish friends at our book clubs, author events, and storytimes. We're just down the street from the Gilson Theater at 386 Main St., Winsted, CT.

We help you satisfy your curiosity in a community of readers! The Curious Cat Bookshop is the independent bookstore of Winsted, CT, offering curation, selection, expertise, and a place to meet with bookish friends at our book clubs, author events, and storytimes. We're just down the street from the Gilson Theater at 386 Main St., Winsted, CT.