V.I.B.P

A Very Important Bookish Person

Welcome to the inner circle of Ink & Ember.

V.I.B.P is our monthly membership for readers who want more than just a bookshop-  they want access, insight, and a seat at the table.

For £6.99 a month (cancel anytime), you’re not just supporting an independent bookselling brand…

you’re becoming part of it.

✨ What You Get as a V.I.B.P

📚 Insider Access

Be the first to know and the first to say yes.

• Early access to book launches, new releases & limited stock
• Priority access to ARCs and proofs when available
• VIP early access to our quarterly big sales events (online and in-store)
• Priority booking for Ink & Ember–hosted events

💬 Private Community

Come behind the scenes with us.

• Access to our private V.I.B.P Instagram group
• Insider updates from the team
• Behind-the-scenes peeks at the business
• Polls, votes, sneak peeks & casual chats
• A place to connect with fellow book lovers who get it

🖋 Monthly Bookish Extras

Little moments that make it special.

• A monthly V.I.B.P Pick — a staff-curated book recommendation
• Behind-the-scenes updates on what we’re loving, launching, and planning
• Occasional members-only drops, giveaways, or surprises

(There’s always something extra — it just changes each month.)

🗳 Have Your Say

Help shape what we do next.

• Vote on:
  • Future events
  • Book club picks
  • Authors we invite
  • Stock & merch decisions

Because Ink & Ember is better when it’s built with its community

🕯 And If You Visit Any Of Our Stores In Person…

Local perks? We’ve got you covered.

• 10% off café food & drink
• 10% off Ink & Ember–hosted events
• Early access to in-store sales
• Birthday month treat (drink, cake, or in-store surprise)
• Invitations to V.I.B.P-only reading hours

Think of these as a thank-you hug when you’re with us IRL.

💖 Why Join?

This isn’t a loyalty card.
It’s not about points or punch cards.

V.I.B.P is about:

• Belonging
• Being in the know
• Supporting an indie you love
• Feeling like a Very Important Bookish Person (because you are)

And yes — it usually pays for itself with:

• One event
• One book
• Or a couple of coffees

🔓 Join the Inner Circle

• £6.99 per month
• Cancel anytime
• No minimum commitment
• Open to readers everywhere

👉 Become a V.I.B.P today.