The Curated Hive
A little one-on-one time with books. A whole lot of possibilities. Let us build your personal library with a premium, bee-spoke literary experience!
Welcome to The Curated Hive: a private, one-on-one shopping experience designed around your reading tastes and preferences.
Whether you're looking to discover new titles from a favorite author, venture into a genre you've never tried, or fill your shelves with books that just feel like you, we'll help you build a personalized stack of books.
Book a Curated Hive experience in-store or by phone (865-253-7352) now! Appointments begin January 2027.
Here's How It Works
1. Tell Us What You Love.
Before your appointment, you'll complete our reading questionnaire. We'll use your answers to get to know your reading habits, favorite authors, genres, interests, and even a few of your reading pet peeves.
2. We'll Do Our Homework.
Your bookseller will review your questionnaire and handpick a selection of books based on your personal reading profile. Our goal is to find books that you might not have discovered on your own, bring back to mind the ones you've been meaning to read, or find new titles that have something in common with books you already read and loved.
3. Enjoy Your Private Shopping Experience.
Then join us at The Hive for a one-on-one session with a bookseller dedicated entirely to you. Browse your personalized selection, read a few pages, talk books, ask questions, and discover a whole new stack of books you can take home.
Choose a daytime appointment or an exclusive after-hours experience.
The Perfect Gift (Even If It's for Yourself!)
The Curated Hive is a special, unique gift for the reader in your life. Trust us, this is a gift that book lovers will relish.
Or treat yourself! We won't tell!
The Details
$75 per person
A Hive tote bag to take home
A $50 Hive credit to put toward your curated book stack during your appointment
A private, one-on-one shopping experience with a dedicated bookseller
Your own personalized reading profile and handpicked books selection
Daytime and after-hours appointments available
Appointments begin January 2027.