A little literary company
The story begins.
Your space. Our books. A little more magic — curated books and literary gatherings for cafés, coworking and creative spaces.
Find your partnership
01 / Meet &then
&then is an independent bookspace based in Semarang, bringing carefully curated books and literary experiences closer to everyday life. We believe books belong beyond traditional bookstores — in cafés, creative spaces and anywhere people gather, connect and discover something new.
We bring the books. You bring the space. Together, we create the stories.
Why books, why your space?
Books add warmth, personality and character to your space.
Waiting for a friend or enjoying coffee alone, guests get another reason to explore.
Discussions, reading sessions and small gatherings bring people together.
A literary experience that sets you apart, without a book program to manage yourself.
And the best part? You don’t have to build a bookstore. That’s where &then comes in.
02 / Three ways to partner
Choose one or combine several to create a literary experience that fits your space.
A little library. A lot of possibilities.
Turn an unused corner, a small shelf or a cozy seating area into a reading spot your customers will love.
Special book requests: additional pricing, by discussion. Selection subject to availability.
By discussion
monthly rental · 20 curated books
Your café. A little bookshop inside.
We curate, you display, customers shop, you earn — plus gifting and impulse buys.
Final rate agreed before launch.
Up to 10%
commission per book sold
Good stories are better shared.
Intimate literary events built together: venue support from you, hosting by &then, F&B packages and joint promotion.
Custom collaboration. Fees and revenue sharing agreed per event.
20 guests
maximum per session
Mix, match & make it yours
Reading Corner
For cafés wanting a comfortable reading atmosphere.
Bookshop Corner
For cafés introducing book retail and extra revenue.
Reading Corner + Book Club
For spaces building a community of regulars.
All three
For a distinctive, book-focused identity.
03 / Why &then
We don’t believe every café needs to become a book café. But a good book can make almost any space a little more special.
04 / The details
| Partnership | What you get | Commercial model | Terms to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reading Corner | 20 curated books on monthly rental | By discussion — ask us for rates | Special requests: extra pricing, by discussion. |
| The Bookshop Corner | Curated books for sale at your café | Up to 10% commission per book sold | Final rate and operations agreed before launch. |
| The Book Club & Community | Intimate literary events and giveaways | Custom collaboration | Max 20 participants. Fees agreed per event. |
An initial framework, open to adjustment.
All arrangements are subject to mutual agreement between &then and the participating venue.
05 / Let’s talk about your space
Maybe it’s a bookshelf in the corner, or twenty strangers who meet at a book club and leave as friends. Let’s create a little more room for stories.