At Atelier Book Corner, reading is not an activity set apart from life; it becomes part of the atmosphere. In a quiet corner of Atelier Kandy, books, art, coffee and conversation meet under the same warm light. A guest may arrive to browse a shelf, settle with a novel, sip tea, or simply pause between a visit to the city and the next journey.
The Book Corner reflects the wider spirit of Atelier: a gallery hotel where culture is lived gently, not displayed loudly. Around the tables, readers sit among paintings, travellers discover Sri Lankan writing, friends discuss ideas over coffee, and students find encouragement to read beyond the classroom. It is a space for slow mornings, thoughtful afternoons and the small pleasure of choosing a book by touch, title, memory or curiosity.
With its growing collection and relaxed setting, Atelier Book Corner invites both residents and visitors to see Kandy differently – not only as a historic city, but as a place where art, literature and hospitality can come together. Here, one can read, sip and be inspired, while feeling quietly at home within the creative life of Atelier Kandy.
Atelier Book Corner catalog is available online for you to check it out, along with descriptions. Visit https://www.libib.com/u/atelierkandy
To borrow a membership is required; please forward your membership request to info@escondite.lk. Registration is free- a fee of Rs. 50.00 per book will be charged at the time of borrowing in order to defray maintenance costs of the books.
The Book Corner will remain a service to the community and is not for profit. We hope you will make the maximum use of it.
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