We finally have a release date for Tiny Bookshop – the second most anticipated Cozy Game of the Year according to Charmers. Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 7, 2025.

That means you have just 66 days to get ready to drive around your virtual book trailer, serving customers your curated wares.

Let me help you get your checklist ready.

Wishlist It Now

Okay, if you haven't already, now is the time to make sure Tiny Bookshop is on your Steam wishlist so you're notified the second the game drops.

Do you have what they want? Only one way to find out. ∙ Screenshot by Tiny Book Shelf

Get Method

Channel a bookstore owner by visiting your own local bookstores. Shop around and take notice of what kinds of books they curate. How they choose to set up their displays. What kinds of customers they attract. Breathe in the books and become the bookstore owner. We're going full on method acting here.

Use Bookshop.org's store locator to find an indie bookstore near you.

Find Your Nearest Local Bookstore

Read through and/or build your TBR

Now is the time to conquer your book mountain, also known as your To Be Read (TBR) pile. Or, if you're a little low, re-build it.

If you're looking for diverse books from all different genres, I recommend HUES Book Box. They curate BIPOC books from around the globe based on your tastes and ship them to you quarterly.

All these and more could be yours. ∙ Photos by HUES Book Box

(It's also my business so I'm just a tad bias but I promise it's great.)

Cozy up your set up

You need to make sure you setup is ready for you to sink into. Let's do a cozy check:

Comfy Chair

Your butt's going to be parked in a chair for a hot minute. If you're looking for a seat that's cushiony, cute, and criss-cross sitter approved, here you go. I've had this chair for almost 3 years now.

@charmedgeek_

Stafting to think the chair isnt the problem. #cozygamergirl #kawaiiblackgirl #wfhsetup #cozygamingsetup

♬ What You Won't Do for Love - Bobby Caldwell

Wrist Wrests

If you're using a PC then we want to make sure you don't get cramps. This jelly wrist rest is cloud shaped, highly rated, and super easy to wipe off.

Cute Mug

You need an adorable mug for your warm, cozy beverage. I use this unicorn mug daily, and have for the last seven years.

Bookish Throw

This throw is made for the bookish girlies. You can even get your name added to it. Perfect to drape over yourself as your dive deep into indie bookstore ownership.

Put in your PTO

Go ahead and block off that Thursdays-Monday (August 7-11) so you can really dig your bookmarks in.

Now, you're ready. And, in just a little over two months, you'll embark on the coziest bookish adventure. Here's to hoping the juice will be as good as the squeeze.