Jalan Pantai Seseh, Cemagi, Mengwi, Badung, Bali 80351
Every day, 8 am – 7 pm
An independent, international bookstore on Jalan Pantai Seseh in Cemagi, Bali. Discover books chosen with curiosity, make room for a coffee, and bring the little readers along. Whether you live nearby or are here for a while, you're welcome at Nouvelle.
THE NOUVELLE SELECTION
From a story you cannot put down to a book that opens a new interest, our shelves bring together reading for children, teenagers, and adults. Browse a selection led by English-language books, alongside French and German titles, and discover something that speaks to you.
Nuril Basri · Lontar
Four high-school students, an Islamic boarding school and a gay bar in Jakarta: a tragicomic coming-of-age novel about growing up and finding out who you are. Also published in English as Not a Virgin.
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Max Tegmark
MIT physicist Max Tegmark on what artificial intelligence could mean for work, justice, war and being human, and on the future worth aiming for. Clear enough for any curious reader.
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Neal Stephenson
Wartime codebreakers, and their grandchildren building a data haven in South-East Asia: two timelines slowly lock together in a big, clever novel about secrets, gold and cryptography.
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Eric Carle
One little caterpillar eats its way through a week of food, one hole at a time. A first book for counting, days of the week and the joy of turning pages.
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Mikhail Bulgakov
The devil arrives in 1930s Moscow and nothing goes to plan. Bulgakov's satire is funny, strange and romantic all at once — a classic that rewards curious readers.
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Viv Groskop
A lively, personal tour through French classics and what they can teach about living well — for readers who love France, or simply love books.
Ask about availabilityRecently on the French shelf: Le Pendule de Foucault (Umberto Eco) and Le Livre secret des fourmis (Bernard Werber). On the German shelf: Die Sünderin (Petra Hammesfahr). Ask about availability.
KIDS & EVENTS
A space for picture books, shared stories, and the pleasure of discovering something together. We welcome children from the neighbourhood, including Bloom families, as well as families travelling through Bali. Our reading gatherings bring young readers and grown-ups into the same conversation.
Stories shared aloud, questions from young readers, and grown-ups joining the conversation about storytelling.
Ask us about the next reading sessionDifferent books, shared curiosity. Bring what you are reading and meet other readers over coffee.
Ask about the next meet-upWe photograph children at gatherings only with a parent's consent — and you can always say no.
COFFEE & DRINKS
Take a seat, order a coffee or another favourite drink, and enjoy a little time among the books. Come for a browse, meet someone for a conversation, or settle into the next chapter of your day.
Oat or almond milk on request.
OUR STORY
Dada, Nouvelle's owner, is a traveller and the writer behind The Island Girl Adventures. Her curiosity takes her across places and cultures; at Nouvelle, the invitation is to explore through books. It's a small place to meet stories, ideas, and people from near and far.
“I often delayed moving on if I fell in love with the vibe of a place or met interesting people along the way.”
VISIT
You'll find us on Jalan Pantai Seseh in Cemagi, about 15 minutes by scooter north of Canggu, in a neighbourhood that is growing around its everyday rhythms. Stop by for a new book, a familiar face, or a coffee along the way.
TWO WAYS FROM PERERENAN
From Pererenan
About 15–20 min by scooter
From Frestive Pererenan, along Jl. Raya Tanah Lot
About 10–15 min by scooter
