ISTORYA STUDIOS

📢 ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO!

Sa susunod na Sabado na, Nobyembre 22, ang OPEN MIC NIGHT ng ISTORYA STUDIOS.

Join us in celebrating our bookshop’s first anniversary through this night of poetry and storytelling!

✨OPEN MIC NIGHT🌙
📅 November 22 (Saturday)
⌚Starts at 6:00 PM
📍 TALISAY Studio, ISTORYA STUDIOS
🎟️ this is a FREE EVENT*

See you there! 🧡

*Performer pre-registration is not required, however, those who are interested in signing up to secure their performance slot before the actual day of the event may do so at the bookshop. Thank you!

Dear friends,

I hope this message reaches you in a moment of safety and steadiness, even if the world around us feels anything but.

These past months and weeks have carried an incredible weight. Every day seems to bring new and heartbreaking stories—news that shakes us, worries us, and sometimes leaves us unsure of where to rest our thoughts. It’s easy to feel swallowed by it all, and none of us are untouched by the collective heaviness moving through our country and the world.

In times like these, even the smallest moments of stillness matter.

Our bookshop remains an open door for anyone needing a place to pause and breathe. Here, you’re welcome to step away from the noise, settle into the quiet corners, and let your mind loosen its grip on the constant stream of headlines. Among shelves filled with stories, reflections, and imagination, we hope you find space to slow down and reconnect with a sense of calm.

Whether you come in for a book, a break, or a bit of peace, know that you are always welcome. You don’t need a reason to visit; sometimes stepping into a quiet space is reason enough.

Take care of yourselves and those around you. In difficult times, even small havens matter—and we are here for you.

Warm regards,
— ISTORYA STUDIOS