About Us
Welcome to
Paper Based Bookshop
"Celebrating Caribbean Voices, One Page at a Time"
For over 37 years, Paper Based Bookshop has proudly served as Trinidad and Tobago's only bookstore dedicated exclusively to Caribbean literature. Since our founding, we've fostered the growth and development of Caribbean literature and supported writers from across the region. As a longstanding advocate for Caribbean voices, we are passionate about sharing the stories, histories, and perspectives that make our culture so unique and vibrant.
Step into Paper Based Bookshop and experience a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Our layout is clean, organized, and thoughtfully arranged to showcase a carefully curated selection of books that celebrate Caribbean life, history, and creativity. The warm, friendly ambiance is designed to offer book lovers a place to feel at home while exploring new literary discoveries.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to exclusively celebrate Caribbean literature and authors. We believe in the importance of our region’s voices, and our dedication shines through in the books we stock, the authors we champion, and the events we support. Through our close ties with literary festivals like the annual Bocas Lit Fest, we connect our readers to the best and brightest of Caribbean literature.
What We Offer
Personalized, Knowledgeable Service
Our team is passionate about Caribbean literature and dedicated to helping you find books that inspire, inform, and entertain. Whether you're exploring new authors or seeking a specific title, we're here to make your literary journey unforgettable.
Diverse Book Selection
Our collection spans all genres, from fiction and poetry to history and memoir, all through the lens of Caribbean experiences and perspectives.
Community and Connection
We provide a warm and inclusive environment where readers, writers, and book lovers can gather, explore, and connect.
Whether you’re a lifelong reader or new to Caribbean literature, our shop is here to welcome you into our literary community.
We look forward to sharing our passion for Caribbean literature with you, one page at a time.