My MAGICAL BOOK SHOP in the Sims 4

In the middle of Britechester there is an odd house with a magical book shop in it. It's tenants are rather peculiar and strange. However, if your Sims want to explore some magic artifacts or purchase a book about vampire lore or the heritage of werewolves, you can most certainly find it here. Hope you like the build!
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[@AntaresSelket]

So gorgeous! The kind of book store where people spend hours inside.

[@Simproved]

Yesss. This! It would be so awesome to explore one like this in real life. ughhh... at least we can live vicariously through our sims.

[@destynnee]

In Portland, we have a book store with books everywhere, and it's multiple levels. It's called powers books. But it doesn't look as cool, or cozy as this build!

[@rachelwolfe1751]

This is incredible! In terms of gameplay: you have helpfully put this right on the exact lot where members of the university secret society, The Order of Enchantment, spawn to do their rituals at the nearby fairy circle! I would absolutely make your bookshop keeper a member of the order, and maybe even convert one of the apartments to a secret clubroom where they can grow or bake gifts for the sprites. Amazing!

[@Simproved]

Ohhhh is that so? How perfect! The order didn’t show up in my playtesting so maybe they only do it once a week? However this is a great idea. I could add a secret basement catacombs entry to it. Making it look like they use a secret tunnel system around Britechester.

[@rachelwolfe1751]

@@Simproved That would be amazing! And they probably haven't shown up in your playtesting because they don't spawn at all unless you already have a sim who is in the secret society. But once you do, I think this will tie in beautifully.

[@cristinaeowynfagone7663]

This is stunning my revenclaw heart is screaming and my Tolkien sim is just about to sell his old book shop to buy this and live here for good!

[@Simproved]

Aww yes. I’m a hufflepuff and therefore welcome you with open arms to get this shop and play in it

[@amykay2781]

I have been playing the sims for 20 years and I still ALWAYS forget to put garbage/trash cans. It never fails. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one 😂

[@miss_lilyanne]

Gosh when you said this I thought to myself dang Im not the only old Geezer still building my dream homes in the sims after all these years. I was pregnant with my 1st born who is a junior in college now!!!

[@Simproved]

I play Sims since Sims 1. I definitely don't consider myself young and trendy. But Sims is my happy place. I'll probably still play it when I'm 80 and then still forget the trash cans or free counter.

[@amykay2781]

@@Simproved I'll be in the nursing home playing sims 80 talking about how netflix used to come in the mail

[@miss_lilyanne]

@Simproved at least when we are 80 and still forgetting our Sims trash cans we will have an excuse!

[@totallyprobro4017]

Ah that’s nothing, I forget to build bathrooms

[@emmalouxx]

Wait. Did you just admit you’re playing?!? Petition for a Dark Academia let’s play 🙌🏼 beautiful build as always!!

[@Simproved]

I'm not sure if a Let's Play is something I could pull off. I would need a whole idea script what even to play,when to add sims to this household etc. because I already know the game itself will do whatever it does and ruin it somehow XD

[@jcrunolfson1971]

This build is right up my alley. I love dark academia meets gaslamp fantasy strongly informed by a very whimsical witchy sensibility. Plus, it's just plain beautiful, with all the wood tones, warm light, and greenery. Thank you so much for making it available to play in!

[@Simproved]

I've never heard of the term gaslamp fantasy before. I will have to check it out. I've planned this world as my next save file project. So I'll hope to add more and more builds like these in Britechester and then maybe me and everyone commenting can come up with people and stories. So we create our own little mid-fantasy magical academia save file to play in.

[@recordtapesbackward]

stunning 😍 I really love seeing builds that are not only pretty but also created to be used for gameplay. would really enjoy seeing and hearing more from your personal save files ❤

[@Simproved]

I will definitely expand this world a bit for my gameplay. The library is going to be next perhaps, since I want my sim to browse for books there. Or the library gets turned into big botanical garden greenhouse with a cafe. Not so sure yet.

[@MisstoryPlaysSims]

Fry, you're always so incredibly talented! Love what you did. It fits so well in magical/fantasy storylines!

[@Simproved]

Yes! I love more mysterious half-fantasy gameplay anyway. I'm sure I wasn't the only one. Happy you like it.

[@EvieDelacourt]

The Saleabration retail system (a mod by Ravasheen) would work well with this, I think. Just don't try to price any of the debug books, because the mod won't work for those, but any of the books that can be purchased in Build/Buy should be usable with the mod, and even the debug books would probably be fine as filler decor as long as you don't try to assign any pricing to them. Saleabration will also allow your bookstore owner to live in the apartment on the premises, which is great since I think the built-in Retail system that comes with Get to Work won't let you live on a Retail lot. The only catch with the mod is that opening the bookstore counts as an event, and the owner has to be on the lot for the entire event for the mod to work, so if your bookstore owner needs to leave the lot for any reason, they will need to close the store first. (They don't have to be in the shop itself for it to stay open, just on the lot, so they can go to their apartment to meet other needs like sleep, eat, or go to the toilet.) But the player would want to close the store on occasion anyway, since that's when you collect the income you made during the work day. So it would make sense for your shop owner to open the shop in the morning and then close it later that evening before doing anything they might want to do off the lot.

[@Simproved]

Ahh thank you so much for letting me know. I’ll have a look at it and see if it works.

[@hoihoiroo]

You are ridiculously talented, this is on a whole new level of gorgeous!

[@Simproved]

Thank you so much!!

[@linda4th]

Absolutely stunning! I love the whole feel of this. The book store is amazing and the integrated apartments are just brilliant. Just incredible x

[@Simproved]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you like it!

[@tokidokisimmer1750]

My brain cannot comprehend how talented you are! My favorite Sims Content Creator! Even though I don’t have a lot of the packs, I still enjoy just watching your videos and getting inspired to build as well. Thank you!

[@Simproved]

In my opinion you actually don't need a lot of packs for beautiful builds. A lot can be done with debug and tool mod or even cc of course. I definitely get inspired through other builds I see on the gallery or on SM. Always happy to share my builds and stories. :)

[@tokidokisimmer1750]

@@Simproved I agree. I see how crazy good builds some people can make with just the base game. I sometimes challenge myself to build with basegame only or with 1-2 packs. For example, I built a sushi restaurant in Mt. Komorebi using Dine Out, Snowy Escape and Base Game.

[@coffeeconfessor4747]

I thought i was the only one who loved the sw pack for witchy and run down builds! This is a super cute build.

[@Simproved]

Naww. I immediately praised the objects because of their quirky versatility and got called an EA shill and other bad things in response. Glad the mob is quiet now. Lots of objects from this pack are great and fit many other genres and styles. As a builder I mainly judge packs for their items, like 90% since I don’t care that much about gameplay usually

[@coffeeconfessor4747]

@@Simproved i don't think I've actually ever been to the world that came with it.. I just wanted all the cool build and debug items..lol..

[@magic_play]

I loved! It turned out beautiful, it reminds me a lot of those magical bookstores that appear in some movies, it conveyed the idea very well, I loved it

[@Simproved]

Yay! That’s exactly what I was going for. Happy you like it!

[@dontwanagivit1860]

Imagine when we get to paint ceilings!! ✨✨✨

[@Simproved]

Ughh yeah, that was exactly what I was thinking. I want painted ceilings now! A lot of my neiclassical buildings could use a painted ceiling for sure.

[@claralincoln2823]

Adorable! Thanks for sharing.

[@Simproved]

Happy you like it! ^^

[@erikakvera]

This is one of the most beautiful and creative builds I’ve seen

[@Simproved]

Awww, thank you so much Erika.

[@SherbertLomon]

I haven’t played the sims in years and you just reminded me why you were always my favourite builder! So imaginative💜

[@Simproved]

thank you so very much! Hope you enjoy playing it again!

[@camillarainer2158]

It's so good! I actually ran to my boyfriend just to show him your build, because it's sooo our vibe

[@Simproved]

Oh I wish my husband would be into this stuff too. But he is happy when I'm happy, so I can have at least lots of plants around the apartment here. Happy you guys like it!

[@tokidokisimmer1750]

@@Simproved I showed my wife your video and she loved it too. And she is not into video games at all. But she said “This reminds me of Harry Potter” ;) Potterheads here!

[@Simproved]

@@tokidokisimmer1750 I'm also a big fan of HP. If there weren't this issue with the creator I would create more HarryPotter content. But I feel like this ship has sailed for me.

[@EvieDelacourt]

@@Simproved You could call the style "Magical Academia" if you prefer. Whatever you choose to brand it as, I'm totally here for it!

[@lupumps]

Stunning build, thanks for sharing! As for money-making ideas the most immersive experience would be with mods. There is the "Live in Business" by littlemssam or " Saleabration retail system" by ravesheen. Both would allow your sim to live in the store and have roommates. You can set build/buy books for sale OR write your own books. Always keep the original and use the duplicated copies to sell. You can do that with the shop owner and/or the other writers that might be living in the building (as long as they are in the household). If you don't want to go with mods, I'd suggest writing books, creating copies and selling them for a mark up on a selling table inside the shop.

[@Simproved]

Thank you sooo very much for the detailed explanation. I'm truly a gameplay noob and wouldn't even know how to start. I'll definitely check out those mods. I personally hope to hire a Sim to keep the shop for me while I do exploring finding articfacts etc. Maybe there is also a mod that just gives me like 500 simoleons per sim as a rent for main household funds or so. That would be great too. I'll look into it. But first I'ma build some more lots for worldbuilding. I think this is a fun project. I'm in my magical academia phase apparently. Taking you all with me. :)))

[@lupumps]

@@Simproved You are very welcome :) There are mods out there for roommates, but if you have Discover University, you already have a roommate system that does exactly what you said you wanted hehe I've never tried letting 1 sim open the live in store while I play off lot with another household memeber, so I'm not sure if your desire can be achieved. For instance, I don't know if sales would keep happening in the background while you're actively off the lot. But in the worst scenario, you'll just have to manage between the live in store somedays (play in lot) and other days gather collectables (off lot). Could be a nice change of pace hehe If you try this, lemme know cuz I'm curious too :D

[@tripitakaohm97]

I would love to be in that space..only thing missing is comfy reading chair to enjoy a book and cup of hot chocolate downstairs . ☺️

[@Simproved]

Upstairs on the gallery is a reading nook with a big armchair. Downstairs I couldn’t find a corner where it wouldn’t look odd to me. As I see the downstairs floor of the shop more like a sales oriented place.

[@Bina.Adamina]

Omg, your build are just the best. It looks so gorgeous. That bookstore, love it. So up my ally. And your style in the owners apartment, I am with you all the way. It looks so stunning, magical and cozy. Thanks for yet another great build, that really inspired 💛💛💛

[@sheylatovarrodriguez5351]

Just what I was looking for. I'm working in a my little pony story and this one is perfect for twilight, thank you so much!

[@blackroselancerfaye9152]

Best favorite yet.

[@Simproved]

❤️❤️

[@fgcggggc2870]

Gorgeous building ❤ Also if you use mods, littlemssam has mod "live in business", with it you can turn residential lot into a shop.

[@Simproved]

Oh yes, that sounds exactly like what I need. =) Thank you! I'll check it out!

[@AlmaTheAlmighty]

I love this so much! It's a truly beautiful build.

[@Simproved]

Thank you so much. I fell in love with this build. It's my new fav. So I'm glad others like it too.

[@breakfastglitter]

Oh my god…. This is gorgeous… beyond!!! 💫

[@Simproved]

Thank you🙏

[@skyechimes658]

This is so beautiful. A library with a ladder would be a dream (as long as I didn’t have to dust it!). Maybe the owner is an student with a freelance job? Then maybe you could pretend the income is from the store since the sim would be working from home anyway.

[@Simproved]

Freelance job could be where it’s at. Maybe writing etc. so she writes little pamphlets for the science society or magical studies society… something like that. So not real big novellas but short scientific papers.

[@Zandalorscat]

This is so beautiful! ❤

[@kmrazSilverSimmer73]

Love this build!

[@DulceBrandi]

Thanks for uploading this. I'm putting this in my game right now!

[@Simproved]

Yay! I hope you have lots of fun with this build!

[@16taysia]

The interior looks almost identical to the bookstore in Diagon Alley from Harry Potter!! 😮🥰🩷

[@StrangeStartrackerArt]

I absolutely love this build!

[@Simproved]

Glad you do 🪴✨📖

[@sonstarplaythesims]

This is my dream library! ❤❤ I would love to have a book store in the future 😊

[@Simproved]

Thank you 🙏

[@sonstarplaythesims]

@@Simproved Love your build’s you are one of the finest builders out there 🥰

[@agoraskies]

I love how cozy and cute it is! I would spend hours and hours inside that bookshop 😻

[@Simproved]

I love shops like these. sadly there are less and less of them in this world. But at least in the sims we can have them, lots of them!

[@Surahhhdude]

This is awesome! I need your roofing skill, definitely taking notes 📝

[@mistyfuyu6642]

This is breathtaking

[@Simproved]

Happy you like it :D

[@angelatuson972]

I LOVED this!!

[@Simproved]

Glad you do

[@richieph80]

I absolutely love this. Almost makes me want this in real life. Excellent work.

[@Simproved]

Yes! I'm too living my dream here in the Sims. A bookshop like this would be just generally cool to find and to explore. Happy you like the build! ^^

[@Magicrealm86]

OMGGGG WONDERFUL ! I LOOOOOVE IT ! i will download this build FOR SURE . Thank you so much !

[@Simproved]

Yay. So glad you like it. Wish you lots of fun playing and exploring!

[@destynnee]

That's a gorgeous build!

[@Simproved]

Thank you

[@bicycle-ghost]

I am completely and utterly charmed by this ❤️

[@Simproved]

so happy you like it =)

[@katmaresparkles9578]

Amazing work as always Fry

[@Simproved]

Glad you like it :D

[@aliennerottenmeier1417]

Looks so good.

[@Simproved]

Thank you my friend!! ❤️❤️

[@owlwolf.]

Absolutely stunning!!! Beautiful! 😍 🤩 😍

[@Simproved]

Thanks. 😊💚

[@lianalonge1984]

TRULY MAGNIFICENT‼️🥰

[@Simproved]

Thanks so much💚

[@JDenise09]

This is just delightful! I think you could tell a lot of fun stories here. I don't have some of these packs but when I pick them up I'm definitely looking for this shop in the gallery. I had no interest in the Star Wars pack but you have made the case for it. Now I have to get it lol.

[@Simproved]

Whenever people comment they gonna buy a pack because of one of my videos I fell kind of awkward. Because I don’t want to be blamed when it’s not their cup of tea. But yes some packs are just very great because of the few objects that are very versatile or fit a theme so well you can’t find anything similar in other packs. Batuu is one if them.

[@JDenise09]

​@@Simprovedlol please don't feel that way! Part of the reason why I liked your video so much was because how you use items or you used items I never thought of using before. If anything I can make better comments😅. I'd never looked at the Star wars pack before and you made me realize I should look closer at it because there are items in it that support how I play. My apologies for making you feel that way. You are very kind and considerate to think of these things. You do fantastic work and I'm just super inspired by it 😊

[@Simproved]

@@JDenise09 oh I wasn't critiquing you at all. I'm very happy you like the build and that it inspired you for gameplay so much,that you even consider buying packs because of it. All good and fine and I'm happy. I do reviews of the packs when they drop, there is one about the Journey to Batuu Pack. Maybe you want to check that out, before buying. :)

[@markabele8794]

Beautiful build. I would probably remodel it as s student housing complex building. I may also modify it as a mini spellcaster school. It does look like a nice idea for a library, but I don't use those much in the game.

[@Simproved]

Sounds like a great idea!!! Please share pics on sm and feel free to tag. I would love to see it.

[@ijk079]

thank you for sharing your backstory on the build - its fantastic 🤩🤩

[@Simproved]

Yay. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Iissete]

This reminds me of the library in Barbie of Swan Lake 😍

[@Simproved]

Never watched that movie(?) but glad it looks like it. I was inspired by many series and movies for this and tried to fit it to this general style of mysterious magical book/antique shop.

[@ArtfullyGifted]

Love it. I'm currently working on a small bookstore.

[@Simproved]

That’s great! The new kit is perfect for these huge bookcased walls. It makes everything look so great right away!

[@cecilialagerstrom46]

I was craving something magical, Harry Potter-esque and this is the first thing that shows up on youtube 😍 I love the bookshop, magical and beautiful as always! ❤✨

[@Simproved]

That’s exactly the vibe I was going for. Low fantasy victorian build for us plant witches. Lol

[@cecilialagerstrom46]

@@Simproved I love it! Hope you build more of this kind! ♡ It would be so cool if you made over a world with this dark academia, magical style. Sort of how you are doing with the viking inspired village in Granite Falls (Which I also love, especially as a Swede and history and archaeology-lover)! 😍

[@Simproved]

@@cecilialagerstrom46 yes! I'm totally in invested in this world now and am building another family house as we speak. Those builds are very detailed but I hope I can get them done in time.

[@latam_al]

Simplemente hermoso

[@Simproved]

gracias ^^

[@miss_lilyanne]

Incredible.

[@Simproved]

thank you!

[@squeaselvonstrange]

Beautiful! I want to live here IRL!

[@Simproved]

Me too! Happy you like it

[@Ilargizuri]

Thank you this is beautiful. Sadly, I can't give a Video a Heart because I would do it in this case. Could it be that Aziraphael lives there secretly with Crowley or is the Books shop of A.Z. Fell and Co. a strong competitor to this shop? I think there lives an Old Lady with her two Teenager Nieces/Nephews. The Bookshop is the Place where she and her Friends meet for their Crafting Circle, where they Craft Magical Items and sell them on Flopsy (if that will one day work ^^) she and her Friend try to find romantical Partners for all their unmarried Relatives including Neighbours 🤣

[@Simproved]

This is the most lovely story! I love it. I honestly was thinking about the book shop from Good Omens. However I’m still waiting for season 2 to watch so I can/might do a sims recreation of it.

[@mermaidqueen9881]

First off this is stunning. Maybe you could give the shopkeeper the librarian career, I think that's a career right? Then you'll get money but it goes with the aesthetic

[@Simproved]

ooohh. I didn't even look at all the careers there are. Librarian would be absolutely perfect!!!

[@skyechimes658]

I think only npc’s can be librarians. It’s not an actual career, but if you visit a library in game an NPC will have that role, if you add that npc to household they become unemployed. But there is probably a mod. If I want to play a “librarian”, I would put them either in the education or law career and mostly work from home.

[@mermaidqueen9881]

@skyechimes658 that's disappointing that would be a perfect career for this sim

[@Simproved]

@@skyechimes658 I'll go through some options and we'll see how one would tackle gameplay with mods and cc.

[@2thatonegirl16]

gorgeous! why didn't we see the downstairs apartments though? i thought they were a neat idea and was excited to see them. also, i couldn't tell, but did you put couches or chairs in the bookshop part? every bookshop needs a bit of seating for people to sit and read lol

[@aline8384]

Please simploved !!! build castles from the netflix movie: The School for Good and Evil

[@franziskagrahoff3156]

🤩

[@Simproved]

:)