IN HER GENIUS
INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLER IN EAST LONDON & UNCONVENTIONAL ESOTERIC PUBLISHER
IN HER GENIUS is a small, independent press—and now also a neighbourhood bookstore. We’re rooted in a love for thoughtful books, spiritual depth, and the kind of stories that linger.
What began as a publishing project—sharing writing that explores inner life, ancient knowledge, and the feminine voice—has grown into a physical space. A place to gather, browse, and connect with books and ideas that go beyond the surface.
Whether you live nearby or are just passing through, we hope you’ll step inside. This is a space for those drawn to words, beauty, and quiet moments of discovery.
Launched in August 2023, IN HER GENIUS is an independent press focused on ancient esoteric traditions, spiritual knowledge, and the inner path.
We publish carefully chosen texts that speak from rooted sources—lineage-based teachings, lived experience, and esoteric knowledge passed down with care. These are books for readers already familiar with the language of the unseen, who are drawn to depth, coherence, and continuity.
Our books emerge from the edges of tradition and the depths of spiritual inquiry. We publish shamanic teachings for all ages, including The Chronicles of MIA—a series that brings ancestral wisdom to younger audiences through stories of empowerment and transformation.
We also publish spiritual investigations—extraordinary collaborations between Italian seer and shaman Michela Chiarelli and journalist-researcher Tiziana Ghiggia. In these works, direct spirit communication is cross-examined with grounded, material-world research. The result is a genre that blends seership with scholarship, revealing truths that go beyond what’s commonly written or recorded.
Rather than adding to the noise, our aim is to offer books that feel true—works you can return to, reflect on, and grow with over time.
THE PUBLISHING HOUSE
THE BOOKSTORE
In May 2025, our long-held dream of a physical space became real.
The IN HER GENIUS Bookstore opened in Walthamstow—an indie store for those who find meaning in books, beauty in objects, and comfort in the quiet act of browsing.
It’s a warm, eclectic space filled with stories—modern and past.
We carry poetry, philosophy, non-fiction, political thought, magic, art books, and carefully chosen fiction—books that reflect the wide-ranging interests of our founder, Tanya Gervasi, and her belief that literature should enrich, challenge, and liberate the mind.
The shop has a gentle, bazaar-like feel. You’re invited to take your time, explore slowly, and follow what draws you in.
You can also order books directly from us—just send us an email or reach out via Instagram DM. We're always happy to help you find something special.
Whether you're stopping by in person or getting in touch from afar, you’re very welcome here.
Events
EUROPEAN FEMALE POETS: A Discovery & Reading
28 June 2025
6PM
Since poetry can sometimes feel a bit intimidating—and let’s face it, most of us don’t pick up poetry books without a personal connection—we wanted to create an evening that feels more like a relaxed gathering than a formal talk. Think of it as friends (old and new—everyone’s welcome!) coming together to hear about the poets Susana has fallen in love with, listen to a few selected poems, and maybe even spark a lively conversation or two.
Translating the Untranslated. Awakening a Forgotten Lineage.
At the heart of our mission is Michela Chiarelli—Italy’s last living hereditary shaman of matrilineal descent. Born in a tiny Calabrian village, Michela was initiated from childhood by her grandmother, Nonna Malva, a renowned healer and Priestess of the Goddess Isis. This is not reconstructed or imagined tradition. This is lineage—living, breathing, and passed from grandmother to granddaughter, from bones to soul.