Welcome to Stories Cafe
A Quiet and Inspiring Corner for Thoughtful Readers and Curious Minds
Stories Cafe is a curated and contemplative space—a luxurious blend of newsletter and online salon—created for thoughtful readers, curious minds, and lovers of literature, film, archetypes, and lifestyle philosophy.
In a world that often rushes past, I invite you, a few times a week, to sit down quietly to enjoy my posts, videos, and podcast episodes with a cozy cup of coffee or tea (or your drink of choice). To sit with stories that nourish your mind and soul.
Each post—whether a written essay, a bite-sized podcast, or a thoughtful recommendation—is crafted to inspire a more reflective, deliberate way of being in the world.
What to Expect
When you subscribe, new content will arrive in your inbox a few times a week, offering:
Insightful essays on books, movies, culture, and philosophy
Short podcast episodes for reflection and inspiration
Access to an archive that feels like your own private library
You can read or listen at your own pace—directly from your inbox, or by stepping into the full Stories Cafe experience on the website or app.
Choose Your Journey
With the Free Plan you get an inspiring monthly note plus exclusive previews of my paid content.
The Paid Plan opens the door to a weekly curated essay, and exclusive access to the archive of 50+ essays and videos.
The Virtual Café Exclusive Plan includes all of the above, plus exclusive live online classes and direct time with me in a small group setting.
Subscriptions begin at just €5/month—you pay in your equivalent currency—less than the cost of a café latte.
Click here to see the full details of each plan.
Let’s Create This Story Together
I’m Annette Wernblad—an educator, author, and lifelong flâneuse.
Ever since I was little, my passion has been to share how the deeper meanings in the stories we love can enrich our lives immeasurably.
This has been the focus of all my work, including two internationally recognized books, decades of university-level teaching, and every bit of content I create in my own business and in the Stories Cafe.Welcome to Stories Cafe.
I am so happy to have you along on the journey.
Why Upgrade to the Paid Plan?
First of all, thank you from the bottom of my heart if you have already decided to take a leap of faith and join me on the paid plan. YOU are the very heart of Stories Cafe, and I appreciate your support and companionship on this adventure more than I can say.
If you’ve been enjoying the free plan of Stories Cafe, I invite you to join the paid tier for just €5/month (or €50/year). You pay in your local currency.
Your subscription is what helps sustain this space and enables me to continue creating meaningful and inspiring content for you.