“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Small City Bookshop, Bristol With experience in teaching, storytelling, and literary, friends Christie and Sarah were perfectly placed to open a bookstore. They offer a carefully curated stock of adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction, hopingContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Somerset”
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Indie Bookstores – Scotland Part 2
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Adventure Into Books, Blairgowrie Adventure Into Books provide a focus on Scottish authors, a dedicated children’s area, and a comfortable reading nook. They stock new books, bestsellers, classics, biographies, poetry, and many more. They also sell bookishContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Scotland Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – Scotland Part 1
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Edinburgh Bookshop, Edinburgh “This is the kind of bookshop we’d all like to have in our neighbourhood” – The Guardian. The Edinburgh Bookshop stock everything from new releases, fiction, children’s books, graphic novels, memoirs, cookbooks, andContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Scotland Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – Wales
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Chepstow Books & Gifts, Monmouthshire Once voted the top independent bookshop in Wales, Chepstow Books & Gift has been in business for over 25 years, offering a range of books, greeting cards, wrapping paper, calendars, jigsaws, notebooks,Continue reading “Indie Bookstores – Wales”
Indie Bookstores – Hay-On-Wye, Wales
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman I absolutely adore Hay-on-Wye and would quite like to live there one day, but in the meantime, I will lust over it from afar. Here are just some of the fantastic bookshops on offer. Gay On WyeContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Hay-On-Wye, Wales”
Indie Bookstores – The Republic of Ireland
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Chapters, Dublin What makes Chapters stand out from other bookstores is that they hold books in stock for longer, giving them the space and time to charm customers. They are also very passionate about sustainability, the environment,Continue reading “Indie Bookstores – The Republic of Ireland”
Indie Bookstores – Northern Ireland
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Books Papers Scissors, Belfast Books Papers Scissors stock a curated selection of new fiction and non-fiction, plus Irish writing, gift books and poetry. They also have a children’s room, with choices from newborn to teenager, and canContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Northern Ireland”
Indie Bookstores – Coastal
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Book Shop, Lee-on-the-Solent A fixture on the high street for over 90 years, the Book Shop is one of the oldest indie booksellers on the South Coast. Proud winners at the British Book Awards – RegionalContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Coastal”
Indie Bookstores – East Anglia
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Children’s Book Centre, Alby, Norwich The Children’s Book Centre is an assembled team of ex-teachers, ex-headteachers, librarians, and book enthusiasts. Established for over 35 years, they carefully review and select only the best books from overContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – East Anglia”
The Love Of My Afterlife – Kirsty Greenwood
Published By: PenguinPages: 400Released On: 20/06/2024 If she wasn’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment. She’s entered the afterlife wearing the sort of pyjamas you don’t want anyone to see and finds herself face-to-face with the most handsome man she’s ever encountered. And he’s smiling at her. As they start to chat, everything else becomes background noiseContinue reading “The Love Of My Afterlife – Kirsty Greenwood”
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