Bookshops unmasked

July 19th was hailed as ‘Freedom Day’ in the press for the easing of mask wearing restrictions. But freedom for whom?  With the government saying that wearing masks in shops is a personal choice rather than a legal obligation in England (at the time of writing they are still required in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), Freedom Day is the opposite for those with low immune systems or pre-existing conditions who become vulnerable if others do not wear masks to help prevent the spread of Covid unless medically exempt. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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The Margate Bookshop has collected almost £3,000 to buy books for local schoolchildren with plans to run the fundraiser as an ongoing scheme alongside other independent bookstores, potentially as part of a charity.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 07:48:13 UTC ]
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Octopus lands Price's Unmasking Autism

Octopus Publishing Group imprint Monoray has signed a deal for Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity by Chicago-based professor Dr Devon Price.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The bookshop making a difference this Christmas

Newham Bookshop is giving over a thousand books to children and communities in need this Christmas. Continue reading at BBC News

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Somerset indie Snug Bookshop forced to close after roof damage

An independent Somerset bookshop is being forced to close for good after Storm Arwen damaged the roof. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-20 01:26:46 UTC ]
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Croatian Publisher Fraktura and Its Bookshop: ‘To Present Quality Books’

Now in its second year, the publisher-owned Fraktura Bookshop serves as a hub of literary events and trusted recommendations in Zagreb. The post Croatian Publisher Fraktura and Its Bookshop: ‘To Present Quality Books’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-12-13 07:33:12 UTC ]
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Black bookshop owners urge others to embrace the opportunity for change

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Bookshop Heroes class of 2021 revealed

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Will Smith celebrates memoir with Sevenoaks Bookshop art installation

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Duo open Next Page, an inclusive bookshop in North Hertfordshire

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Saturday is Love your Bookshop Day. 5 reasons why readers keep coming back to independent book stores

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Lambert joins Bookshop board

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Beyond normal: new novel brings Sally Rooney mania to bookshops across UK

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[ The Conversation | 2021-08-27 00:11:11 UTC ]
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Essex indie bookshop doubles in size after 'thriving' in pandemic

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Law firm charity to launch string of bookshops

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50 bookshops to open early for Rooney's publication day

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