Waterstones and Blackwell's close all shops due to coronavirus concerns

Waterstones and Blackwell's have both announced today (Sunday 22nd March) that they will close all their physical bookshops on a temporary basis due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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