What could possibly go wrong?

Opening a bookshop during Covid restrictions might seem crazy. But then the perfect premises came on the market, the one we had been looking for years. This was our opportunity. Covid was happening of course, we were just coming out of full lockdown, but we've both worked in book retail in one form or another for over 25 years and have always dreamt of opening our own bookshop. It felt this was our only chance. So, in July 2020 we took the plunge. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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