Why the survival of bookshops must matter to us all

Bookshops have been a bellwether measure during this crisis.  The media hunger for information on the recovery of bookshops has been insatiable, and the outpouring of affection for bookshops as they re-open extremely moving.  Bookshops stand as emblems for the prospects for the high street as we edge our way to a tentative new reality and the appropriate balance between public health and essential economic activity. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent terminates Willesden Bookshop lease

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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