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Jo the Smalltown Bookseller's avatar

We’re lucky enough to have two fully independent bookshops in our small town, and we’ve both been here for over 20 years! Loved reading about Tom’s shop and how he organises things - there’s much inspiration here! Thank you so much.

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Dr Lily Dunn's avatar

Glad it was useful!

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Lucy Hearne Keane's avatar

Love this article. I support independent bookshops as much as possible here in Ireland. We are hanging on to one in my town. Love the way books are categorized in this bookshop. A brave move opening during COVID.

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Dr Lily Dunn's avatar

Yup! And he's done so well. Thank you for reading

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The Novel Tea by Neha & Shruti's avatar

Yes to all of this! Independent bookstores are such special places

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James Caig's avatar

Love this post, love that shop, and my favourite place in it is just in front of the independent publishers section, half browsing and half talking to Tom about what I pull off the shelves. A delight.

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