I’ve just discovered that my local independent book shop, Bonds Books in Harborne, has a website and a pretty good line-up of events coming up over the next few months.
- 28 May - Martin Bell will speak about his new book ‘The Truth That Sticks’
- 12 June - Prof Robert Knecht, esteemed historian, will introduce his book ‘The French Renaissance Court’
- 2 July - Catherine O’Flynn award-winning local author of ‘What Was Lost’ (due to be turned into a film, reports The Stirrer) will read from the book and sign copies.
They’ve got a reading group too, and the staff in there have always been lovely and helpful. I can’t help thinking that a little blog to promote and record these events, recommend new books and generally help tie themselves into their community might be a good idea.
If you know of any independent book shops doing interesting events (preferably with some sort of interweb link) then give them a mention in the comments.
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i thought they were supposed to be closing down - did they get a stay of execution ?
I kinda thought I’d heard the same thing as well but couldn’t recall where. It was an article in the Independent from last year in which the owner says:
“Sarah Bond took over the running of her bookshop Bonds Books in Harborne, Birmingham, four years ago, but she admits it has been a struggle. ‘Unless something changes dramatically I am not sure whether I will continue when my lease is up in two years’ time,’ she says.”
Dave
i think they have wangled another year on the lease but it is still touch and go. it will be an incredible shame if we lose it - it’s a little gem.