Really pleased to welcome my friend Amy, author of the upcoming Mina And The Undead - which I'm super-excited for - to talk about not one but TWO bookshops today!
The Barrister in Wonderland Bookshop
As soon as I walked into The Barrister in Wonderland
Bookshop, I knew it would become a favourite. The décor is absolutely gorgeous,
with a tea party on the ceiling and lots of other quirky touches that create a fun,
cosy atmosphere. There are inviting displays of books as soon as you walk in,
including a selection of signed books. I clicked with the owner, Helen,
immediately and love talking children’s books with her!
The shop specialises in new children’s books from birth to
YA, and there’s a small range of preloved books. I walked out with a huge bag
of books and even more recommendations.
They provide a subscription service for either six months or
a year. The lucky recipient gets a different book every month that is tailored
to their interests. I signed up for my baby – it’ll be lovely for him to get a
new book in the post every month!
Visiting The Barrister in Wonderland is a special experience, and I can’t wait to go back!
Another one of my favourite bookshops is The Rabbit Hole in
Brigg. The children’s section is a bright, airy space that feels so welcoming
from the moment you step inside. There are play tables and beautifully
presented displays of books, with an amazing range of books for all ages from babies
to YA. Further into the shop, there’s a well-stocked section of adult books,
and you can find preloved books, CDs and vinyl on the second floor.
One of the things I love about this shop is the passion and
knowledge of the owners, Nick and Mel. They are well known for working with
local schools and connecting with authors, and have even set up a reading group
that has followed a group of children from primary school to secondary. Through
lockdown, they have found innovative ways to keep author visits going, allowing
thousands of children to connect with their favourite authors.
The personal connection and amazing service are two of the
many reasons why I’ll keep going back to The Rabbit Hole!
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