Rising to the Challenge
I had been watching the Covid-19 crisis unfold from the comfort of self-isolation.
Watching bookshops, publishers and others rising to the challenge and offering other/extra service for those that were self-isolated, those that needed extra help, and to try and keep themselves going as viable businesses.
There had been many posts on social media, I had dutifully reposted those and commented on some, but it wasn’t until The Snug Bookshop suggested that an interactive map showing the locality of independents offering extra services would be a good idea that I realised I could do more.
Here’s a Google map of independent bookshops, publishers, freelancers, creatives, and other businesses that are trying to help and need help to keep their heads above water.
If you want added to the map, please use the Contact form on this site
If you can’t support with a monthly subscription a tip at my Ko-Fi is always appreciated, as is buying things from my Ko-Fi Shop.
You can always email me on contact@bigbeardedbookseller.com with any suggestions.
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Hi Stephen
Please can you add my 2 indie bookshops? Both shops are called Bridge Bookshop. One is on the beach at Port Erin, Isle of Man and the other is in the town of Ramsey on the Isle of Man.
Many thanks
Angela Pickard
Bridge Bookshop
I’ve added you to the map, thanks for contacting me 🙂
What about the lovely bookshop, Verzons, in Llandrindod Wells?
Hi, that’s on the map now 🙂
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Hi please can you add Kett’s Books, in Wymondham just south of Norwich. NR18 0UQ
http://Www.kettsbooks.co.uk
Still taking orders and delivering, thank you
Hi, I’ve added you to the map now 🙂
Please add Dublin’s oldest independent bookshop Books Upstairs on D’Olier St!
Hi 🙂 they’ve been added to themap now
Hello!
This is such a wonderful idea, and our bookshop Maldon Books in Essex is still delivering books! We’re in Maldon, CM9 5PE http://www.maldonbooks.com thanks so much for doing this!
I’ve added you now 🙂
Hello Stephen,
Could you add Stanfords in London please? They’re still open online
Thank you!!
it’s on now 🙂
Newham Bookshop taking orders and selling from stock
yes, it’s already on the map 🙂
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Hello if you are able to add JW Books, Stratford Garden Centre, Clifford Chambers, Stratford upon Avon. We are on Twitter @BooksJW 😊 thank you
Just to add we are a secondhand and antiquarian bookshop that is happy to receive any email /source requests.
Hi John, you’re up on the map and list now 🙂
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Stephen,
Thanks for your interactive map and service to the literary community! It would be greta if you would add One Tree Books, in Lavant Street, Petersfield, please. A welcome independent bookshop that knocks spots off the chain outlets. Thanks, Simon Elliman
Hi Simon,
One Tree Books is already on the maps, all the best,
Stephen
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What about the lovely Babushka Books in Shanklin, Isle of Wight?
Hi Clare, this is just a temporary map, Babushka Books is on the main map/list @ http://www.indiebookshops.com/bookshops
thanks
Stephen
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