From panic-buying and competitively digging for victory to extraordinary acts of bravery, Blitz Spirit is a remarkable collection of real wartime experiences that represent the best and worst of human nature in the face of adversity.

In this episode we discuss our first book club selection, 'The Last Quarter of the Moon' by Chi Zijian, part of the Vintage Earth series. The book looks back on the 20th century through the eyes of a 90 year old member of the Evenki tribe in north east China.

Follow as we begin our journey to renovate a bookshop in Frome, Somerset, England.