A Bookshop of One’s Own : How a Group of Women Set out to Change the World by Jane Cholmeley 9780008651046

A Bookshop of One’s Own : How a Group of Women Set out to Change the World

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Step into a world of empowerment with A Bookshop of One’s Own: How a Group of Women Set out to Change the World by Jane Cholmeley. This remarkable memoir, celebrated as one of Waterstones' Best Memoirs of 2024 and featured on the Independent and Stylist's Best Non-Fiction lists, invites you to explore the courageous journey of women who dared to reshape the narrative of feminist literature.

In this captivating story, Cholmeley recounts the inception of Silver Moon, a trailblazing feminist bookshop that emerged in the heart of Thatcher's Britain. As a pivotal figure in the women’s liberation movement, she takes readers through the challenges and victories of establishing this sanctuary for women’s voices, all within a male-dominated industry.

Discover the layers of this transformative narrative:

  • Transformative Storytelling: Experience the struggles and successes in bookselling while confronting societal prejudices.
  • Literary Legacy: Encounter literary legends like Margaret Atwood and Maya Angelou, whose impactful works found a welcoming home at Silver Moon.
  • Empowerment and Community: Embrace a spirit of resilience and the mission to amplify marginalized voices.

More than just a business chronicle, A Bookshop of One’s Own serves as a crucial piece of social history, shining a light on the often-overlooked contributions of women in literature. Cholmeley's narrative captivates with humor and heart, celebrating the determination of those who rewrote their stories and, ultimately, changed the world.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780008651046
Author: Jane Cholmeley
Format: Hardback
Imprint: Mudlark
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions: 143 x 222 x 34 mm
Publication Date: 29 February, 2024
Pagination: 384 pages
Weight: 470g

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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