Reading is ‘essential’ during lockdown

Writer: Hedda Mittner.

After some initial doubt as to whether they would be allowed to trade during the Level 4 lockdown, which permits the sale of stationery and ‘educational books’, both The Book Cottage and bookmark have reopened to the public. “After all, aren’t all books educational?” asked John Morris, owner of The Book Cottage.

Notwithstanding this frustrating lack of clarity and hair-splitting, both John and bookmark’s owner, Amanda de Vos are very happy to get back to business and are looking forward to receiving all the latest titles as the publishers’ warehouses begin to open again. “Now, more than ever before, our town’s local businesses, and in particular the independent bookstores, need all the support we can get,” said John.

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