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How bookshops kept us afloat through lockdown – The Age
I’ve loved bookshops for years. But I hadn’t fully appreciated their role until the pandemic lockdown.
I never knew how important bookshops were until I got published in the middle of a pandemic. I mean, dont get me wrong: Ive loved bookshops for years and have the high-density bookshelves to prove it. But I hadnt fully appreciated the essential role they play in helping books find their readers, and readers find their books.
In many ways, I was one of the lucky writers in 2020. My debut book came out at the beginning of June, hitting that sweet spot between lockdowns in Melbourne. By then, Readings…
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