Tell us your story as a bookseller
I had a part-time job in a bookshop during my university holidays. Over 20 years later, my job as a full-time English teacher was changed to being a full-time Dad on Shared Parental Leave. A glass of red wine and an inspirational conversation led to the idea of The London Bookman, a virtual Bookman subscription that I could develop and grow whilst pushing a pram around local independent bookshops.
Four years later, and two children, and The London Bookman is still a virtual book subscription service, but my clients are global, and range from some very lucky five year olds, to a High Court Judge, and a member of the Royal Household. It’s still a small and personalised business, but with my social media presence and personal recommendation, the community of London Bookman readers is continually growing.