If you walk a short way from New Street Station in Birmingham to 24-26 High Street – you will find a gorgeous bookshop: Waterstones
I was so surprised and delighted by it – no wonder they have over twenty thousand people visiting the shop EVERY week. (This branch opened a year ago)
It has six floors, I think… each is incredibly well stocked with a single copy of so many books it reminds me of the very best of libraries; especially as it has armchairs on every floor, and desks – many of which were filled with young people on their adults, when I visited.
There is a great cafe, and also a cafe specifically catering for children on their children’s floor.
I felt relaxed and free to browse, but when I asked for help it was informed, useful, friendly help.
They are running some wonderful events there.
And NOW – they are stocking Fair Acre Press books:
Wilderland- wildlife and wonder from the Shropshire Borders – Andrew Fusek Peters
I once knew a poem who wore a hat – Emma Purshouse and Catherine Pascall Moore
Sitting Ducks – Lisa Blower
Thank you Waterstones Birmingham, and Stuart Bartholomew in particular for you extraordinary support. Nadia x
Are they going to stock Maligned Species!!?
No they can’t Eric because the Maligned Species poetry books are ebooks
But they ARE going to stock all Fair Acre Press’ poetry pamphlets too – including the two poetry pamphlet competition winners – Jill Munro and Shauna Robertson’s pamphlets: The Quilted Multiverse and Blueprints for a Minefield; so Wheeeeeee !!
Nadia x