A Bookshop of One's Own: How a group of women set out to change the world
by Jane Cholmeley
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The captivating true story of an underdog business - a feminist bookshop founded in Thatcher's Britain - from a woman at the heart of the women's liberation movement. What was it like to start a feminist bookshop, in an industry dominated by men'? How could a lesbian thrive in Thatcher's time, with the government legislating to restrict her rights? How do you run a business when your real aim is to change the world? Silver Moon was the dream of three women - a bookshop with the mission to show more promote the work of female writers and create a much-needed safe space for any woman. Founded in 1980s London against a backdrop of homophobia and misogyny, it was a testament to the power of community, growing into Europe's biggest women's bookshop and hosting a constellation of literary stars from Margaret Atwood and Maya Angelou to Angela Carter. While contending with day-to-day struggles common to other booksellers, plus the additional burdens of misogyny and the occasional hate crime, Jane Cholmeley and her booksellers created a thriving business. But they also played a crucial and relatively unsung part in one the biggest social movements of our time. A Bookshop of One's Own is a fascinating slice of social history from the heart of the women's liberation movement, from a true feminist and lesbian icon. Written with heart and humour, it reveals the struggle and joy that comes with starting an underdog business, while being a celebration of the power women have to change the narrative when they are the ones holding the pen. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- A Bookshop of One's Own: How a group of women set out to change the world
- Original publication date
- 2024
- People/Characters
- Jane Cholmeley; Sue Butterworth; Jane Anger
- Important places
- Silver Moon Bookshop; Charing Cross Road, London, England, UK
- Dedication
- For Sue
- First words
- We received two letters: the first one in the post and the second one, hand-delivered, through the letter box.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Thank you.
- Canonical LCC
- Z286.F45 C46
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Biography & Memoir, History, Business, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 381.4500209252 — Society, Government, and Culture Commerce, communications & transportation regulations Domestic Trade (Commerce) Specific products and services Books
- LCC
- Z286 .F45 .C46 — Bibliography, Library Science and Information Resources Book industries and trade Bookselling and publishing
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- 64
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- (3.70)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
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