{"product_id":"a-bookshop-of-ones-own-by-jane-cholmeley-9780008651077","title":"A Bookshop of One’s Own","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the Indie Book Awards, Christopher Bland Prize and The People's Book Prize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Waterstones Best Memoir of 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn \u003cem\u003eIndependent\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStylist\u003c\/em\u003e Best Non-Fiction Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat 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?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Moon was the dream of three women – a bookshop with the mission to 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 of the biggest social movements of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Bookshop of One’s Own\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595404493036,"sku":"9780008651077","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008651077-a-bookshop-of-one-s-own.jpg?v=1777896904","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/a-bookshop-of-ones-own-by-jane-cholmeley-9780008651077","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}