Read all about it - and help the Book Fayre in lockdown

Bookshop (www.Bookshop.org) is designed to help bookshops take on Amazon in the critical Christmas shopping season, and beyond.

Because of lockdown, many independent bookshops are now facing a very uncertain sales period in the all-important run-up to Christmas after an already challenging year.

Kathryn Fairs, owner of The Book Fayre, said: “There is nothing quite like visiting an independent bookshop - a place where authors can connect with readers.

“Bookshops enrich our minds, our lives and our communities. They keep books a vital part of our culture.

“It’s more important than ever to visit and support local bookshops.

“But, sometimes you have to shop online.

“When you do, please support us by buying from our shop on https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thebookfayre.

“Bookshop.org offers millions of titles delivered directly to homes in two-three days.

“It’s a new, fun, frustration-free way to discover and buy books that financially supports local bookshops like us.

“Where you spend your money matters.”

The scheme was launched in the UK in response to the significant impact of the pandemic on independent retailers, which has seen Amazon enjoying an even greater advantage over the high street.