Books
BY ROXY BOURDILLON
BOOK OF THE MONTH: NON-FICTION
A Bookshop Of One’s Own
Jane Cholmeley
In Thatcher’s Britain, homophobia and misogyny were rife, but three remarkable women decided to change the world through literature. They opened feminist bookshop Silver Moon on London’s Charing Cross Road. It became a hub for the Women’s Liberation Movement and a sanctuary for so many in our community. A Bookshop Of One’s Own is an engrossing depiction of this important but all too often overlooked chapter of queer and feminist history. This inspiring story is told by Jane Cholmeley, one of the three founders, with humour, warmth and vivid detail. Charting both the challenges and the joys, it’s a true celebration of the creativity and tenacity of women.