Meet the NI independent bookshop owners at the heart of their communities Top row: Lesley Price, and Linda MurrayBottom row: Jenni Doherty, Jo Zebedee and David Torrans In a world where you can buy pretty much anything at the touch of a button online, there’s something unique about the small, independent bookshops that hold a special place in the hearts of the communities they serve. In March, the British Book Awards announced its 2025 winners for Independent Book Shop of the Year..
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Inside the NI bookshops at the heart of their communities: ‘You can leave all your worries at the door’

In a world where you can buy pretty much anything at the touch of a button online, there’s something unique about the small, independent bookshops that hold a