{"product_id":"a-bookshop-of-one-s-own-by-jane-cholmeley","title":"A Bookshop of One’s Own By Jane Cholmeley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"BookPageMetadataSection__ratingStats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"BookPageMetadataSection__ratingStats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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. An \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStylist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best Non-Fiction Book for 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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 the biggest social movements of our time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Bookshop of One’s Own\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wide Genre","offers":[{"title":"Soft Cover","offer_id":47505606181084,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hard Cover","offer_id":47505606213852,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/2044\/5148\/files\/41_8aab96dc-9363-4a3a-b0f7-2c2dec02be82.png?v=1769703451","url":"https:\/\/widegenre.com\/products\/a-bookshop-of-one-s-own-by-jane-cholmeley","provider":"WideGenre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}