A BOOKSHOP in West Kirby will be taking part in this year's Bookshop Day.

Bookshop Day 2023 takes place on Saturday, October 14. Booksellers, publishers, authors, illustrators and poets work collaboratively on the campaign to encourage consumers to shop in their local bookshop and ensure their high street is thriving.

Participating retailers include Waterstones, Foyles, Blackwell’s and numerous independent bookshops.

The theme for year’s Bookshop Day is "Bookshops bringing people together", highlighting the key role of bookshops as community hubs, as well as retail spaces.

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The Booksellers Association (BA) has revealed the initial line-up for Bookshop Day, which includes The West Kirby Bookshop.

The West Kirby Bookshop are partnering with one of their favourite independent publishers, Daunt Books for Bookshop Day and will be offering ‘three for the price of two’ on all Daunt Books Publishing titles, giveaways, competitions and refreshments, and a store-wide 10 per cent discount on all other books.

This will take place on Bookshop Day from 10am - 6pm. 

From author events, to children’s book groups being invited to become a bookseller for the day, and from freebies and special offers to live music and bookshop birthday celebrations, Bookshop Day will have something for everyone.

On Bookshop Day, book-lovers are encouraged to go to their local bookshop, or support them online if they can’t pay them a visit in person. With booksellers on hand to share personalised book recommendations, Bookshop Day is also the perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early.

Emma Bradshaw, Head of Campaigns at the BA, said: "We’re delighted to see lots of wonderful events already confirmed to take place on Bookshop Day. Celebrating all high street bookshops, from indies to chains, the day is a brilliant opportunity for customers to meet and chat to their local booksellers, discover the next book they’ll fall in love with, and take part in dozens of author events and celebrations.

"We want bookshops to continue to bring people together throughout the year, every year, and book lovers to show their support to these national treasures of our high street."

You can find out more here.