It's independent bookshop week and here is the story of how one bookshop was saved from closure
Linghams Booksellers boasts an international community of literature lovers who call themselves the "Linghams tribe."
The 52-year-old initially lived on the Isle of Wight, working as a fraud investigation officer, but after homesickness for Heswall became too much, she decided to make the trip back. Looking for a venue to invest in, Sue contacted numerous bookstores who offered her valuable advice on making the next step.After deliberating for months, she eventually stumbled across the Linghams. Sue told the ECHO: "It was due to close that September but my husband and I bought it.
With so many high street heavyweights to compete with, Sue and the team focused on delivering the best service and community they could. She said: "You can't just stand behind a counter and sell books these days, you have to offer something more. We put on all of these events so people can meet their favourite authors or get fine copies. We want to give people a unique experience."
Sue said: "We refer to them as Linghams' tribe and they're not just local they're international. There's a huge support behind us and without that, we wouldn't be here." Discussing her own love for the bookshop, she added: "The day you wake up and don't have that passion is the end.
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