Cheryl Mullin

Independent bookshops in Liverpool are contributing to the city's Year of Reading initiative, created by the National Literacy Trust and Liverpool Learning Partnership to address declining reading rates. Aldous Books promotes sustainable book buying through antique and rare titles, News From Nowhere advocates community access to literature and highlights social awareness, and Henry Bohn Books emphasises affordability and long‑standing commitment to second‑hand books. Booksellers stress the importance of reading, the role of social media in discovering books, and the value of community libraries in ensuring accessibility.