The Last Bookshop in London

by Madeline Martin

Uncle Horace had seen to that with his refusal to write a proper letter of recommendation. After so many years of restoring his shop, it seemed painfully unfair. Unfair and cruel.

Men ain’t shit

Mark my words, this will all be over by Christmas.”

Said in 1939… oof

You can’t save the world, but keep trying in any small way you can.”

“Such as an old man collecting battered and singed books to keep voices alive.”

“This is why women shouldn’t be allowed to volunteer for a job clearly meant for men.”

I hope a bomb falls on him

“Remember that we will always have books, and therefore we will always have courage and optimism.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to The Last Bookshop in London.”