About Me

My photo
I am passionate about the written language. I love writing, reading, reviewing, selling and promoting books. I am an independent bookseller with over 20 years of experience in the book trade. Together with my partners, I actively aim to improve our bookstore's range and services to better reflect the needs of our community and clientele. In 2008, my memoir 'Under A Starless Sky' was published by Hachette, Australia. Since then, I had a short story 'Jasmine Petals' published in 'Stories of Belonging' (Finch) and in 2013, released my first full-length novel, The Russian Tapestry, also by Hachette. I am currently writing my second novel. I strive daily to improve my skills and stretch the limits of my craft. My love of books has naturally lead to reviewing. You can follow me on Twitter @B_Serov, Facebook www.facebook.com/BanafshehSerov and Goodreads www.goodreads.com/author/show/1429016.Banafsheh_Serov

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Your Bookshop Christmas Party

2012 Christmas Party


On Monday, December 10, 2012, Your Bookshop team celebrated their year with a Christmas bash at Peroni's Restaurant in Parramatta.



It was a bittersweet evening for even as we celebrated the successful opening of two new stores, we also farewelled our business partner and co-founder of YB bookstores, Barry Araghi, who announced his retirement.

Partners, Vivian, Barry, Nina, Bonnie and Kamal




His partners, Mark and Kamal both gave moving speeches, thanking the staff for their hard work throughout the year. In his speech Kamal thanked Barry for years of friendship which went back to their university days in England during the 1960's. At the conclusion of the speeches, they presented Barry with a parting gift on behalf of the staff.

 

 




Of course there would be no Your Bookshop, if not for our the continued support of our loyal customers. And so on behalf of our YB team, I wish to thank you for your continued patronage and wish you and your family a prosperous and happy festive season.
Rhodes and Top Ryde YB


Bankstown YB






 

 
Merrylands YB

 

 

 


No comments:

Post a Comment

Although everyone is free to leave comments, we do reserve the right to monitor messages and delete SPAM and offensive language.