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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

Friday, May 24, 2013

Julie Goodwin at Ryde Library with Your Bookshop

YB Poster advertising the event

YB setting displaying Julie's books at the event

On a clear Friday Autumn afternoon, the folks of Ryde were treated to a very special visitor to their library.
Julie Goodwin, Australia's first Master Chef, visited Ryde Library to promote her latest cookbook, 'Gather'.

Julie spoke candidly about her family life, her experiences on Master Chef and inspirations behind her bestselling cookbooks.

Afterwards, Julie met her fans and signed copies of her book. One lucky entrant won a copy of Julie's Gather.
YB's Bonnie with Julie



Setting up before the event


The wall of recipes where one lucky entrant got to swap a recipe with Julie


Selection of afternoon tea on offer

Julie spoke frankly and openly about her experiences on 'Master Chef' and how it's since changed her life.


Following her talk, Julie signed copies of her book

And met some of her fans.



Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Your Bookshop - Banafsheh Serov

Owner Banafsheh Serov on the cover of Hachette Australia Catalogue.
Her book The Russian Tapestry is due out August 2013.
 
 
 


Saturday, May 4, 2013

Your Bookshop celebrates 'May the 4th Be With You' - 2013


Darth fighting Merryland's YB staff to get to his book

Princess Lea at YB Bankstown

RD D2 and Padme



Captain America - YB Rhodes

Padme and Vader sharing a moment

R2 D2 displays some of our Star Wars products

The sword points to Star Wars merchandise!

Vader: I am Your Father!
C3PO: Daddy!!!

Your Bookshop Westpoints opens - April 2013

Our fifth Your Bookshop store opened in Westpoint - Blacktown to little fanfare but much excitement on Tuesday April 22nd, 2013.
Our staff had been working very hard for the past week, cleaning the store, recieving stock, and getting trained by our supreme ruler, Mark Serov! Please join us in welcoming Kimberley, Matthew, Cynthia and Rebecka to the YB family.
 
 
 




Your Bookshop - Tayta's Lebanese Kitchen





 We had a great event at Holroyd Library with Sue Dahman, the author of Tayta's Lebanese Kitchen. Sixty guests were treated to a morning of food demonstrations and taste tastings from some of the receipes in Sue's book.


For a limited time, signed copies of Tayta's Lebanese Kitchen are available for $29.99 at all Your Bookshop Stores.