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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

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Your Bookshop presents Eat Yourself Beautiful With Lee Holmes

Supercharged Events with Lee Holmes



Start of winter is a time when many of us suffer from colds and start to feel run down. It is also the time when we neglect our diets, falling into bad habits. This is why we thought June would be the perfect time to re-think the food we eat, swapping the bad toxic foods with nutritious #supercharged alternatives.


Over three nights at three separate locations, Lee Holmes talked on her personal journey from the collapse of her immune system to total health. Researching the nutritious value of food, Lee described the simple changes we can make that have massive impact to our well being and quality of life.

Lee's latest book Eat Yourself Beautiful

YB's Banafsheh Serov with Lee Holmes

All three events attracted sell-out crowds.


If you missed Lee's talk, we have SIGNED copies of Eat Yourself Beautiful at all Your Bookshop stores or buy it online at www.yourbookshop.net.au

Friday, June 27, 2014

Writing Competition with



TEXT publishing and your school’s local bookshop are offering you the chance to

WIN $1,000 worth of books for your school 
and $100 worth of books for yourself!

ENTRIES OPEN: Tuesday 1 July 2014
ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 1 August 2014
PRIZE: A $1,000 voucher for your school and a
$100 voucher for you to spend at Your bookshop.


To enter download the entry form here.


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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Legenday Tim Bowden @ Ryde Library



Meet Tim Bowden at City of Ryde Library on Wednesday 23rd of July, 6.30pm

Tim's latest book, Stubborn Buggers is the little known story of twelve Australian POWs who fought and survived the action in Malaya before the fall of Singapore and endured captivity and slave labour, then the unimaginable hardships of Outram Road Gaol. 

There will be light refreshment & copies of Tim's books for sale before and after the event.

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

To book your place, click here.


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Your Bookshop Event - P.M. Newton @ Concord Library


Fresh from an Arts degree, P.M. Newton joined the New South Wales police force in 1982. She spent most of her career as a detective, working both in Sydney and on the mid-North Coast, and in specialist agencies including Drug Enforcement, Sexual Assault and Major Crime. When she had eventually had enough of meeting people for the first time on the worst day of their lives, Newton resigned from the Job to travel and live overseas. Since then she has written about music and travel in Mali, and studied Buddhist Philosophy in India. Her first novel, The Old School, won a Sisters in Crime Davitt Award and the Asher Literary Award, and was shortlisted for the Indie Award for Debut Fiction and the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction.  Her short fiction has appeared in Seizure, Review of Australian Fiction and The Great Unknown and her commentary pieces have appeared on the ABC’s The Drum. Her most recent book is Beams Falling

Find tickets, for P.M. Neston's book here.

Meet P.M.Newton at Concord library on Tuesday, July 8th.
Seats are strictly limited. Call the library on 9911 6210 to book your seat.
Your bookshop will be there with copies of P.M Newton's books for purchase and signing.

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Competition to Win Diana Gabaldon's Latest Blockbuster!!

Giveaway Time - 



Were giving away a  Copy of Diana Gabaldon's Written In My Own Hearts Blood.



to win, simply tell us in 250 words or less what you like about Your Bookshop and why you should win. 
(judges choice. Entries close 20/6/14 4pm EST)

The successful entrant needs to collect the prize from Your Bookshop Store within 30 days.

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