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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, April 18, 2014

Read More in May 2014

Love reading try your hand at colouring in to win a stack of Scholastic Books!


Colouring in page
Pick it up at Your Bookshop or print online.



To enter collect Colouring in page in Your Bookshop store or online and submit your entry by mail or in person to Your Bookshop before, 30th May  5:00pm EST.

Prizes must be collected from one of Your Bookshop's Stores before 20th June 2014.



Scholastic Prize Pack
Instore Display
Include with your entry; Name, Age, Address, Phone and Email






Send entries to

Your Bookshop Read More in May Competition

PO Box 933

Ryde NSW 2112



Email     pr@yourbookshop.net.au

Phone    02 9808 1140

Closing Date       5:00 pm EST, 30th  MAY 2014


Friday, April 4, 2014

Your Bookshop - Bankstown relocates to new premises

In April 2014 Your Bookshop - Bankstown moved from its premises of twenty years to a new location  at Bankstown Centro.

The following is a picture diary of the move.


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New counter at the new premises
Shelves emptied, ready for relocation



Builders moving the fixtures



Fixtures moved to the new store

New Release & Children Education waterfall 



Empty space where the sale table used to be.

Your Bookshop's new premises, opposite EB Games, at Bankstown Centro



Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Your Bookshop Event: Walter Mason @ Ryde Library



Join intrepid traveller, Walter Mason - author of Destination Cambodia- on a colourful adventure to one of the world's hottest new destinations.

There will be light refreshments and Your Bookshop will be there with copies of Walter's books for sale.

To book your place head to Your Bookshop's Events page or call the library on 9952 8352.

Banafsheh Serov @ Panania Library

Banafsheh Serov will be the guest speaker at Panania Library on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014.

A longtime bookseller, Banafsheh is one of the owner/operators at Your Bookshop. Her memoir, Under A Starless Sky depicts her family's journey from the beginnings of Iran's revolution to their escape to Turkey and ultimately, Australia. Her debut novel The Russian Tapestry, is based on her husband's grandparents who similarly fled a totalitarian regime to make a new home in Australia.

Join us and Banafsheh on a fascinating talk on fleeing Iran and the research behind her writing.

Cost is $3.50 and includes morning tea. To book your place, simply click on the link here.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Your Bookshop Events: Boyd Anderson @ Ryde Library


Courtroom Drama comes alive with Boyd Anderson's latest novel, The Heart Radical.

Boyd will visit Ryde Library to talk about the inspiration behind his novels, and the writing process behind them.

Your Bookshop will be there with copies of Boyd's books. Bookings are essential. Click here to save your place.

Events With Your Bookshop: Leigh Drew @ Five Dock Library


Vegan chef, Leigh Drew will join Five Dock library's 10th Birthday festivities, with cooking demos from her latest cookbook, Veganissimo, followed by tastings and Q&A.

Your Bookshop will be there with copies of Leigh's books.

Bookings are essential. To ensure your place, book your place here.