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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, May 4, 2013

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.









Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Events with Your Bookshop

We have organised some great events for the coming weeks. Here's a preview of upcoming events. Please make sure you call the booking number to reserve your seat.


 
 
 




 

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Matthew Reilly

Matthew Reilly visited Holroyd Council Library - Merrylands on March 14th, 2013. A crowd of 150 fans gathered at the Council Hall to listen to the International Bestselling Author talk about how he got his start, his inspirations behind his blockbuster books and reveal a little about his upcoming books.

Afterwards, Reilly stayed back to meet his fans, sign books and take photos.







Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Matthew Reilly



Meet Former BBC Correspondent Frances Harrison


Highlights from the Fred Watson Event






We had a great event with Astronomer, Fred Watson who kept an audience of 60+ guests enthralled with anecdotes from his astronomical travels and facts on the universe. If you were one of many who missed out on attending this event, we hope to be holding another event soon at Ryde Library in June. Check our events on Your Bookshop FAcebook page for upcoming details.