This chapter sees Claire and Rebecca sit down with fellow Corkonian and indie bookshop owner Fiona from Leaf and Bower.

In their first in-person interview, Claire and Rebecca found a special kind of magic in this, where the tea is flowing, laughs are had, and so many books are discussed. The insight into the background of owning a bookshop is so interesting, and Fiona's recommendations are fantastic.

We hope you enjoy this chat with Fiona. If you're ever in the vicinity, be sure to check out her shop in Ballincollig, Cork. We can assure you that you won’t be disappointed!

You can follow Fiona on Instagram: @leafandbower

Books Mentioned:

Favourite book as a child:

The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton

Peter Pan by J M Barrie

Book with the biggest impact on my life:

Run with the Wind by Tom McCaughren

Autobuy author:

Margaret Atwood, esp. The Handmaid's Tale, Oryx and Crake

Underrated Book:

Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

Everyone should read:

The War on Women by Sue Lloyd-Roberts

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo

Kid's Book Recommendations:

A Dress with Pockets by Lily Murray

Look Up by Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola

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