From Teacher to Bookshop Owner: Lizzie Moss's Journey and The Magic of Literature

Send us Fan MailWhat drives someone to leave behind the familiar comforts of a stable career and leap into the unknown waters of entrepreneurship? Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of Lizzie Moss, the heart and soul behind Heron Books in Bristol, UK. From teaching classics and working at Waterstones, Lizzie's story is one of resilience and passion, culminating in establishing her dream bookshop amidst the charming Clifton Arcade. Listen to her recount the hurdles and triumphs of launching a business during economically turbulent times and the vibrant, supportive community that makes Bristol a haven for indie bookshops.Heron BooksBrideshead Revisited, Evelyn WaughCold Kitchen, Caroline EdenOmnivore Books Episode on The Bookshop PodcastPraisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks, Crystal WilkinsonThe Heart in Winter, Kevin BarryBirnam Wood, Eleanor CattonMetamorphoses, OvidFor our Australian Listeners: yourbookstore.ioSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links