OK, strictly speaking, aliens haven’t landed in Dial Lane Books. But my new book Earth Shot, a science fiction novel aimed at middle grade readers (kids aged 8 to 12) has touched down and is available to buy.
There’s something so gratifying about seeing your book in an actual book shop. And Dial Lane Books in Ipswich has that ‘proper book shop’ feel about it, if you know what I mean? You go in and instantly feel that intangible but unmistakeable love of books embedded in every nook and cranny.
The owner, Andrew Marsh, is enthusiastic and charismatic and the shop reflects his personality. It is quirky and off beat, in a way that only independent book stores can be.
Andrew opened the book shop in 2020 only to have to temporarily close it during the pandemic. I’m glad to say it is thriving today, and the town of Ipswich in Suffolk is all the better for it.
So thank you Andrew. I hope the kids who come in to your store have a look at Earth Shot and it piques their interest enough to read it.