Progress, Challenges, and New Beginnings

The journey of Border Bookshop continues to be one of adaptation, persistence, and hope. As mentioned in our last post, transitioning our vast collection of books, comics, and magazines online has been an enormous undertaking. Despite years of effort, we’re still not halfway through cataloguing our inventory. With thousands of single-issue comics and vintage magazines waiting to be discovered, much of our stock remains accessible only through direct inquiries.

As if this ongoing challenge wasn’t enough, a curveball from the council has left us in limbo regarding the future of our current premises. While we won’t go into specifics, navigating these uncertainties has been another layer of complexity in an already demanding situation.

That said, there’s been a bright spot in 2025 so far. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve raised £58.10 for our fledgling charity, aimed at supporting neurodivergent individuals. Half of our profits from every book sale for the next few months are being donated toward this cause. It’s a modest start, but it represents something much bigger: hope for a brighter future and the potential to create meaningful change.

To everyone who has purchased a book or supported us in any way, thank you. Your kindness helps keep Border Books alive and allows us to contribute to a cause close to our hearts.

Here’s to continued progress and positivity, even in the face of challenges!

2020 – what the what?

The Challenges of Transitioning Online

The pandemic was an incredibly challenging time for independent businesses, and Border Bookshop was no exception. Even before 2020, we faced difficulties with declining footfall and rising costs, compounded by high-interest rates on loans. When lockdowns made in-person shopping impossible, we had to make the difficult decision to shift our stock online while also physically moving all of the stock to an alternative premises to continue serving our customers.

While we’ve made progress, moving thousands of books, comics, and magazines to an online database has been an immense task. Years later, we’re still not even halfway through cataloguing everything. This means there are countless single-issue comics, vintage magazines, and unique treasures that aren’t yet listed online.

For now, the best way to discover what we have is to reach out to us directly. If you’re hunting for something specific or curious about our stock, just send us an email. We’re always happy to help you find what you’re looking for, even if it takes a little extra time.

Thank you for your ongoing support—it means everything to us as we navigate these challenges and work toward preserving the magic of our collection.

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