We’re honoured to have been shortlisted for the London Book Fair’s Bookstore of the Year Award for 2016! Readings has been shortlisted alongside three other bookstores: Hoepli in Italy, Rahva Raamat in Estonia, and Sanlian Bookhouse in China.

Managing director Mark Rubbo says, ‘It’s such a thrill and a wonderful acknowledgement for a great team of booksellers, wonderful writers, innovative Australian publishers and beautiful customers. I am so pleased and proud to be amongst this group of booksellers from around the world.’

The London Book Fair (LBF) International Excellence Awards are held in partnership with the UK Publishers Association (PA) and celebrate success in 14 categories, representing the best publishing ambassadors, cutting edge publishing, and ground breaking initiatives in the industry. The new Bookstore of the Year Award category is intended to represent the breadth and quality of bookshops across the globe, and looks for excellence in a range of areas, including customer service, staff knowledge, events, display, outreach, atmosphere, innovation, imagination, incorporation of digital, style and flare.

You can find the full list of businesses shortlisted in each category here.