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Our Story
We’re Amy and Grant, the owners of an independent bookshop in Skircoat Green, Halifax, and we’re proud to be part of the vibrant Calderdale community.
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Originally from Halifax, our journey took us to Australia, where we lived for 11 years and welcomed our three children. In 2024, family life — and a love for Yorkshire’s green hills — brought us back home, where we were excited to take on a much-loved local bookshop in Halifax.
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Amy is a primary school teacher with a strong passion for literacy, children’s books and the early years. Grant brings over a decade of experience in hospitality management, with a focus on creating warm, welcoming spaces. Together, along with experience working in libraries, we combined our skills and love of books to continue the story of this independent bookshop in Calderdale.
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Over the past 18 months, the shop has grown into a friendly, community-focused space for readers of all ages. We carefully select books and gifts, proudly support local authors from Halifax and Calderdale, and love helping customers find their next great read. We also host regular events, including our popular FREE weekly children’s storytimes, which run all year round.
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We believe local bookshops play an important role in their communities. Our aim is to offer personal recommendations, thoughtful service, and a welcoming environment where people can browse, chat, and enjoy the simple pleasure of books.
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Thank you for supporting our independent Halifax bookshop. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just starting your reading journey, we’re delighted to welcome you through the door.
Meet The Little Booksellers
Max
(name inspo: 'Where the Wild Things Are')
Max is our firstborn and a bundle of energy and creativity. His love of reading almost matches his passion for football, making authors like Tom Palmer and Matt Oldfield central figures in his literary world.
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We discovered Max’s love for books very early on. As a baby, instead of being soothed by bedtime stories, the sight of a book would wake him up with excitement—legs wiggling and hands clapping! This led us to switch from 'Bedtime Stories' to 'Wake Up Stories', turning our morning routine into a lively literary adventure.
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Max isn’t just an avid reader; he’s also a budding storyteller. With his boundless imagination and love for crafting tales, we wouldn’t be surprised if one day we’re stocking his books on our shelves!
Martha
(name inspo: 'The Secret Garden')
Martha is our beautiful middle child, full of creativity and imagination. Just like her brother, she has a real love for reading and storytelling, constantly amazing us with her vivid retellings of the stories she enjoys.
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One of Martha’s favourite books is 'On The Way Home' by Jill Murphy. Her love for this book shines through one of our favourite anecdotes: for World Book Day at school, Martha dressed as the main character, Clare, who has a bad knee. Thanks to Mummy's excellent knee-cut makeup, she spent the day convincing everyone she hadn’t really hurt herself!
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Our superstar doesn't just read stories; she brings them to life. Whether she's acting out her favourite scenes or reading to her younger sister, Martha epitomises the joy and magic of books.
Harmony
(name inspo: 'The Queen's Nose')
Harmony is our gorgeous third child, and with two older siblings who have been reading to her since birth, she had little choice but to fall in love with books.
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If you spot Harmony in our shop, she’s likely to be deep in character—whether she’s pretending to be a queen, a dog, or our personal favourite, Janice, a middle-aged woman who loves shopping (we're still not sure where that one came from!).
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Harmony has a particular fondness for books with a bit of cheeky humor, especially those featuring poo or wee. She absolutely adores that we own a bookshop, even if it might take her a while to understand that the books are for selling, not for taking home!