Books At One
Introducing husband and wife team, Vincent Murphy and Mary Ruddy who have run their award-winning publishing business since 2013. The workshop where Books At One is located shares the space with Artisan House Publishers. The bookshop and cafe is managed by the couple. You can also purchase our gift sets at their stunning bookshop
Books at One is a collective of locally managed community bookshops. We are a social enterprise, investing profits in fostering a love of reading for learning, pleasure and connection.
Our bookshops act as social and creative hubs, offering a welcoming, comfortable space where people of all ages come together through a shared love of reading.
Our Story
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By working collaboratively with local businesses, schools and voluntary organisations we give local people an opportunity and a reason to shop locally for books.
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We operate in areas of social disadvantage or rural isolation , providing employment , work experience and value added volunteering opportunities.
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We offer a wide range of accessible and diverse literature and believe there is a book for everyone regardless of economic, educational or social status.