Melbourne’s inner-city bookshops were hit hard by COVID lockdowns. The dramatic drop in foot traffic over the past 18 months meant a drop in sales and a struggle to keep doors open.
‘They offer endless entertainment and knowledge while shining a light on Melburnian writers and stories set in our marvellous city. We’re proud to support the Melbourne City Reads initiative to bring back the buzz – and encourage everyone to celebrate their inner bookworm,’ said Capp.
