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Momentum builds in the south-west as Bristol and Bath emerge as bookish hubs

A recent uptick in bookshop openings, literary activity and publishing houses in the south-west has buoyed those based in the book trade in the region, who believe more talent is waiting to be tapped into.

David Olusoga talking outside Bookhaus in Bristol
David Olusoga talking outside Bookhaus in Bristol

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