PRIDE
Fearful culture warriors miss out on so many stories
Every week is independent bookshop week for me, but there is also an official independent bookshop week for those who need reminding, so I took off to Arnold, Belper and Nottingham for some shop, library and school events.
The week began threateningly. On Monday, I woke up to see a former TV detective sidekick proudly, but not always effectively, setting fire to some Pride flags in his back garden.
Then, I heard about a friend’s bookshop being stormed and