At last, after over 30 years, Royston has its own independent bookshop again, where a wide range of books can be explored, discussed, purchased and ordered. A vital focal point where the community can celebrate the huge benefits of ‘the book’, for all ages.Times have changed. Book buying opportunities exist away from the High Street. Pressures abound for the viability of retailing generally and for traditional bookshops specifically, with competition from the internet, supermarkets and corporates.