A home for book lovers 📚

Founder

Chris Beach

My love of books started as a child visiting libraries with my Dad. The smell and feel of old pages still sparks something I can only describe as an emotional attachment to books. Two decades later that evolved into a passion for collecting rare books — particularly 17th‑century early-English literature and rare children's books.

My other interests include software development, electronics (especially vintage computing) and astronomy. When I'm not running Books.org, I'm a board member at the International Space Association.

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Staff Writer

Penny Somerset

I'm an avid reader and bibliophile with an unquenchable thirst for stories. There's nothing I love more than burying my nose in a good book — whether curled up on the sofa or out in nature. My deep curiosity and appreciation of diverse writing means I don't have one favourite genre, but I'm especially keen on books full of adventure and vivid imagination.

With the great outdoors just a few steps away, I often find the perfect blend of relaxation and inspiration by reading outside — a pastime I'm especially passionate about.