“I can't imagine someone browsing books for a while, until Covid is under control, and I can't afford the rent, the staff, the utilities, the insurance, etc.,” Berry adds. “Customers are loving the free delivery and now they also have the option of picking up books at Meta4.”
The collaboration was a natural fit for Meta4 and Hunter Street Books, as people would come from Meta4’s art classes straight into her store all the time and vice versa. “When I can't deliver to someone's apartment, or care home, or if they are from out of town, now they have the option of picking up their online orders at Meta4—it’s a brilliant solution,” she adds. “I will miss sitting behind my desk at Hunter Street Books and welcoming customers but I won't miss the floor cleaning in winter!”