Mandy Myles is the founder of Bookety Book Books, an independent online bookstore centred on curated book subscriptions, championing literacy, and building a vibrant reading community. After more than a decade in the fashion industry, she launched Bookety during the Covid lockdowns, transforming a small idea into a thriving online community brimming with shared recommendations, lively book conversations, and a wholehearted celebration of reading. Through subscriptions, events, and digital content, Mandy connects readers across Aotearoa and beyond, advocating for the joy, accessibility, and cultural importance of books.