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Confessions of a Bookseller

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
By Shaun Bythell
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Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell offers an insightful and humorous glimpse into the life of a Scottish bookseller. It chronicles a year in Bythell's life managing a second-hand bookshop, highlighting his interactions with eccentric customers and the challenges of running a small business in the digital age. Through witty observations and the daily life of the shop, the book captures the charm and quirks of both the bookselling world and the town it resides in.
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You might enjoy this quirky and witty memoir if you're fascinated by the inner workings of a second-hand bookshop and appreciate a touch of dry humour. It offers a delightful glimpse into the author's daily life, filled with eccentric customers and unexpected challenges, making it perfect for book lovers and those who enjoy tales about the human side of retail.

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Confessions of a Bookseller

Tricky customers, rude staff and everyone's favourite misanthropic bookseller: it's the second volume of the Sunday Times bestselling bookshop diaries, now available in paperback.

Tricky customers, rude staff and everyone's favourite misanthropic bookseller: it's the second volume of the Sunday Times bestselling bookshop diaries, now available in paperback.

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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

"Do you have a list of your books, or do I just have to stare at them?"

Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell offers an irreverently funny and engaging account that had readers giggling all week, according to Scotland on Sunday.

Shaun Bythell is the owner of The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland. Boasting more than a mile of shelving, real log fires in the shop, and the sea lapping nearby, the shop should be an idyll for bookworms.

Unfortunately, Shaun has to contend with bizarre requests from people who seem not to understand what a shop is, the occasional home invasion during the Wigtown Book Festival, and Granny, his neurotic Italian assistant who enjoys digging for river mud to make poultices.

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Shaun Bythell's second memoir offers an engaging continuation of his insights into life as a bookseller, matching the charm of his first volume. Reviewers highlight the book's humour and rich character sketches, capturing Bythell's dry wit and generous personality despite his self-proclaimed faults. Readers appreciate the blend of comedy, warmth, and candid reflections, describing it as both entertaining and comforting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788162319

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Shaun Bythell is the owner of The Bookshop in Wigtown, and also one of the organisers of the Wigtown Festival. He is the author of two bestselling volumes of diaries: The Diary of a Bookseller and follow-up, Confessions of a Bookseller. His books have been translated into Russia, Italian, Icelandic and Korean, among many other languages.

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