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    The Diary of a Bookseller

    Written by Shaun Bythell

    Narrated by Robin Laing

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    About this audiobook

    Shaun Bythell owns The Bookshop, Wigtown—Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop. In these wry and hilarious diaries, Shaun provides an inside look at the trials and tribulations of life in the book trade, from struggles with eccentric customers to wrangles with his own staff.

    He takes us with him on buying trips to old estates and auction houses, recommends books and evokes the rhythms and charms of small-town life, always with a sharp and sympathetic eye.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Audio
    Release dateSep 28, 2017
    ISBN9781510083875
    Author

    Shaun Bythell

    Shaun Bythell is the owner of The Bookshop, the largest second-hand bookshop in Scotland. He is the author of Confessions of a Bookseller and Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops, both published by Godine. Shaun lives in Wigtown, Scotland.

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    • 5/5
      Witty and humorous read. A bookshop adorned with interesting characters.
    • 5/5
      Witty, humourous and filled with vibes. Highly recommend this to those who loves vibes only sort of books.
    • 3/5
      A good light read that moves steadily along and is a little different.
    • 5/5
      This book made me laugh out loud. If you love books, or have ever worked in retail, this book is a must-read(/listen)!
    • 4/5
      No plot yet entertaining. Beautifully narrating mundane aspect of day to day life. Quite charming.
    • 5/5
      It was a good rest from the previous genre I’ve been listening/reading. It was witty and really funny ❤️❤️
    • 5/5
      Excellent and quirky read! Would love to visit The Book Shop someday and annoy the writer/ owner.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      A great listen for anyone who has dreamed of running away and opening a bookstore.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      fantastic, funny. Reaffirmed my hatred of amazon. I liked the Scottish accents too.

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    • 4/5
      It was witty and funny read! Really liked it! Also really liked the narrator.

      1 person found this helpful