Bookseller and bestselling author Shaun Bythell is back, and he has some thoughts about that Kindle you bought over lockdown
Shaun Bythell Books
Shaun Bythell is the proprietor of The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town. When not immersed in the mile of shelving, his unique approach to literature involves observing customers and creatively reinterpreting songs. He is also involved in organizing the Wigtown Festival, demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering literary engagement.
Confessions of a Bookseller
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
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.
The Diary of a Bookseller
- 316 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Love, Nina meets Black Books: a wry and hilarious account of life in Scotland's biggest second-hand bookshop and the band of eccentrics and book-obsessives who work there 'The Diary Of A Bookseller is warm (unlike Bythell's freezing-cold shop) and funny, and deserves to become one of those bestsellers that irritate him so much.' (Mail on Sunday) 'Utterly compelling and Bythell has a Bennett-like eye for the amusing eccentricities of ordinary people ... I urge you to buy this book and please, even at the risk of being insulted or moaned at, buy it from a real live bookseller.' (Charlotte Heathcote Sunday Express)Shaun Bythell owns The Bookshop, Wigtown - Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop. It contains 100,000 books, spread over a mile of shelving, with twisting corridors and roaring fires, and all set in a beautiful, rural town by the edge of the sea. A book-lover's paradise? Well, almost ... 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, who include the ski-suit-wearing, bin-foraging Nicky. He takes us with him on buying trips to old estates and auction houses, recommends books (both lost classics and new discoveries), introduces us to the thrill of the unexpected find, and evokes the rhythms and charms of small-town life, always with a sharp and sympathetic eye.
Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Through humorous anecdotes and sharp observations, the author presents a delightful exploration of the diverse personalities encountered in a bookshop. From the knowledgeable Antiquarian to the endearing yet clueless Student Hugo, each character embodies a unique aspect of the book-loving community. This engaging taxonomy not only showcases the quirks of customers but also highlights the author's two decades of experience in the literary world, making it a charming read for anyone who appreciates the nuances of book culture.