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.
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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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Witty and humorous read. A bookshop adorned with interesting characters.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Witty, humourous and filled with vibes. Highly recommend this to those who loves vibes only sort of books.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A good light read that moves steadily along and is a little different.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book made me laugh out loud. If you love books, or have ever worked in retail, this book is a must-read(/listen)!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5No plot yet entertaining. Beautifully narrating mundane aspect of day to day life. Quite charming.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a good rest from the previous genre I’ve been listening/reading. It was witty and really funny ❤️❤️
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent and quirky read! Would love to visit The Book Shop someday and annoy the writer/ owner.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A great listen for anyone who has dreamed of running away and opening a bookstore.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5fantastic, funny. Reaffirmed my hatred of amazon. I liked the Scottish accents too.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It was witty and funny read! Really liked it! Also really liked the narrator.
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