First published 2020
Shaun Bythell is not your average bookseller. In his Scottish town, he runs a secondhand bookshop with a feisty personality all its own. From oddball customers to obscure book requests, Bythell navigates the eccentricities of the book trade with wry humor and biting wit. As he manages the chaos of his eccentric staff and the store's quirky rhythm, he offers a glimpse into the real life of a bookseller - the struggles, the surprises, and the joy of sharing the perfect book with just the right reader.
Genres: memoir, comedy, 21st-century, books-about-books
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: eccentric-characters, slice-of-life
Setting: Scotland
Period: 21st-century
324 pages · Paperback · David R. Godine, Publisher