Product Description
- Discover a charming boxed book collection for readers and booklovers: the Shaun Bythell Collection 3 Books Set (Remainders of the Day, Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops, The Diary of a Bookseller).
- Ideal for fans of behind-the-counter memoirs, independent bookshop stories and thoughtful nonfiction, this paperback edition is a great pick for parents, teachers, gift buyers and anyone who loves books about books..
- This paperback book collection brings together three standout titles by Shaun Bythell, the bookseller who runs The Bookshop in Wigtown
- Scotland’s National Book Town.
- Trusted by readers for its frank, witty and often surprising look at the life of an independent bookseller, this set makes a delightful gift set or addition to a classroom reading corner for older teens and adults who appreciate books about real-life characters and the book trade..
- What’s in the set.
- Titles in this Set: Remainders of the Day; Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops; The Diary of a Bookseller
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- Format: Mixed lot.
- ISBN: 9789123485307.
- About each book.
- The Diary of a Bookseller
- A bestselling author’s candid, day-to-day account of running a busy secondhand bookshop in Wigtown.
- Expect sharp observations, humorous customer encounters and an authentic insider’s view of the retail book world..
- Remainders of the Day [Hardcover]
- A further collection of revealing anecdotes and reflections from the bookshop floor, showing the joys and absurdities of sorting, selling and shelving books that come into a living, breathing bookshop..
- Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops
- A witty, affectionate categorisation of the memorable characters who pass through every independent shop’s door.
- This title highlights the human side of bookselling and the curious habits of readers everywhere..
- Why this boxed set stands out.
- From a respected bookseller-author: Shaun Bythell writes from real experience running The Bookshop in Wigtown, lending authority and authenticity to every anecdote..
- Perfect paperback edition: Easy to carry, read and share — great for commuters, travelers and bedside reading..
- Great gift set: Ideal for birthdays, teacher appreciation, holiday gifts or as a thoughtful present for bibliophiles and bookshop fans..
- Helpful for educators: Use in lessons about contemporary memoir, retail studies or creative non-fiction writing..
- Whether you’re buying for yourself or choosing a boxed set for a fellow reader, this Shaun Bythell book collection is entertaining, insightful and genuinely useful for anyone curious about the world behind the tills.
- From laugh-out-loud customer stories to reflective moments about books and community, these paperbacks make a timeless keepsake and an excellent gift for book lovers, independent bookstore supporters and readers who enjoy a candid, well-written memoir.
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