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The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell

ainereadsthings's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

chloeallegra's review

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informative relaxing sad slow-paced

2.5

kae_itzme's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.0

treborc29's review

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4.0

The perfect 'commuter book'. It's a fun, light read with a heavy dose of classic Brit wit and dry humour. Be aware though, you'll really want to work in a second-hand book shop after reading this.

flyingchange's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

kathleenguthriewoods's review

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5.0

Every daydream about owning a bookshop in a quaint village? (Yeah, me too.) Read this first. :-)

wanderingmole's review

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4.0

A comic, charming, and interesting insight into the workings of The Book Shop. Having worked in a bookshop for three summers, encountering rude customers to rival those described by Shaun, it felt almost cathartic to see them captured in print in all their appalling glory. Wigtown has been added to the bucketlist. I hope it will still be running for many years to come!

trippalli's review

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dark funny informative medium-paced

3.75

Quippy sarcastic sardonic humor lays put the experience of running a little bookshop, interesting mini takes we've until the counts of books sold, books found, the local people and strangers in the shop. Quick and fascinating read

briony99's review against another edition

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funny reflective fast-paced

3.0

cookewitch's review against another edition

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funny informative fast-paced

4.0

I really enjoyed it, I think it’s a special talent to captivate people with a diary…even the duller days grab you!

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