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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
I've always been curious about the life of a bookseller.
So, when I came across this book, I had to take this opportunity.
I've never really read a book in a diary format, but it was a nice change of pace!
I may not work in a bookshop, but there were so many relatable moments regarding customer interactions that I recognize from my own job in retail. It is nice to know that customers can be just as weird, rude, and funny all over the world ;)
My favourite part was getting to know the owner of the bookshop, his employees, customers and the bookshop itself. It was magical to experience a year of bookselling and all that comes with it <3
There were also quite a lot of different book titles mentioned, which I will look up! Perhaps I will find one of my next reads in there.
I just loved it! I could continue to write about it for a very long time.
So, when I came across this book, I had to take this opportunity.
I've never really read a book in a diary format, but it was a nice change of pace!
I may not work in a bookshop, but there were so many relatable moments regarding customer interactions that I recognize from my own job in retail. It is nice to know that customers can be just as weird, rude, and funny all over the world ;)
My favourite part was getting to know the owner of the bookshop, his employees, customers and the bookshop itself. It was magical to experience a year of bookselling and all that comes with it <3
There were also quite a lot of different book titles mentioned, which I will look up! Perhaps I will find one of my next reads in there.
I just loved it! I could continue to write about it for a very long time.
You will like this book if:
you’ve ever thought of running a bookshop
you love buying books
you’re a reseller
you believe books are superior to kindles
I laughed out loud and was entranced by this every day account of a small bookshop in Scotland. I love rooting for the little guy - especially when the little guy competes with Amazon. I can relate to lost inventory, return requests, and shop reviews.
I’m excited there is 2 more sequels, this author just makes me happy.
you’ve ever thought of running a bookshop
you love buying books
you’re a reseller
you believe books are superior to kindles
I laughed out loud and was entranced by this every day account of a small bookshop in Scotland. I love rooting for the little guy - especially when the little guy competes with Amazon. I can relate to lost inventory, return requests, and shop reviews.
I’m excited there is 2 more sequels, this author just makes me happy.
Για κάποιο λόγο στην αρχή με δυσκόλεψε και πίστεψα ότι μέχρι το τέλος θα το έχω μισήσει, αλλά εν τέλει κατέληξα να το διαβάζω πολύ ευχάριστα!
Meine Besprechung findet Ihr unter http://regalreise.de/lektuere/shaun-bythell-the-diary-of-a-bookseller/
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Wenn ich für jeden Satz mit „Nicky hat den Laden aufgemacht“ oder „Nicky arbeitet heute.“ ein Buch bekomme könnte ich auch einen Buchladen aufmachen.
Das das Tagebuch und der Autor tatsächlich existieren habe ich erst erfahren als ich das Buch hier hatte. Das hat mich gleich noch mehr gefreut aber diese Freude wurde mir von der ständigen miesen Laune des Autors direkt wieder genommen. Es liest sich als ob der Auto/Ladeninhaber dort seine persönliche Hölle absitzt. Mal abgesehen davon ist es wirklich langweilig. Nicht spannendes passiert. Aber gut, so ist das reale Leben manchmal.
Das das Tagebuch und der Autor tatsächlich existieren habe ich erst erfahren als ich das Buch hier hatte. Das hat mich gleich noch mehr gefreut aber diese Freude wurde mir von der ständigen miesen Laune des Autors direkt wieder genommen. Es liest sich als ob der Auto/Ladeninhaber dort seine persönliche Hölle absitzt. Mal abgesehen davon ist es wirklich langweilig. Nicht spannendes passiert. Aber gut, so ist das reale Leben manchmal.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
If you are a bookworm and have a serious reading habit, you need to read this. Remember “Black Books”, the sitcom about the crankiest bookseller of all times (played by Dylan Moran)? Well, apparently the show wasn’t too far from the reality of running a second-hand bookshop, as we discover from Shaun Bythell’s hilarious diary. But you can’t entirely blame the owner: going by what Bythell writes, customers are not a very nice breed. They demand discounts on already discounted books; they sit in the shop with their laptops on, comparing prices with Amazon; they barter like tourists on holiday in Marrakech and return books after reading them as if they were borrowed from a library. If you have ever walked into a second-hand or independent bookshop, browsed for ages and then walked out without buying anything, it’s time to hang your head in shame: for all its entertainment values, this book is a stark reminder that our independent bookshops are a dying breed and it’s a case of ‘use them or lose them’.
This is the most entertaining book I’ve read all year. My only complaint is that it only lasted me a couple of days. Should I ask for my money back?
This is the most entertaining book I’ve read all year. My only complaint is that it only lasted me a couple of days. Should I ask for my money back?
Till totals, number of customers, online book orders and obeservations. One year in the life of Shaun, owner of Scotland's largest second hand book shops. Some real Black Books vibes about him which were entertaining although at times a nit repetitive. An easy read about daily life in an industry that needs to keep adapting to survive (cheers Amazon). Good reminder to buy local!
Listened to this on audio while doing physical therapy for my hip issue. I still don’t pay the best attention to audiobooks but didn’t worry about missing a diary entry here and there.