A review by dragonrider29
The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell

4.0

A witty, amusing and insightful snapshot of a year in the life of 'The Book Shop, Wigtown. Anyone working in the industry (which I do) will spend the entire book chuckling knowingly to themselves and occasionally shouting out 'yes!' Anyone not working in the industry will find much to delight and entertain them in these pages and it will perhaps make them think twice before purchasing a book from a 'not on the high street' bookseller. Comparisons to the TV series 'Black Books' are warranted, and Mr Bythell will not be winning any customer services awards but amongst all his grumbling and grouching it is clear to see his genuine love of books and his passion for his shop and the industry. High recommended for anyone who loves bookshops, or books, or reading or books about bookshops!