Profile Books Diary of a Bookseller

In these wry and hilarious diaries, Shaun Bythell provides an inside look at the trials and tribulations of life in the book trade, from struggles with eccentric customers to wrangles with his own staff. He takes us with him on buying trips to old estates and auction houses, recommends books, introduces us to the thrill of the unexpected find, and evokes the charms of small-town life.