Shaun Bythell Collection Remainders of the Day Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops The Diary of a Bookseller

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: Paperback

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 — 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.