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The Bookseller at the End of the World

by Ruth Shaw
The Bookseller at the End of the World
The Bookseller at the End of the World

Adventurous memoir of love, loss, and literature.

Ruth Shaw's story isn't just any memoir; it's a gripping tale that'll have you riding an emotional rollercoaster through her extraordinary life. Whether you're in it for the adventure, the heartfelt journey through personal trials, or just a shared love for books, "The Bookseller at the End of the World" will resonate with you. The blend of Shaw's exhilarating past and her tranquil present in the world of books promises a read that's as moving as it is inspiring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Bookseller at the End of the World

by Ruth Shaw
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ISBN: 9781988547756
Authors: Ruth Shaw
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Date of Publication: 2022-03-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, Autobiography, Biography, Travelogue, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 6954 readers)

Description

A rich, immersive, funny and heartbreaking memoir of the charming bookseller who runs two tiny bookshops in the remote village of Manapouri in Fiordland, in the deep south of New Zealand. Ruth Shaw weaves together stories of the characters who visit her bookshops, musings about favourite books, and bittersweet stories from her full and varied life. She's sailed through the Pacific for years, been held up by pirates, worked at Sydney's Kings Cross with drug addicts and prostitutes, campaigned on numerous environmental issues, and worked the yacht Breaksea Girl with her husband, Lance. Underlining all her wanderings and adventures are some very deep losses and long-held pain. Balancing that out is her beautiful love story with Lance, and her delightful sense of humour. This will make you weep and make you laugh and make you want to read more books - and make you want to visit Ruth and her two wee bookshops.
 

Adventurous memoir of love, loss, and literature.

Ruth Shaw's story isn't just any memoir; it's a gripping tale that'll have you riding an emotional rollercoaster through her extraordinary life. Whether you're in it for the adventure, the heartfelt journey through personal trials, or just a shared love for books, "The Bookseller at the End of the World" will resonate with you. The blend of Shaw's exhilarating past and her tranquil present in the world of books promises a read that's as moving as it is inspiring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.