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# The Bookshop Book

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Review: For the love of books and bookstores, long may they endure - My abiding love affair with books began some thirty-five years ago when as a young child, I accompanied my mom to a used bookstore. We lived on a tight budget and books were considered a luxury, but my mother, bless her heart, would save up to take me book shopping (we didn't have a public library close by) at the local used bookstore, which was really more a room that had been let to the bookstore owner. I remember being in raptures when I was able to find Nancy Drew hardcovers for bargain prices like 50 cents. Those bookstore visits inspired a lifelong affinity for books, especially old books, found in dusty nooks and crannies in used bookstores, and I have never stopped acquiring and collecting books since, and THE BOOKSHOP BOOK is one that all bibliophiles like me can easily relate to. THE BOOKSHOP BOOK by Jen Campbell captures the love of books by focusing on bookshops around the world and among the famous and easily recognizable names such as The Tattered Cover in Denver, CO and Shakespeare and Company in Paris, there are lesser known, yet no less beloved bookstores in various regions around the world. The author also includes impressions of authors and their opinions of their favorite bookstores, as well as interesting "Bookish Facts" that make this an engaging read. I read this book in one sitting, no mean feat considering my busy schedule, but I was that engrossed. I plan to re-read it too and make notes. There are treasures to be unearthed within such as titles of books that had escaped my attention previously, names of bookstores that I would definitely like to look up such as the Alabama Booksmith and more. If you love books, the tangible and intangible pleasures of book selling and book buying, then this book is definitely a must-read.
Review: Bibliophiles Wishing to Travel - Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic I found myself wishing that I could pop into some of my favorite bookstores, and so I did the next best thing. I read a book about bookstores all over the world. While it centers primarily on the UK, I found it a delightful read for all of the wonderful quirkiness found all over the world. The booksellers and their stories were fascinating as well. If only we could get a while book about George. Personally, it did hurt that the Africa, South America, and Asia sections were so brief. I can confirm that after the pandemic is over I will definitely be able to add some great book destinations to any trip that I go on. I can only hope most of these independent stores will still be there for all of us.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #1,914,234 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,889 in Book Publishing Reference #4,445 in Industries (Books) #14,803 in Business & Investing Skills |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 339 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For the love of books and bookstores, long may they endure
*by Z***S on May 30, 2016*

My abiding love affair with books began some thirty-five years ago when as a young child, I accompanied my mom to a used bookstore. We lived on a tight budget and books were considered a luxury, but my mother, bless her heart, would save up to take me book shopping (we didn't have a public library close by) at the local used bookstore, which was really more a room that had been let to the bookstore owner. I remember being in raptures when I was able to find Nancy Drew hardcovers for bargain prices like 50 cents. Those bookstore visits inspired a lifelong affinity for books, especially old books, found in dusty nooks and crannies in used bookstores, and I have never stopped acquiring and collecting books since, and THE BOOKSHOP BOOK is one that all bibliophiles like me can easily relate to. THE BOOKSHOP BOOK by Jen Campbell captures the love of books by focusing on bookshops around the world and among the famous and easily recognizable names such as The Tattered Cover in Denver, CO and Shakespeare and Company in Paris, there are lesser known, yet no less beloved bookstores in various regions around the world. The author also includes impressions of authors and their opinions of their favorite bookstores, as well as interesting "Bookish Facts" that make this an engaging read. I read this book in one sitting, no mean feat considering my busy schedule, but I was that engrossed. I plan to re-read it too and make notes. There are treasures to be unearthed within such as titles of books that had escaped my attention previously, names of bookstores that I would definitely like to look up such as the Alabama Booksmith and more. If you love books, the tangible and intangible pleasures of book selling and book buying, then this book is definitely a must-read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bibliophiles Wishing to Travel
*by K***U on May 11, 2020*

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic I found myself wishing that I could pop into some of my favorite bookstores, and so I did the next best thing. I read a book about bookstores all over the world. While it centers primarily on the UK, I found it a delightful read for all of the wonderful quirkiness found all over the world. The booksellers and their stories were fascinating as well. If only we could get a while book about George. Personally, it did hurt that the Africa, South America, and Asia sections were so brief. I can confirm that after the pandemic is over I will definitely be able to add some great book destinations to any trip that I go on. I can only hope most of these independent stores will still be there for all of us.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Certainly a great set of destinations on a trip
*by B***N on July 23, 2020*

Okay, now I want to grab a bucket or five of cash, my passport and visit as many of the bookshops mentioned in this book as I possibly can and buy books! And spend at least one of those buckets shipping them home *grin* Of course, since the book was published in 2014, some may have closed their doors. But there are some gorgeous as well as ingenious bookshops out there. From biblioburro and barge/boat to a van and bicycle. Re-purposed warehouses and theaters and banks. Even former mines. Lots of little bookstore facts, some wonderful things and bookish facts. Like the only Biblio-Mat, a book vending machine is in The Monkey's Paw in Toronto. The word abibliophobia (noun) is the fear of running out of things to read - so apropos on GoodReads. Some so-called 'Booktowns' across the world. Interviews with owners and authors. And lots more. Campbell mentions over 300 different bookshops across the world - only place not mentioned was Antarctica. No bookstore on that continent. We'll see how long before there is one. It was a fun and interesting read that didn't take long. Since it's unlikely that I'll get the opportunity to visit some of these bookshops, I guess, I'll just have to go to the independent bookstores in the area and maybe give a book or two a new home. Note: This review is identical to that posted on GoodReads.com

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