July eBook Club: Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World
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Join us on Libby from 7 - 21st July as we read Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World by Ruth Shaw, published by Allen & Unwin.
This stunning second part to Shaw's first memoir (The Bookseller at the End of the World) brims with more heartwarming tales from a woman who has lived a unique and fascinating life. It picks up Ruth's story where she left off; having found the love of her life, Lance, she tells of their sailing adventures together, world travels, conservation efforts and their wee bookshops.
The book is full of memorable tales that are equally endearing, heartbreaking and funny. Alongside Ruth's personal memories are tales from the bookshop's customers, which are as varied and vivid as their counterparts. Written in Shaw's characteristic style we traverse the highs and lows of a life lived to the full, which makes for a compelling read!
This stunning sequel to The Bookseller at the End of the World continues Ruth Shaw's story with more heartwarming tales from a woman who has lived a brave and fascinating life. The Bookseller at the End of the World described the first part of Ruth Shaw's tumultuous life, touching readers in powerful ways. It became an international bestseller, translated into eleven languages. Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World picks up Ruth's story with more charming, heartbreaking, brave and funny tales. Life has never been easy for Ruth but, despite that, her book is chock full of extraordinary people and situations, many of them laugh-out-loud funny... (from Catalogue)
About the Author:
Ruth Shaw runs a cluster of wee bookshops in remote Manapōuri in the far south of New Zealand. She lives with her husband, Lance. In 2022 she published her first memoir, The Bookseller at the End of the World, which has since become a critically acclaimed national and international treasure. It has been translated into Italian, Dutch, German, Turkish, Chinese, Swedish, Russian, Slovakian, Korean, Spanish and Arabic. Her second book Bookshop Dogs came out in October 2023, and instantly became a NZ bestseller.
This promotion runs from 7 - 21st July, don't miss out!