Sean Bythell is the owner of Wigtown Bookshop, the largest second-hand bookstore in Scotland. Its winding aisles contain 100,000 books, which stretch across shelves totaling 1.5 km, all in a small coastal town.

A true paradise for book lovers? Not exactly... In this witty and hilarious diary, Sean offers an insider's look into the world of books. From the challenges with eccentric customers and disputes with his own staff to travels to old mansions and auction houses.

The thrill of unexpected discoveries, classic books, hidden treasures, the rhythms of small-town life, all weave together in a clever and warm way in a book for those who... love books.