Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops - Shaun Bythell

Our bookseller is the person who, willingly or not, knows in depth our concerns, dreams, and even our aesthetics, based on the titles we go to his counter. This is a special case of an expert, who in many cases knows us better even than those closest to us.

Shaun Bythell, owner of a second-hand bookstore in a Scottish town, is one such case of a man. Behind the checkout he observes his customers, and they are so different from each other, but also so similar in many ways, that he ends up classifying them into categories. What Your Bookseller Thinks of You is a detailed yet hilarious account of the people who frequent bookstores - from avid book lovers to passing cyclists seeking shelter from the rain.

What your bookseller thinks of you is like the key to the sanctuaries of a bookstore, but also a sneak peek into the mind of its owner, who takes a sneak peek into the minds of his customers. Among the descriptions of books, readers and authors, it is certain that the bibliophile will recognize familiar figures - and why not? - and himself.