Like libraries, local bookstores are pillars of their communities. Indie book shops represent the spirit of creativity, identity, curiosity, and expression. Essentially, these businesses become a haven and support for authors and readers alike.

That being said, we’re so pleased see heaps of enthusiasm and excitement surrounding one of our much-praised new release, The Diary of a Bookseller. It’s a total joy to see indie book shops around the world sharing their love of our newest release. The book with its dry humor is sure to keep any reader (and bookseller) on the edge of their seat.

Check out some social media praise for The Diary of a Bookseller below. It’s buzz-worthy.

(P.S. Love our books? Snap some shots of Melville House titles, tag us, and your social post could be included in our future round ups).

 

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On national #readabook day, we’re highlighting the newest from Shaun Bythell via @melvillehouse because…of course we are. • • • • • • • #books #bookstagram #bibliophile #indiebooks #reading #readlocal #bookselling #columbus #614 #cbus #ohio #readabookday #wigtown #scotland #hellyes

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This book was the best part of my Tuesday. Yesterday, in between leaving work sick and scheduling nerve-wracking vet appointments, I picked up this as-yet-released memoir of a man running a used bookshop in rural Scotland. A truly great book can both transport you someplace new and feel as real to you as home; this book does just that. Thank you, fellow bookseller, for making me laugh on a bad day. I will repay you by making you a staff pick. * * * #currentlyreading #amreading #books📚 #bookrecommendations #booksbooksbooks #wednesdaymotivation #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #bookstore #bookshop #bookselling #bookseller #thediaryofabookseller

A post shared by Caitlin Carroll (@cait.mcarroll) on Aug 29, 2018 at 5:09pm PDT

Oli has found his next read! It is The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell! It has books, humour, quirky characters and insight into the life of a bookseller. Grab your copy and read along with Oli! @WigtownBookShop @melvillehouse @PenguinRandomCA #diaryofabookseller #memoir pic.twitter.com/sud2mRzmAt

— Otter Books Inc. (@Otter_Books_Inc) September 4, 2018

Lots of non-fiction is out today! We have some lovely biographies here, the hilarious Diary of a Bookseller, the long awaited Mr. Rogers book, and the incredibly powerful memoir of @KhalidaBrohi. #bookbirthday #NewRelease pic.twitter.com/pETKoGdxbx

— An Unlikely Story (@unlikely__story) September 4, 2018

A song to celebrate the launch of the US hardback edition of Shaun Bythell’s wonderful diary running his bookshop in Scotland’s Book Town – Wigtown https://t.co/o5md70Bvwp @melvillehouse @ABAbook https://t.co/gbIlOSMnZB pic.twitter.com/RkymVoVTtg

— The Bookshop Band (@TheBookshopBand) September 4, 2018

Here’s a peek at the lovely US edition of The Diary Of A Bookseller by Shaun Bythell @WigtownBookShop published by @melvillehouse – jump to the 8th June for the best bit and here’s a song inspired by that bit 😉 https://t.co/wN0hlqNfLS pic.twitter.com/we7v8RU0kz

— The Bookshop Band (@TheBookshopBand) September 4, 2018