Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: Biography & Memoir, International Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Adult
ISBN: 9781804947975
Published: March 2025
Imprint: Penguin
Page Extent: 352
Format: Paperback
RRP 275.00

Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians

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Available now in paperback from the world's bestselling author - A collection of passionate, true stories about the power of reading.

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD

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To be a bookseller or librarian . . .

You have to play detective.

Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener.

A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, 'You've got to read this. You're going to love it'.

In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you...

About the Author

James Patterson

James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world’s most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Viola Davis, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

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