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Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · 2012
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops
Discover bizarre customer queries in bookshops worldwide.
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119 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Step into the whimsical world of bookshops where a bookseller encounters the most peculiar customer questions. From inquiries about dinosaur tales by Beatrix Potter to requests for edible books, each interaction is a delightful surprise. This collection captures the humor and oddities of bookshop life, offering a glimpse into the unexpected challenges faced by booksellers. Will you find your own favorite weird question among these global tales?
From the publisher
A John Cleese Twitter question first sparked the ‘Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops’ blog, which grew over three years into one bookseller’s collection of ridiculous conversations on the shop floor.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 119
- Reading age
- 18–99+
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2012
- First published
- January 1, 2012
- Publisher
- Constable
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781780334837
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