{"product_id":"three-wee-bookshops-at-the-end-of-the-world-9781991006554","title":"Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis stunning sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller at the End of the World\u003c\/i\u003e continues Ruth Shaw's story with more heartwarming tales from a woman who has lived a brave and fascinating life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller at the End of the World\u003c\/i\u003e described the first part of Ruth Shaw's tumultuous life, touching readers in powerful ways. It became an international bestseller, translated into eleven languages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThree Wee Bookshops at the End of the World\u003c\/i\u003e picks up Ruth's story with more charming, heartbreaking, brave and funny tales. Having found the love of her life, Lance, she tells of their sailing adventures together, world travels, conservation efforts and their wee bookshops. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Life has never been easy for Ruth but, despite that, her book is chock full of extraordinary people and situations, many of them laugh-out-loud funny. Tales from the bookshops are interwoven with Ruth's story, along with expert book recommendations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written in Ruth's characteristic style, this absorbing memoir traverses the highs and lows of a life lived to the full, creating another deeply satisfying read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller at the End of the World\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Compelling. Shaw tells her own story free of over-sentimentality or self-pity; she's straightforward, frequently humorous... Her resilience, optimism and willingness to help others is to be admired; her remarkable story is to be read and reflected upon as it adds another vital perspective to a NZ life.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDionne Christian, \u003ci\u003e Sunday Star-Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuth Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e runs a cluster of three wee bookshops in remote Manapouri in the far south of New Zealand. She lives with her husband, Lance. In 2022 she published her first memoir, \u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller at the End of the World, \u003c\/i\u003e which has since become a critically acclaimed national and international treasure. It has been translated into Italian, Dutch, German, Turkish, Chinese, Swedish, Russian, Slovakian, Korean, Spanish and Arabic. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eBookshop Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"A\u0026u New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52039783973138,"sku":"9781991006554","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_76c0f725-34a6-4fcd-bb2e-e89b9abe3cfc.jpg?v=1771413978","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/three-wee-bookshops-at-the-end-of-the-world-9781991006554","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}