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I needed to kill some time and this book caught my eye on one of those feature tables. So after the hilarious weird things customers say in bookshops, bookseller campbell has collected even more weirdness. Within minutes you will find yourself banging your head against the desk. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk. A collection of the best conversations from the blog, from bookstores round the world, is published. Most are gathered from a particular bookshop in london and another one in. From did beatrix potter ever write a book about dinosaurs. Weird things customers say in bookstores by jen campbell. Jen campbell author of weird things customers say in. Like the funny story where persons dog turned pink after washing it with tescos pet shampoo for example. A john cleese twitter question what is your pet peeve. More weird things customers say in bookshops by jen campbell. More weird things customers say in bookshops campbell, jen on amazon.
Weird things customers say in bookshops was a sunday times bestseller, and could be found displayed on bookshop counters up and down the. Reviewed in the united kingdom on january 25, 2019. More weird things customers say in bookshops is the. See more of weird things customers say in bookshops jen campbell on facebook. Editions of weird things customers say in bookshops by jen. He stormed out, and thats the last i ever heard from him.
This simple twitter question posed by john cleese inspired bookseller jen campbell to start a blog collecting all the ridiculous. I second neil gaimans sentiment when he said this regarding weird things customers say in bookshops so funny. Weird things customers say in bookshops is a collection of witty anecdotes from two of the bookshops jen has worked in, as well as anecdotes sent in by booksellers from all around the world. She graduated from edinburgh university with a masters in english literature. Editions for weird things customers say in bookshops. If youre in the uk and would like to purchase any signed, dedicated and gift wrapped copies of my books for christmas, tomorrow 20th is last day for orders. Shes a recipient of an eric gregory award and won the jane martin poetry prize. Her poetry pamphlet the hungry ghost festival is published by the rialto.
Holding a copy of a weight watchers book in one hand, and the hunger games in the other which of these dieting books would you recommend most. Weird things customers say in bookstores eingleses. Also, the many counts of inappropriately funny service clients got. Jen campbell more weird things customers say in bookselling. Weird things customers say in bookshops was a sunday times bestseller, and can be found displayed on bookshop counters up and down the country. Weird things customers say in bookstores was a london times bestseller in its uk edition, with rights sold in germany, finland, and sweden. Jen campbell, from ripping yarns secondhand bookshop in london, presents a second compilation of customers strange requests, odd comments, rude remar. More weird things customers say in bookshops has yet more tales from the antiquarian bookshop where jen campbell works, and includes a selection of weird things. More weird things customers say in bookshops jen campbell on. The best weird, funny and bizarre news stories from the uk and around the world on the daily star. Bravo to jen campbell for actually collating all of these and releasing the quirky little anecdotes. Posted by koko in humour and tagged with book covers, books, funny, humor, humour, jokes, literature, photography, reading, weird things customers say in bookshops june 10, 20 there are a lot of strange people in this world. She currently works at an independent bookstore in north london. Jen campbell grew up in the north east of england, and graduated from.
A unique collection of bizarre, outrageous, disturbing, silly or just plain weird complaints, questions and bargaining attempts recorded by booksellers around the world. Given the nature of many of these, it seems like most of these people have never even been to a bookstore before. Essentially, its 121 pages of brief dialogues between customers and. More weird things customers say in bookshops ebook. Weird things customers say in bookshops was a sunday times bestseller, and could be found displayed on bookshop counters up and down the country. Jen campbell, bookseller at ripping yarns and author of weird things customers say in bookshops is back with, well, more weird things customers have said to some poor, confused bookseller. Author jen campbell reads from her book, weird things customers say in bookshops, at waterstones as part of the 2012 belfast book festival. I once worked in a call centre and the things that the customers used to ask my friends and me were hilarious. Weird things customers say in bookstores is basically a collection of comments and short vignettes about exactly what you think it will be about. Jen is also the author of the sunday times bestselling weird things customers say in bookshops series, and the bookshop book. More weird things customers say in bookshops quotes by jen. I, for one, absolutely loved this collection and will be buying the sequel more weird things customers say in bookshops.
Jen campbell, who works at a bookstore in london, heard so many crazy things in her line of business that she decided to compile the funniest and most outrageous ones into a book. No, ive never worked in a bookstore, but i did work in libraries for over 30 years so i couldnt resist this collection of the weird things that customers say. Jen campbell started her blog weird things customers say in bookshops three years ago. The response to the book from booksellers all over the world has been one of heartfelt agreement. I can only guess that he was trying to scam candy or money out of us, but i dont know how he thought he could accomplish that by accusing an employee of assaulting a minor. Buy a cheap copy of more weird things customers say in. Buy more weird things customers say in bookshops by jen campbell isbn. More weird things customers say in bookshops jen campbell on amazon. Click to read more about weird things customers say in bookshops by jen campbell. More weird things customers say in bookshops is a fun little book that will appeal to book lovers, as well as anyone who has ever worked in customer service. This fulllength collection illustrated by the brothers mcleod also includes top weird things from bookshops around the world. More weird things customers say in bookshops 2 jen. Jen is a pleasure to watch because her enthusiasm for books, writing, poetry and literature just radiates through the screen.
Weird things customers say in bookshops jen campbell home. Jen campbell, an aspiring english writer, maintains a blog where posts examples of the bizarre things that customers at her bookstore, ripping yarns, say. And although this follow up is not nearly as hilarious as the first book a few jokes seem a bit farfetched theres still more than enough to snortlaugh about. Or the person who got their testicle trapped in a piece of ikea furniture. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. And here is her youtube channel for everything bookish. Hello, im jen im the author of the weird things customers say in bookshops series, and the bookshop book. Weird things customers say in bookshops present indicative. This filled my longing for funny bookseller stories of the yahoos and nutters that ask for things they clearly know nothing about at least theyre improving. Robertas story is also resolved she has worked for ever for the bookshop owner, looked after him, cleaned up his mess and discovers he too has kept a secret. Weird things customers say in bookshops jen campbell. It is short enough to be read in one go and would be good for flicking through while on a break at work, or during a train journey, or whenever you need a quick giggle.
Weird things customers say in bookshops started life as a blog. I ask you, how on earth are children supposed to understand it if i cant. Buy weird things customers say in bookshops by jen campbell from waterstones today. Jen campbell, weird things customers say in bookshops. Jen campbell writes down the funny things people say in bookshops. Scroll down for more hilarious customer complaint and worst best service examples at their finest. I had such a crush on captain hook when i was younger. The book is illustrated by the bafta winning brothers mcleod. More weird things customers say in bookshops 2 jen campbell. Weird things customers say in bookstores by jennifer. More weird things customers say in bookshops by jen. More weird things customers say in bookshops by jen campbell 5,612 ratings, 3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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