YELLOW-LIGHTED BOOKSHOP, THE

In The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop, a Book Sense selection, Lewis Buzbee celebrates
the unique experience of the bookstore-the smell and touch of books, the joy of
getting lost in the deep canyons of shelves, and the silent community of readers
. He shares his passion for books, which began with ordering through the Weekly
Readerin grade school. Woven throughout is a fascinating historical account of t
he bookseller trade-from the great Alexandria library to Sylvia Beach's famous P
aris bookstore, Shakespeare & Co. Rich with anecdotes,The Yellow-Lighted Booksho
p is the perfect choice for those who relish the enduring pleasures of spending
an afternoon finding just the right book.