Ever imagine being a bookseller would be easy or dull? True Confessions from the Hardback Café will soon set you straight.
Filled with acute observations of human nature, humour and compassion, Lyn Brown’s book is a must-read for any lover of books and bookshops.
Judy Turner Author of Watermelon Days.
Witty, warm and an informative glimpse into the world of books that we all love to have in our lives.It brought back so many great memories of times and places shared and I'd recommend it to anyone wanting an entertaining read.
Jenny Cantrill, Mollymook
I have just finished reading your book and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. It provided me with a valuable insight into the world of book-selling and of the many kinds of people who buy books. Your anecdotes and snippets of your life’s work make for fascinating reading. Thanks again for an amazing insight into your life and your passion for books!
John Hall
What a great memory trip of our days in Orange when all our kids were young. I loved the stroll up Summer Street - so many businesses I'd forgotten about! Also I'll never see a bookstore the same way again - so many delightful stories.
What a delight! Lyn Brown's bookshop memoir skips lightly and joyfully through her long history of selling the books we all have loved. She writes about her curious customers, local histories, strange incidents and relationships with blockbuster authors. This book is a glorious antidote to the woes of our times, reminding us that books can feed our passions and provide an escape from the world when we most need it.
Congratulations Lyn, you made me laugh and love my books even more than I already do.
Francesca (Wilden) Harmey