- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Salt Publishing (1 Dec 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844717194
- ISBN-13: 978-1844717194
- Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 15.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 735,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
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“The new It-Girl, Emily Benet, does for chandeliers what Bridget Jones did for publishing”
Shoppers, suitors and chandeliers make up Emily Benet’s comic world. Selling light bulbs in her mother’s London shop conceals her burning ambition to become a writer. Till-side accounts of the general public’s desire for retail therapy and light switches form the backdrop to Benet’s well-lit tour of the credit crunch, as the shop faces closure and the real life transition from retail assistant to published writer all comes true, with some salsa dancing thrown in for good measure.
Charming, scatty and endearing, Benet’s diary reveals more about Britain’s current climate than diamante fittings might suggest. This new book is an adaptation of Benet’s hugely popular Shop Girl Blog and already has thousands saying she’s the new Bridget Jones, but with one difference: she’s a real life shop assistant in a very real shop.
In a uniquely quirky account Benet tells us about being young, having literary dreams and loving lamps. The independent lighting shop is the co-star of this tale, as mother and daughter try to close down but just can’t seem to manage it due to a loyal following of colourful and bizarre customers.
Emily’s writing is simultaneously bittersweet, laugh out loud funny and impossibly moreish – luckily the ‘Shop Girl Diary’ is handbag-sized so you’ll never have to be without it. With specially-commissioned short films and an enormous Facebook push this gift book is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who shops and anyone who doesn’t.
Shoppers, suitors and chandeliers make up Emily Benet’s comic world. Selling light bulbs in her mother’s London shop conceals her burning ambition to become a writer. Till-side accounts of the general public’s desire for retail therapy and light switches form the backdrop to Benet’s well-lit tour of the credit crunch, as the shop faces closure and the real life transition from retail assistant to published writer all comes true, with some salsa dancing thrown in for good measure.
Charming, scatty and endearing, Benet’s diary reveals more about Britain’s current climate than diamante fittings might suggest. This new book is an adaptation of Benet’s hugely popular Shop Girl Blog and already has thousands saying she’s the new Bridget Jones, but with one difference: she’s a real life shop assistant in a very real shop.
In a uniquely quirky account Benet tells us about being young, having literary dreams and loving lamps. The independent lighting shop is the co-star of this tale, as mother and daughter try to close down but just can’t seem to manage it due to a loyal following of colourful and bizarre customers.
Emily’s writing is simultaneously bittersweet, laugh out loud funny and impossibly moreish – luckily the ‘Shop Girl Diary’ is handbag-sized so you’ll never have to be without it. With specially-commissioned short films and an enormous Facebook push this gift book is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who shops and anyone who doesn’t.
About the Author
Emily Benet was born in London to a Welsh mother and Spanish father. She moved to Barcelona at 13 where she won her first significant prize for writing and was published in a short story collection. After her studies she returned to South London and worked in her Mother’s chandelier shop. It was amid the chaos of crystal beads and confused customers that she began her Shop Girl Blog. Her short stories have been selected for readings at Foyles Book Shop and are published online.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Format:Audio Download
I nearly missed my plane reading this book! Such a delightful and good humoured look at humanity in a London Street.
Format:Paperback
This chunky little book is the perfect holiday read. Slip it into your flight bag or beach bag, and take it out in those odd moments when you are waiting for the waiter to fetch your chilled sangria. It's all in bite size portions, the very finger food of books, yet it will nourish your soul. There's humour, romance and people-watching, a flavour of London life as it is really lived, family and fun - oh and crystal-pinning. You can see if you like Emily's style by reading her blog Shopgirl.
Format:Paperback
I was originally lent the book by Emily's maternal grandmother, I thought 'O No' not another 'do it your self publication' After reading the first few chapters I was pleasantly surprised by the book. It was well written, humorous and gave me an insight into the life of a young girl working in her mother's shop, so much so that I bought the book and it now has a place on my book shelf.I still continue to dip into for some light reading. All I can say is well done Emily.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Hilariously funny!
I have been reading Emily's blog for over a year, and I am very pleased to be able to sit on a train, bus or sitting on the sofa and enjoy her wonderfully witty, funny stories of... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by Ms. Ruth M. English
Wonderful insight
Emily Benet delivers a refreshing insight into the world of local retail. Funny and genuine writing like this is rare.
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by P. Lizzeri
so glad its now a book!
I have been reading Emily's online blog for over a year and I love it. I am so glad she now has a book as I can give it as a gift to family and friends and they can share in the... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by T. Pearce
Great page turner
Loved this book. Really funny and heartwarming. I would totally recommend it, a great page turner...
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Eahacker
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