{"product_id":"secret-lives-booksellers-librarians-patterson-eversmann-9780316567534","title":"The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby James Patterson \u0026amp; Matt Eversmann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Stories • A Celebration of Books \u0026amp; the People Behind Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep behind the scenes into the lives of the people who live among the shelves. \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartwarming tribute to the unsung heroes of the literary world—those who guide us to our next great read and foster “book joy” for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring collection features real stories shared by passionate librarians and booksellers—people who are part treasure hunter, part therapist, and all-around reading advocates. Co-authored by bestselling storyteller James Patterson and decorated veteran Matt Eversmann, it’s a vivid portrait of the book world as seen from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book lovers, aspiring writers, and fans of literary memoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilled with humor, humanity, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrates the vital role of libraries and bookstores in our communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunny, moving, and deeply relatable—this book is for anyone who believes in the magic of stories and the power of the people who share them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: Their Stories Are Better than the Bestsellers (Hardcover)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780316567534.jpg?v=1749798848\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author(s):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Patterson\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, \u003cem\u003eThe Women’s Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including \u003cem\u003eThe Idaho Four\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWalk in My Combat Boots\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFilthy Rich\u003c\/em\u003e. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the \u003cstrong\u003e#1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson\u003c\/strong\u003e by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Eversmann\u003c\/strong\u003e retired from the United Stated Army after twenty years of honorable service. His first book with James Patterson was \u003cem\u003eWalk in My Combat Boots\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/secret-lives-booksellers-librarians-patterson-eversmann-9780316567534.jpg?v=1760403532\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/patterson-eversmann-9780316567534-secret-lives-booksellers-librarians.jpg?v=1760403534\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780316567534-patterson-eversmann-secret-lives-booksellers-librarians.jpg?v=1760403535\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780316567534-patterson-eversmann.jpg?v=1760403536\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49031236059451,"sku":"0316567531","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780316567534.jpg?v=1749798848","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/secret-lives-booksellers-librarians-patterson-eversmann-9780316567534","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}