Following the international bestselling success of The Bookseller at the End of the World, Ruth Shaw continues her remarkable story in this charming sequel. Having found love with Lance, Ruth shares their sailing adventures, world travels, conservation efforts, and the joy of running their beloved bookshops together. Written in Ruth's characteristic style, this absorbing memoir weaves together extraordinary people, laugh-out-loud funny situations, and tales from the bookshops, all interwoven with expert book recommendations. Despite life's challenges, Ruth's story traverses the highs and lows of a life lived to the full, creating another deeply satisfying and heartwarming read.