International bestseller The Bookseller at the End of the World brought together stories of running tiny bookshops in remote Fiordland with tales of owner Ruth Shaw’s remarkable life.

From sailing through the Pacific, being held up by pirates, working among drug addicts and prostitutes in Sydney’s King’s Cross, and all manner of personal traumas, losses and joys – it surprised, challenged and entertained legions of readers.

Now approaching 80, Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World continues the story of Shaw’s brave and fascinating life, including finding the love of her life and sailing the world together, along with all that running three tiny bookshops in New Zealand’s deep south brings.

She joins Elisabeth Easther to share her extraordinary story, and discuss the highs and lows of a life lived to the full.

Supported by Platinum Patron Theresa Gattung.