#life in a bookshop

after my first few months of living in the bookshop last year, i’m excited to return this upcoming january as the wigtown artist in residence.

i’m looking for book lovers of all ages and backgrounds throughout scotland for a portrait series. if you or anyone you know has a cozy home library (could be a full room or just a tiny shelf!), a favorite reading spot, or just love books, please get in touch! i’d love to include you in my project <3

i thought three months was too long, but the first month has already flown by. the last time i was here i was mourning my late father, happy to be in this great big bookshop with a sweet cat and a new friend.

this time feels different– either because i’m now an old friend or because i’m finally stepping out of the shop these days. i want to find all the books, learn all their secrets, catch all the light. and in the midst of my chase, i’ve made so many new friends that give this town its life.

life in a bookshop, no. 29
by celeste noche

breakfast
book from the shop’s penguin collection & eggs from farmer bob

life in a bookshop, no. 28
by celeste noche

aaaaand i’m back in the bookshop!

while i’m here for my artist residency, i’ll be sharing photos and behind the scenes on instagramandfacebook, but also open to any questions or requests for photos here on tumblr.

already a wee bit hungover but forever still pinching myself! xo

life in a bookshop, no. 27
by celeste noche