The Open Book, located in Wigtown, Scotland, is the world's only 'bookshop Airbnb,' where guests can run a bookshop during the day and stay in a flat above at night. Launched by The Wigtown Festival Company in 2014, it has quickly gained popularity, resulting in a two-year waiting list for bookings from guests around the globe. This unique experience allows visitors to engage with the local community by changing book displays, pricing, and promoting the shop creatively. Over 450 guests, including visitors from as far as Hawaii and Beijing, have embraced this unusual holiday option. The initiative aims to celebrate independent bookstores and enhance cultural tourism in Scotland's National Book Town. The Open Book is marketed as the 'first ever bookshop holiday residency experience' and has become a sensation among book lovers.