Following on from last week’s thought I decided to ask myself what it is about some booksellers that we appreciate. They can all be quite exceedingly different in person but, usually, have a genuine interest in their work. When you ask some of them for book recommendations you can sometimes even see their eyes go up and to the side in thought. All the more so if you’ve asked about a particular genre…
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Thoughts #5: What Makes A Good Bookshop?
Think back to the last time you entered a bookshop. What appealed to you? What did you like and dislike?
When you’re still outside there might be a window display. Books arranged carefully and neatly proclaim best sellers, local writers, or ones the proprietors have simply quite enjoyed. It’s wonderful to…
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