Story of a Bookseller

(A fun, short something from a girl in the depths of NaNoWriMo)

At night, I’m a half-crazed, coffee-infused writer girl. During the day, I’m a bookseller. I know it’s not exactly a lucrative profession, but I do get to play with books every day. My life as a bookseller is defined by weekend shifts, odd customers and even odder questions. Oh, and hundreds of books in every size, shape, color and topic.

I help people find books when they only know the cover color. I don’t always succeed.

I read new, amazing picture books when I'm alone in the Kids section. I recently picked up The Quiet Book and The Christmas Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood and Renata Liwska, which are fantastic.

I browse new teen and young reader books, constantly adding to my to-read (Snicket and Oliver) and to-buy lists (Roth).

 

I will run my finger down the spine of Ally Condie’s Reached the night before it’s released.

Oh, yes.

 

I help people find the perfect book, whether for themselves or for them to give as a gift. It’s one of my favorite things! And I especially love it when they are interested in teen books. 

                           YOU MIGHT SAY:

“I really liked the Hunger Games.”

                OR

“I couldn’t put down Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.”

                OR

 “I would like a teen book with dragons.”

                AND I’LL SAY:

                “Why don’t you follow me to the teen section? I’m sure we can find something you’ll love!"