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I hate to say it, but as much as it kills my legs, I actually missed working in the bookstore environment. The only real reason I left the other bookstore was for another job.
I love books. I always have. No one will convince me that there is anything better than taking a stack of brand new books, with their new book smell, and placing them into a shelf, carefully placing them by author, into a specialized category, and subcategory. It fulfills my desire to see every new book that comes in, to touch every book possible, as well as that neurosis inside that says, "FIX THE SHELF!!" LMAO!
I absolutely hated working with clothing. But books - we have a special bond. I can sell a book. I can sell a book, I can sell an author...not only that, I can sell a discount card, just because I can tell who is your common average reader, versus the super-reader. The person who just comes in, meanders, and has a hard time choosing is more likely to sign up for the card. And they are also more likely to pay a little extra to enhance their reading experience.
But people who hate to read, who only buy a book when they must...forget it. They aren't buying it.
Today, I realized just how many tv shows and movies were created from books. And I have officially made it one the things to do before I die: I will read the novel form of as many films and tv shows as possible before seeing it. If not, I will proceed to read it as soon as possible after seeing it. For example: I'm in the middle of the new HBO Miniseries, "Generation Kill." I'm quite impressed with it. However, never having been in the military, I dunno what's going on. But, I am going to now read the book. We have ONE copy in our store. We also have "Secret Diary of a Call Girl." I'll be reading that as well.
I have also grown quite attached to the Biography and History sections of the store. Perhaps it's the pretty covers. Maybe it's the subject matter. I'm not sure...I think maybe one day, I'd like to write my own historical novel. Maybe be the female David McCullogh (of "John Adams" and "1776" fame). Let's just say, it will have nothing to do with American history, and I will focus on strong, female leads. Could be good. Could be very good.
As I said...I love the bookstore...as much as I love a good book.
Well, almost.