Bookworm? Check. Nose always in a book? Check.I have always absolutely adored reading; it's something I just genuinely enjoy. A book is something you can slip in your bag and bring with you anywhere, because you never know when you'll have a few minutes. I've pretty much known all my life that I would end up doing something that had to do with English, as reading and writing have always been my thing. I never pass up the opportunity to go into a bookstore - and I've been to quite a few good ones. A terrific little hole in the wall bookstore in Thomaston, Maine, the four story Borders in Boston (which my friends had to drag me out of, by the way), a fantastic combination used and new bookstore complete with deli/bakery in Rockland, Maine. This one has unfortunately gone out of business, which made me sadder than any reasonable person ought to be, but hey, I'm an uber-nerd, and books are my thing. I suppose you could even say they are a passion of mine.
Which is why I have always thought it would be nice to have my own bookstore. It would probably be a used bookstore, but if I wanted to I could expand into new books and magazines, as well. Why not? I like the idea of the used books, because there would be a good chan
ce that there would be a lot of books that I have read before, and there's nothing I enjoy more than a good discussion about books. Plus, this would mean I'd be better able to serve my patrons. I picture a place where people can come and hang out and browse, a sort of chill pad with lots of comfy nooks and chairs. I would hook up my iPod and play some tunes. The vibe would be nice; Beatles and books, who can complain? I would honestly enjoy going to work every day. Whenever I see a movie where a character owns a cozy little bookstore, such as Meg Ryan in "You've Got Mail", I feel a little twinge of jealousy. Is that weird?
ce that there would be a lot of books that I have read before, and there's nothing I enjoy more than a good discussion about books. Plus, this would mean I'd be better able to serve my patrons. I picture a place where people can come and hang out and browse, a sort of chill pad with lots of comfy nooks and chairs. I would hook up my iPod and play some tunes. The vibe would be nice; Beatles and books, who can complain? I would honestly enjoy going to work every day. Whenever I see a movie where a character owns a cozy little bookstore, such as Meg Ryan in "You've Got Mail", I feel a little twinge of jealousy. Is that weird? There are, of course, logistics I would have to think about. Location, for instance. I live in Dunbarton. There's
a library. And not many people. Although I would charge probably at most $2 for a used book at my store, I feel like Dunbarton may not be the most beneficial location. Although, as I say this, I'm wondering, Why not? Why wouldn't people some to a place where books are 50 cents to $2? Word would spread to surrounding towns and business would boom. At least, this would be my hope. If not Dunbarton, then maybe Concord or Manchester. Or maybe even Maine, since I love it so much up there anyway. I would have nice looking ads in all of the local papers. I would be revered as a genius because there aren't many places around these parts like that, and isn't the bookstore owner just so charming and knowledgeable? It would be fantastic.
a library. And not many people. Although I would charge probably at most $2 for a used book at my store, I feel like Dunbarton may not be the most beneficial location. Although, as I say this, I'm wondering, Why not? Why wouldn't people some to a place where books are 50 cents to $2? Word would spread to surrounding towns and business would boom. At least, this would be my hope. If not Dunbarton, then maybe Concord or Manchester. Or maybe even Maine, since I love it so much up there anyway. I would have nice looking ads in all of the local papers. I would be revered as a genius because there aren't many places around these parts like that, and isn't the bookstore owner just so charming and knowledgeable? It would be fantastic.