I have a dislocated elbow at the moment; my arm is in a full cast and I'm unable to work so it's the perfect time to catch up with some of my giant TBR pile. Last year there was a lot of buzz about The Girls, it was hyped to the max, and I remember hoping... Continue Reading →
Literary snobbery, bookshops, libraries and books that people want to read.
I’ve been working as a Library Assistant for six months now. I had imagined that my bookselling knowledge would easily transfer to library work and it’s true that my customer service skills have helped, but that’s about it. Of course I’m still handling books all workday long. l unpack books, shelve books, find books. These... Continue Reading →
Bookshops are shops that sell books
When people come into the bookshop and ask for a specific book the ideal is that we will have that title in stock and be able to sell it to them there and then. If the book is not in stock we can order it and get it in a couple of days. (Unless the... Continue Reading →