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20 Things Overheard In Bookshops

Bookshops are wonderful places. Obviously, they’re full of books, which is enough to make them wonderful, but they’re also full of interesting people who love books. Our kind of people, in other words. And it’s always fun to eavesdrop on those people.

Kudos to the person who thought of this response immediately and not in the shower the next day.

https://twitter.com/TheGrimRecapper/status/846891403019902976

I can see how this would get heated.

When asking for recommendations, specificity is key.

Like this would stop us…

No, no it’s not.

Although I can see how it would be confusing…

This person has their priorities right. But I hope they got cake too.

Relatable.

So young, so much still to learn…

Unsure what to buy for someone else? Just get them all the words. They can make their own book.

https://twitter.com/ameliadimz/status/943178006570373121

Parenting done right.

This is how you warm an author’s heart.

Yep yep yep.

We believe in you too, Eric!

Where do you stand on this hot-button issue?

Yep, we’re old.

It’s definitely this simple.

I mean…fair point?

Ah, yes, don’t we all…

https://twitter.com/belmontbooks/status/1211003535367774208


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