What Booksellers Hear: 20th Century vs. 21st Century
10 Things Most Frequently Heard by Booksellers in the 20th Century
1. Do you have the new Sidney Sheldon?
2. Where would I find Love Story?
3. Do you have *whispers* The Joy of Sex?
4. Do you have any Albert Kaymuss?
5. Do you sell bookmarks?
6. $5 for a paperback? I’ll just check it out from my library.
7. I saw the author on The Dick Cavett Show.
8. I read a great review of it in The New York Times.
9. I’d love to get together for a drink and talk more about books. Here’s my number.
10. My child reads at an advanced level for his/her age.
10 Things Most Frequently Heard by Booksellers in the 21st Century
1. Do you have the new James Patterson?
2. Where would I find Twilight?
3. Do you have *whispers* Glenn Beck’s new book?
4. Do you have any Chuck Palawnianyeck?
5. Do you sell Kindles?
6. $14 for a paperback? I’ll just download it on my Nook.
7. I saw the author on The Daily Show.
8. I read a great review of it on a blog.
9. I’d love to get together for a drink and talk more about books. Here’s my email address, Twitter handle, Tumblr, Google+ profile. I also just sent you a friend request on Facebook.
10. My child reads at an advanced level for his/her age.
