There's one place I love exploring almost as much as wild lonely places. I can't resist looking around second hand bookshops. They're far more interesting than new bookstores which seem to stock all the same titles. However there's a few strange and slightly annoying things I've discovered:
- Huge stacks of books on the floor. What's that all about?
- Books two deep on the shelf. Does anyone ever look at the back row?
- It's so narrow you have to walk sideways. It's impossible to see the books.
- A bizarre system to organise the books. Finding anything is impossible.
What do you wish you could change about your favourite second hand bookshop?
6 comments:
You've obviously got a better stocked book shop than the ones I know! Whatever their state, I could happily live there for a week. I avoid going in, because I know I can't get out again very soon.
I love book stores, and two of in our city just went under, so now I have to find a new one..Great photo!
John, I think what I'm liking most about this new blog is the variety of your posts! It is like a Quality Street blog! As you and I have similar tastes in books, I think I know exactly how you feel when you walk into a second hand book store!!
I really enjoy second hand book shops. We have a great one in Connecticut at the shore, but one of my favorites is in New Hampshire that my friend owns.
I have a favourite second hand bookshop in every town or city I spend any time in. :)
If you like bookshops, take a quick look at my blog tomorrow (16th May). It's heading into Scarthin Books in Cromford.
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