Valentine's Day

 

Romance is in the air and what better way to indulge yourself than with a good read and a box of chocolates. 

The chocolates need to be good quality and so does the reading.

Lots of romance, chick lit and light reading novels in the shop at the moment. 

From erotic novels to bodice rippers and even Barbara Cartland with her discrete ***************************** to cover up any “under the sheets” activity.

Books are great escapism and love and romance are great to read about when you are going through a partnerless phase in your life.

You never know you might bump into Mr/Mrs Right here in the shop.

I have had one or two relationships start with a discussion in the shelves.

 

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Spring has arrived!

With the sunshine comes the realisation that gardens need to be tidied up a little again - even if the garden patch is only as big as a postage stamp.

It's also the time when children can learn a lot about things that live in the garden as well as to experience the joy of sitting in a shaded spot reading their favourite book.  And it's not only children, but all ages, who enjoy sitting outdoors with a book.

The window display now has some pretty garden statues;  books for grown ups and children.   And of course there's always something to find on the shelves in the bookstore - you just have to let your eyes wander around and be pleasantly surprised at what you see and find.

Boxes of Books

You just never know when the book or books you've had sitting in a box at the back of the shop will suddenly "take off".

A customer came in yesterday and asked about some maritime journals. He'd recently been able to obtain 2 of the set and asked if he could put on order the balance, imagining that it would either take a long while to get them from overseas, or even that they would be scarce to find anywhere!

Imagine his surprise (and Meryll's) when he confirmed to her the author and the title of the series.  For Meryll had only to pop out of the back of the shop, pick up a box and bring it through to the surprised customer.   He was thrilled, because he was able to complete his set of 27 books all in one visit.

You just never know what you'll find in a box of books!