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That attitude reminded me of a guy who owned a used book store in a town where I used to live. He had all the "literary" stuff on prominent display, and all th
by Turing_Machine 5y ago
That attitude reminded me of a guy who owned a used book store in a town where I used to live.
He had all the "literary" stuff on prominent display, and all the genre fiction crammed into the back.
Oh, he'd sell you science fiction, or mysteries, or romance, or whatever, but he'd always make sure to give you a little sneer when ringing you up. "Enjoy your trash, lowbrow!"
His store went out of business and he had to liquidate his entire stock at 90% off.
- Baeocystin 5y agoWe have an awesome local used bookstore that has managed to survive the covid shutdowns. Their secret? They have their 'trashy lowbrow' proudly front and center. They, of course, carry everything, but they also know what sells, and want people happily reading, no other requirements. Turns out that sort of approach leads to lifelong, regular customers!
- lupire 5y agoMitchell and Webb, "The Insulting Librarian" https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rqTE-ig7NhY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rqTE-ig7NhY