Find a Book Series 3 of 5: Up Front and Personal

I spent the better part of my teenage years in a book store. I spent so much time at our local book store that my mom would call there and ask them to tell me to come home. Those were the days before ereaders...and cell phones. The internet wasn't around so Amazon didn't exist. Yikes! I better stop now. I'm dating myself! My point is that if you wanted a book, then you went to the library or book store. Even the school library got some wear-and-tear and if you couldn't get to the library, then the bookmobile would bring the library to you.

A book store is a great place to go if you're looking for a new read. You're not going to work in a bookstore unless you like books right? The sales team can be a great help if you're looking for a suggestion. Besides, they see what people buy and hear conversations and talk to people so they know what's hot! Displays showcase new books and bestsellers. There's also that added benefit of actually touching the book and seeing the print size and book length. A book in the hand is worth two on Amazon I always say!

Book stores are rare and precious jewels though. You can travel far away to Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover to find Books-a-Million. You can fight the crazy Route 2 traffic until you get to Barnes & Noble at Harbor Center. I'd rather casually stroll onto the Mayo Peninsula and check out Edgewater Books. Yeah, I'm a little bias, but it's a great little book store and they can order anything you need if it's not in the store already. 

A book store is a fantastic place to spend a little time if you're looking for something new and fresh to read!