Bookseller Quotes by Jen Campbell

9 Bookseller quotes by Jen Campbell

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Nine concise statements from Campbell that touch on the world of books and the people who share them. The tone is thoughtful, offering a quick look at her perspective.

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“Do you have any old copies of Dickens? Bookseller: We've got a copy of David Copperfield from 1850 for $150. Customer: Why…

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“CUSTOMER: I don’t know why she wants it, but my wife asked for a copy of The Dinosaur Cookbook. BOOKSELLER: The Dinah…

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“Customer: I'm looking for a book for my son. He's six. Bookseller: How about this one - it's about- Customer: Yeah, whatever,…

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“CUSTOMER:"Will you be open so I can buy the new Harry Potter book? BOOKSELLER: Yep, we're having a midnight opening. CUSTOMER: Great!…

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“CUSTOMER: You know that film, Coraline? BOOKSELLER: Yes, indeed. CUSTOMER: My daughter loves it. Are they going to make it into a…

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“CUSTOMER: Is your mother around ? BOOKSELLER: ... I run this bookshop. CUSTOMER: Oh. Sorry.”

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“CUSTOMER: Hi. BOOKSELLER: Hi there, how can I help? CUSTOMER: Could you please explain Kindle to me. BOOKSELLER: Sure. It’s an e-reader,…

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“CUSTOMER: I’d love to write a book. BOOKSELLER: Then you should write one. CUSTOMER: I really don’t have the time. BOOKSELLER: I’m…

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“I also have to credit Bill Bilby, owner of Chelsea Books, with two other important lessons: first, his shop was always tidy…

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“CUSTOMER: Do you have this children's book I've heard about? It's supposed to be very good. It's called "Lionel Richie and the Wardrobe.”

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“CUSTOMER: Hi. BOOKSELLER: Hi there, how can I help? CUSTOMER: Could you please explain Kindle to me. BOOKSELLER: Sure. It’s an e-reader, which means…

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“Customer: Where are your fictional novels?”

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“Sometimes bookselling is the best job in the world, and sometimes it isn’t (as you’ll soon find out). However, one thing is for sure:…

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“CUSTOMER: Is your mother around ? BOOKSELLER: ... I run this bookshop. CUSTOMER: Oh. Sorry.”

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“Bookshop Customer: 'Who wrote the bible?' Customer's friend: 'Jesus.”

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“CUSTOMER: I’m looking for a biography to read that’s really interesting. Could you recommend one? BOOKSELLER: Sure. What books have you read and liked?…

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“CUSTOMER: OK, so you want this book? THEIR DAUGHTER: Yes! CUSTOMER: Peter Pan ? THEIR DAUGHTER: Yes, please. Because he can fly. CUSTOMER: Yes,…

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“There are many different types of beginnings. And who’s to say we haven’t imagined our lives up to this point? Who’s to say we…

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“CUSTOMER: I read a book in the sixties. I don’t remember the author, or the title. But it was green, and it made me…

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“It makes me sad that grown up books don’t have pictures in them. You’re brought up with them when you’re younger, and then suddenly…

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“CUSTOMER: I’d like to buy this audiobook. BOOKSELLER: Great. CUSTOMER: Only, I don’t really like this narrator. BOOKSELLER: Oh. CUSTOMER: Do you have a…

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“CUSTOMER: Oh, look, these books are all signed. (Pause) I wonder who signed them ?”

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“CUSTOMER: Which was the first Harry Potter book? BOOKSELLER: The Philosopher’s Stone. CUSTOMER: And the second? BOOKSELLER: The Chamber of Secrets. CUSTOMER: I’l take…

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“I also have to credit Bill Bilby, owner of Chelsea Books, with two other important lessons: first, his shop was always tidy and thoughtfully-organized…

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