Books Quote by Jen Campbell
““WOMAN: Hi, where are your copies of Breaking Dawn? I can't see any on the shelf. BOOKSELLER: Sorry, I think we’ve sold out of the Twilight books; we’re waiting on more. WOMAN: What? BOOKSELLER: We should have some in tomorrow. WOMAN: But I need a copy now. I finished the last one last night. BOOKSELLER: I’m sorry, I can’t help you. WOMAN: No, you don’t understand. I’ve taken the whole day off work to read it. BOOKSELLER: Erm… WOMAN: I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS! NOW! BOOKSELLER: Erm… WOMAN: Can you call your wholesaler and see if they can deliver this afternoon? BOOKSELLER: They only --- WOMAN: And then I can wait here for them. BOOKSELLER: I’m sorry, they only deliver in the morning. WOMAN: BUT WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW? BOOKSELLER: . . .we have many other books. WOMAN (sniffs): Do any of those have Robert Pattinson in them?””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2008) dialogue excerpt
A customer urgently wants a specific book, but the seller cannot meet the demand, leading to frustration and a desperate request for an alternative.
In simple terms: A person wants a book now, but the store can’t provide it.
Key Takeaway
Accept the limitation and seek other reading options.
Themes
frustration
customer service
urgency
Mood
annoyed
impatient
Type
dialogue
conversational.
When to use this quote
- bookstore visit
- online ordering
- library loan
- e‑book purchase
- asking for recommendations
Key Concepts
availability
expectation management
desperation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you handle sudden disappointment?
- What alternatives can satisfy a craving for a story?
A Different Perspective
The store may not have the exact title, and waiting may be unavoidable.
![“To be completely honest, I didn't know Twilight was a book. I thank God for Ashley Greene [who plays Alice Cullen]. She's like, 'Did you read the books?' And I'm like...'What books?' But they were easy reads so it was fine. Emmett's such an easy guy, so it was awesome to play him.” quote by Kellan Lutz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f0b/kellan-lutz-2950_alice-cullen_to-be-completely-honest-i-didn-t-know-tw_1925432.jpg)
