Friday, February 17, 2012

Book Store Stories

When I was in high School and worked at McDonald's, back when the french fries and the hamburger patties were all fresh, back when it was a fast food restaurant with a 37 cent lunch, it was noticeable that people would always order the same items and quantities. I found it great fun and service to watch someone walk up to the window, say what they wanted, and I would hand it to them. Maybe the same thing is true with books though I am not at the Meals on Wheels Mart enough to know.

It is pleasing to see folks come in and get an arm load of books. Like anyone who has a big library and who loves books I know where every book is located. Wednesday is the first sale day of the week. I can come in late Wednesday afternoon and can tell which books went out. I can also tell which books did not go out. Over time I can tell which books never go out. Over time we are making sure that we put out the books that people do want. The answer is somewhat surprising and we do sell a diversity  of fiction and non-fiction.

David Sneed

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