Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and is a chance for everyone to get to know fellow bloggers and share lists. I love lists. Every week is a different list.
This week is Top Ten
Bookstores/Libraries I’ve Always Wanted to Visit
Reasons I Love My Local Bookshop
I couldn't think of more than three for the original theme, so I'm changing it up and instead talking about some of the reasons that I love my local bookshop.
- The Building
Emerson Chambers in Newcastle is a gorgeous building. Art Noveau architecture, with the most whimsical roof I've ever seen on a building. - The Staff
The staff are all so friendly and enthusiastic, and more than happy to chat and recommend books. - The Basement
My favourite part of the whole shop is the basement, where the kids, YA, sci-fi and fantasy books lurk. A lot of the authors events take place down there too. - The Café
This cafe does the best hot chocolate I've ever tasted, but also (more importantly) it had an excellent range of tea and a selection of delicious cakes! - Books, glorious books
I love how sometimes I'll be browsing the shelves and come across a US edition, signed copies, and older title that I love. - Displays
So much thought goes into the displays for the books. I think my most recent favourite was the Pride display, which lasted almost two months and was full of colour, and a little note on each with the rep. - Stationery
Notebooks and planners, oh my! Waterstones has the most gorgeous selection of stationery and it's so difficult to resist. Who am I kidding, I don't resist. - Loving Local
My local bookshop takes pride in the fact it's in Newcastle. There are local gifts, small press books, and a whole display dedicated to local crime fiction. - Reviews
One of my favourite things about Waterstones bookshelves is the reviews from the staff clipped on in front of the books. - Recommendations
The staff know what they're selling and are only two happy to recommend a book that they personally loved. The personal touch is excellent.
What's your favourite thing about your local bookshop?
I probably couldn't have come up with more than 3 had I done this list either! Your local bookshop would have been one if I had done it; it sounds/looks incredible every time I see it on Twitter 💜
ReplyDeleteAmy x
Love your twist on this week's TTT post!! I love all the author events and book signings at my local indie bookstore + the book clubs.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to my TTT post for this week:
https://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2018/10/top-ten-tuesday-bookstores-ive-visited.html
Sounds like an amazing bookstore! My local bookstore isn't that special so I usually buy my books online.
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Shirley | https://shirleycuypers.blogspot.be
I love supporting local bookstores! I don't have too many independent bookstores near me, alas, but I do try and seek them out when I'm out of town.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteMy ttt
http://www.thehauntedgravebooks.com/2018/10/haunted-october-top-ten-haunted.html
I just googled the building and wow! It's so beautiful, very gothic. I love what I think is a clock tower..??
ReplyDeleteI wish our local bookstore had staff reviews and recommendations as well! It makes a store seem so much more homey.
Cam @ Camillea Reads
Your bookshop sounds amazing, I love old buildings being turned into bookshops. I dont have anything near me but a WHSmith and thats a bus ride away. Its really expensive though so I do tend to buy online now to save the pennies.
ReplyDeleteGill
Great post lovely xx
ReplyDeleteThis was a lovely post to read, especially as a bookseller, and doubly especially (is that even a thing?!) as a bookseller whose least favourite job is writing those recommend cards - it's good to know the effort they take me is worth it! I love recommending books, but hate trying to think of more than 'ohmygodIloveityouneedtireaditnow' but less than a full review to fit neatly on the cards!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great store! :)
ReplyDeleteI think we have the same favourite book shop.
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