PUBLISHED 10-20-15 LETTERS TO EDITOR:SHAWNEE NEWS- STAR
Confessions of a Bibliophile
Confessions of a Bibliophile
I am drawn
to books like iron filings in a cheap chemistry set are attracted to a magnet.
The recent Friends of the Library book sale at the Shawnee Library once more
captured me. I did hold out until the “Buck-a-Bag” sale started. Here are a few
general, unscientific observations:
*The report of the death of book sales has
been greatly exaggerated---apologies to Mark Twain.
*The sale is a definite Win-Win
situation---Used books make inexpensive, yet appreciated gifts.
*Fiction---especially Romance---are big
sellers.
*Poetry is an endangered genre.
*Current political books are probably
quickly given away.
*Children/parents love to search for age
appropriate books.
*”How To” books are hits and Sports books
are strikeouts.
*Contemporary biographies trump historical
counterparts.
*Diligent book searches are usually amply
rewarded.
*Contemporary culture books are
out-of-date when printed.
*Volunteer helpers were cheerful and very
helpful.
In the event
I am sought by law enforcement officials, my wife has been instructed to tell
them to stake out the book stores and book sales and sooner or later I’ll show
up!
GLENN <><
JUST WEST OF yESTERDAY
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