BookLust

Seen in a Bookstore 6

The last time I was in Burlington and of course visiting A Different Drummer Bookstore, the owner of said store, Mr. Richard Bachman, heard me nattering to my mother about the fact that all I wanted for Christmas was books, dammit, and nothing else. Without missing a beat, Mr. Bachman gave me this piece of paper that had many lines on it, as well as the name and address of said bookstore at the bottom. At the top was the delightful illustration you see before you. Apparently he hands out these lovely book wishlists every Christmas. What a great idea.

But seriously. I don't want candles. I don't want sweaters. I don't even want chocolate. What I'd really like is a book. And then another, and another, and another....heh.

So how 'bout you? Are books all you want for Christmas? (Aside from World Peace, of course).

Seen in a Bookstore 5

Staff member in bookshop has a never-ending supply of doggie cookies which he shares with all the book-lovin' pooches who enter the store.

How sweet is that?

Seen in a Bookstore 4

Older couple checking out the bookstore bargains. Guy and I were in the Bloor West Village yesterday, after a very nice long walk. We noticed this couple in the first bookstore we ventured into, and then later saw them in the second bookstore we were in, also checking out the bargain books.

I turned to Guy and asked, "Do you think that will be us one day?"

Guy smiled and said, "I hope so."

Seen at a Bookstore 3

Sweet little old lady with cute hat and running shoes. Came in with her daughter. I kept staring at her, so I would remember her features. I think I was scaring her. Must try to be less conspicuous in the future....

Seen at a Bookstore 2

Small sign inside a bookstore downtown.

So there ya go, fellahs. Put.Down.That.Remote. NOW.

Seen at a Bookstore

This will hopefully be another semi-regular feature. Have we not all seen some fascinating creatures wander into our favourite bookstore haunts? Books are the mystical magnet that draws in the unique, the eccentric and the just plain bizarre. So every now and then I will share some of what I see. This is not an original concept; I was inspired by the very talented illustrator Jorge Colombo, and his New York dailies.

I have seen this woman in black a couple of times downtown. It's hard to draw from memory; I hope I have done her justice. Both times she was checking out the books in the marked-down section. Hope she got some good deals.