I love bookstores. They are some of my favorite places. But I don't actually think I'd want to open one, even in fantasyland. You can't truly browse your own store, you know? And part of me still feels like bookshops are magical places--portals to all the worlds between the covers and inside the Nooks. Having to worry about inventory and cleaning the bathroom and scheduling events would take away from that.
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| Pie by Steve Snodgrass (CC) |
But--I would love to open a pie-and-doughnut shop. For reals (it's even in my bio). And if I ever did that, you better believe there would be a highly curated collection of books for sale, and patrons would be encouraged to pick up the new John Green with a long john, or pair Ann Patchett with bourbon pecan pie. I would probably even come up with new recipes to complement specific books, such as: Fruits of the Forest pie for The Hunger Games, or beignets for Anna and the French Kiss, or a bittersweet chocolate doughnut for The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet. Cheesy, I know--and speaking of cheese, I'm from Wisconsin so all slices of apple would come with a big wedge of sharp cheddar (we always heard that was state law, but apparently that's a myth).
And, of course, I would sell cookbooks and serve fresh coffee.
What about you--what would your bookstore be like?
9 comments:
Yum, open that shop, I will be there asap!
I feel the same way about the idea of owning a bookstore. And it explains why I have a degree in library science, yet don't work in a library. Working there just isn't the same as going to visit and spending my time wandering and browsing.
OMG! SOLD!
I hear you-- I'd much rather be a bookstore customer than an actual owner. But your pairing of sweet treats with books has me salivating. Please be a super successful writer so this can be your part-time fun-on-the-side my-way-to-mingle-with-the-commoners business. I would totally visit!
LOVE this idea. And hey, there's plenty of cheap commercial real estate out here in Buffalo, if you're ever looking for a space...
This is a FANTASTIC idea! You had me at pie and donuts. :) You know, I grew up in Ontario, but my dad always used to say: "Apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze." So I guess it's not just Wisconsinites who like cheese with their apple pie. :P I love the idea of pairing pastries with books! Such a fun idea. :)
Open this store ASAP. This sounds great. Great idea of putting a book and a pie together. Now I'm going to be hungry all day.... ;-)
Pie and coffee may be the best meal ever--it's certainly the best breakfast. Add cookbooks to the mix and I just might move in and never leave.
You need to open this shop! I love the book-themed treats. I started cutting out sugar a few weeks ago and this post is making me regret that decision. I. Want. Pie.
I would totally go to your pie shop! Pie is amongst my favorite foods. Doughnuts are great too! YUM.
I think you will appreciate this blog: http://yummy-books.com/. :)
Becka,
I am so full right now but I wanna eat what's in that plate. *nom*
Food picture is my weakness. Brr
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