What Booksellers Hear: 20th Century vs. 21st Century

Liberty Hardy

Senior Contributing Editor

Liberty Hardy is an unrepentant velocireader, writer, bitey mad lady, and tattoo canvas. Turn-ons include books, books and books. Her favorite exclamation is “Holy cats!” Liberty reads more than should be legal, sleeps very little, frequently writes on her belly with Sharpie markers, and when she dies, she’s leaving her body to library science. Until then, she lives with her three cats, Millay, Farrokh, and Zevon, in Maine. She is also right behind you. Just kidding! She’s too busy reading. Twitter: @MissLiberty

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10 Things Most Frequently Heard by Booksellers in the 20th Century

1. Do you have the new Sidney Sheldon?

2. Where would I find Love Story?

3. Do you have *whispers* The Joy of Sex?

4. Do you have any Albert Kaymuss?

5. Do you sell bookmarks?

6. $5 for a paperback? I’ll just check it out from my library.

7. I saw the author on The Dick Cavett Show.

8. I read a great review of it in The New York Times.

9. I’d love to get together for a drink and talk more about books. Here’s my number.

10. My child reads at an advanced level for his/her age.

10 Things Most Frequently Heard by Booksellers in the 21st Century

1. Do you have the new James Patterson?

2. Where would I find Twilight?

3. Do you have *whispers* Glenn Beck’s new book?

4. Do you have any Chuck Palawnianyeck?

5. Do you sell Kindles?

6. $14 for a paperback? I’ll just download it on my Nook.

7. I saw the author on The Daily Show.

8. I read a great review of it on a blog.

9. I’d love to get together for a drink and talk more about books. Here’s my email address, Twitter handle, Tumblr, Google+ profile. I also just sent you a friend request on Facebook.

10. My child reads at an advanced level for his/her age.