The tale of the three bookshops was like a Goldilocks story: This one's too nuts; this one's not there; this one's just right. I applaud your decision to drop bookshop #1.
Good for you for walking out of that first book store. Whatever little bit one can do to fight the modern plague of conspiracy theories and misinformation is valuable. If it had been me, I probably would have told him he was an idiot (a most unadvisable course of action nowadays I know but that's me).Good thing the third bookstore was the charm!
I did not feel confident enough on the subject to start an argument with the man. I hope that the fact that I just left was a clear enough message. I am very happy my town is rich enough in bookstores that I can simply take my business elsewhere.
Was happy to hear you say you left the conspiracy theories and books behind. And, I have to say that I love the fact that you carry post-its for emergencies. I have been in a similar situation without posts-its on the bus and subway. Not fun. ❤📚✏ Have a great week!
I 100% agree with you about the ethical side of the issue with Bookstore #1. As you replied on someone else's comment here, I would not started a debate with the person behind the counter either. Telling an idiot they are an idiot can turn very unpleasant nowadays and leaving the books behind is enough statement if they are willing to read anything on it. If they are not, starting a discussion would not change anything anyways 🤷🏼♀️
I have to say that after that fantastic story about your quest for the mythical (after all one of them didn't exist) bookshops, what books you bought were inconsequential 🤣 I mean, already the video has satisfied me enough. Nevertheless, as I love books too, they were not irrelevant 😉 That edition of The Iliad looks wonderful for a 'used' book. In Japan, I often bought second-hand books that were new, or almost, new, and ridiculously cheap. I love to have multiple translations too!!!
Sounds like you had an interesting adventure going to these book stores.😊 I personally don't care for blurbs on books either, but your comment about The Globe And Mail was hilarious. ☺The book does really sound interesting. I might look for "Into the Silence" from your recommendation. Thank you😊
Yes, credit card fees can be voracious. But there is also Interac, with a fixed fee (paid by the payer, I think). In this case, I think it's not so much the credit card fee that the owner wanted to avoid, but the tax man in general...
Hi Elisabeth, this is the fellow that Hannah mentioned to you today. If the Proust event happens, and if there is a French-reading group, please let me know. To be clear, I'm not asking you to start a group...but if there is going to be one, I would like to get the word. Thanks! Brandon
Hi! Sorry for answering so late. I will definitely be reading it in French. I could ask Greg to create a thread in his Discord for participants who will read it in French.
Good for you for not doing business with the conspiracy theorist. Save your money for other bookstore. The travel book sounds awesome. I'm always up for travel essays.
If I had known more about his particular conspiracy, I might perhaps maybe have tried to argue a little bit. But I wasn't sure enough of the facts to solidly defend reality, so retreat seemed the best option...
Strange that you would get a 50% discount for cash if you were prepared to listen to some conspiracy theories. I'd have been tempted to leave too....but it would depend on the books I'd selected....
