Hey Book worms 🙂
Today I am doing a Discussion Post after a long time . I love talking to you guys because it’s so fun and enriching and the best part is that we share our opinions together. Recently I read an ARC –Bookshop Girls and even reviewed it on the blog. It’s a cute YA READ , a story of a 16 year old girl,Paige and her best friend ,Holly, trying to save their town’s only Bookshop from closing down . What follows is a hilarious account of saving that Bennet Bookshop.
This book kind of reminded of the love I have for Bookshops. Ever since I was small I always wanted Mom and Dad to take me and my sister to Bookshops. And the love is still going strong. Though I have so many books in my house that I sometimes my Mom kinda implements a Book Ban ,in which I am not allowed to buy books. So it reduces my visits for sometimes but I bounce back and buy loads of BOOKS once the Ban is over . It’s a comfort zone for me .
I am not really a fan of online shopping because bookshops matter to me a lot for the following reasons:
1.Books and Book Everywhere:
Even though I don’t buy all the books at the store . But the presence of soooooo many books is itself like divine . I could stay there for the rest of my life. (Seriously) Also a visit means that I get to know about so many New Books and that is kind of important when you are a book blogger. Plus I love the smell of new books.
2.Buying books:
Now I know this is an obvious reason(and silly too) but had to put it out here. Even though my house is crammed with hundreds of books I still can’t resist grabbing a few new releases.
3.Ambience:
Nowadays there is soft music playing in the bookshops and that is so relaxing. It makes the visit very memorable. One of my favorite bookshops in New Delhi has a cafe in the middle of the shop where you get free coffee for buying above a given amount and that is really fun .
4.Sneak peeks at other books:
Who doesn’t do this ? I definitely read the first page or two when I am planning to buy a book. In fact, at one particular favourite bookshop I could browse and sit and read for an hour or so. It was a great way to know more about a book. That can only happen if the bookshop is big, so that you can just sneak into a nook and sit and read.
This post has creative inputs by my sister,Shruti . You can find her in Goodreads.
Who don’t love bookshops? They are like part of fantasy worlds ❤😍
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Truly said 🙂
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My town has gotten rid of the last book store so I now have no bookstores. And it sucks a lot because I love them so much.
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How do you manage without a bookstores ????
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Very carefully. lol. Mom and I go to a lot of thrift stores. If there is a book I really want, I get it from Amazon.
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Hi, yes i love bookshops! But for the past years i had to stay away from bookshops…i got myself into too much debt (credit card) and i need to get out of it. When that is done (hopefully in September this year), i can buy books again! Yay!
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I am happy for you 🙂
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I have really good memories of bookstores when I was a child and taking my own children to bookstores!📚💕
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That’s great memories 🙂 🙂
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Bookshops are heaven 😍😍 Which bookshop do you go?
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I go to Om bookshop at DLF place ,Saket ,New Delhi 🙂
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tysm for letting me know ❤
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yeah I love going to bookshops too. I can spend hours there. I also love the smell of new books.
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Yeah ,Emma … I agree with you 🙂 🙂
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Bookstores are like stress relievers ❤ specially the small indie bookstores .
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They make us happy as well.
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Bookshops are amazing! When I feel like I’m surrounded by so many incredible stories yet to be discovered, it is truly a wondrous feeling 😆
It’s the best place to pass the time for me. Go inside a great bookshop, and boom, hours have passed before I know it 🤣
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Once I spent around 2 hours in a bookshop .. searching for random books 🙂
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Awesome! I know that feeling when you just want to look for books without having any idea what kind of books you want 😀 . I just know I need to look around for something!
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Love book shops and always have. I like smaller ones as they are not so overwhelming. I have often been into larger ones and walked out with none as I am spoilt for choice. I love the fact that I don’t get funny looks while I’m sat on the floor reading, imagine doing that in a supermarket 😂
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Huge bookshops have soooooo many good books that I totally get confused 🙂
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I love book shops! The atmosphere is amazing, and not to mention you’re always surrounded by like minded people 🙂
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And soooooooo many GOOD books ,Cindy 🙂
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I love bookshops. I know what day the shipments of new books arrive and that’s the day I visit the bookshop! 🙂
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Same here Kathy 🙂
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I love bookshops, they’re definitely a comfort zone. I particularly like second hand bookshops in old buildings where you can never quite predict what random books you might find.
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And there so cheap… I bought THE book thief at less than one dollar 😉
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Yes! I love book shops, and I have been meaning to do a post on my local one since I visited it a few weeks ago after not going there for years. It’s a great place to discover books I wouldn’t normally. And it has a lot of older titles that you don’t see advertised on book buying sites
Fun post!
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Totally agree with you 🙂 We all love Bookshops sooo much 🙂
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I adore bookshops. I’m moving to another country and knowing that I won’t buy books because it doesn’t make sense to have more luggage when returning in two years, makes me sad. I don’t think I’ll be able to stay away from bookshops though. It’s the feeling of content I get when I step into one, and the smell of stories waiting for me, that makes me feel heavenly.
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Happy journey 🙂 🙂 Take care !!!
You could always rely on your Kindle …
It’s the feeling of content I get when I step into one, and the smell of stories waiting for me, that makes me feel heavenly.
Truly said the above lines ❤
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I love book stores! The smell, browsing through all the covers! It’s one of the best things to do! ♥️
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I resonate with your thoughts 🙂
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The town I live in has a tiny bookshop and I do love it however I’d love a bookshop that would provide a little seating area, maybe coffee and tea availability? But who doesn’t love a bookshop, I even love the smell😂❤️
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Ditto , I love the smell too. A seating area would allow us to get to know other book lovers 🙂
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Yes I totally agree! I’m so shy and if we were all sitting down then I’d definitely feel more comfortable about approaching people☺️
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Truly said 🙂
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It’s amazing walking into a book shop. Just being surrounded by many books and wanting to them all home 😀
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I resonate with your thoughts 🙂
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I love buying books but, I generally borrow the book from the library or listen on audio first. I also usually buy my books online because for some reason I find actual bookstores to be too overwhelming. I’ve found that if I go into a bookstore in person I generally get in, find the book I’m looking for and then get out. For some reason having walls and walls of books I haven’t read or have never even heard of, combined with a literal room full of strangers is just something I don’t seem to be able to handle – I’m fine with my tbr shelf at home though lol!
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Yeah 🙂
Ellyn when I have hundreds of books on my Tbr I get panicked but merely glancing at books at the BOOKSHOPS make my day 🙂 🙂
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Ahhh. Bookstores are paradise, definite paradise.
Standing in the aisle between bookshelves is BLISS❤
Also, is it just me, or do bookstores really have a different smell to them? It feels so good to just walk in and take in the essence of all those books!
Also, are you talking about Oxford Bookstore? I don’t know about the free coffee thing, but there is a cafe there! Please let me know about this placee! I’m so excited already xD
Accurate post, as always❤
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OMG I love your enthusiasm for Bookshops ….. I love just glancing at New books.
The one I am talking about is in DLF Saket , it’s Om bookshop in New Delhi….
Thanks for always showing love and support for my post … ❤
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OH. I didn’t know aboutt thatt! Thanks for tellingg!
I’ll definitely check it out next timee!
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Yes, I love bookshops and no matter how many books I already have I can’t resist stopping in to look for more. 😊
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And read and read and read those Amazing books 🙂
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I do! But the closest one here is super small and noisy that i usually end up online shopping or library
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Online does provide awesome discounts …
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Bookstore love indeed. The smell, the feel of the new books, the shelves all arranged so perfectly, yet inviting. Cozy nooks to enjoy a read. Oh yes!
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Plus the presence of soooooo many books just makes my day 🙂
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For sure!
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Love bookshops- but always end up buying too many books when I go to one 🙂
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Same here 🙂
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I love bookshops, I can spend hours and hours in them, and often do!
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Me Too. 🙂
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Bookstore is like my go-to place. While others have a place somewhere near a cliff or by the beach where they can scream out all their worries and frustrations, I have bookstores where I can browse for books which can transport me to other worlds and make me escape reality in a while.
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I love your enthusiasm for Bookshops sooo much .
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Obviously in love with them. But we don’t have many book stores near us that’s why i m dependent on online market.
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Ohhh no problem on
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☺️
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