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.
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😊
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!
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.
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 🤷🏼♀️
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...
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.
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.
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....
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.
Yes, that’s exactly it! Goldilocks and the three bookstores! 🤣
What a bizarre story for that bookstore lol. I keep meaning to get to the Bookseller of Florence. Great video!
That bookstore was my weirdest book shopping experience. 😂
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!!!
Who knew book shopping in the prosaic city of Ottawa could bring so many adventures?! 😂
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😊
Book shopping is always fun, even when the book seller is a bit weird. 😂
Anything with Prague and Jordan in it is a must for me.
I’ve been to Prague, but not Jordan. I’ll have to try it one day.
I loved Jordan!!Went as a teenager with my dad...many years ago. Was a friend with someone who was very close to King Hussein.
Into the Silence sounds intriguing as are many books concerned with mountaineering in the Himalayas.
I agree. There’s something in the high summits of the Himalayas that makes me want to read about it.
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!
Post-its are essential reading equipment! 😁 Have a great week too!
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.
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 🤷🏼♀️
Actions speak louder than words, so leaving the weird book store was the simplest solution. I took the easy way out. 😂
Your shopping trip definitely sounds eventful. I know a lot of small businesses in the UK ask for cash as it saves them covering the card fees.
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...
Im in Ottawa too! 🧐
Cool! ❤
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.
Armchair travel is so much fun! 😁
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.
I wouldn't feel comfortable with a conspiracy theorist either. I'm glad you finally got to a reputable place and got some good books.
I am lucky that there are plenty of bookstores in my city, so I can simply take my business elsewhere.
Some people love conspiracy theories and would have enjoyed this tremendously 😮
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....
The booms I had found were classics from New York Review Books. I can find them elsewhere.
I started watching Steve's channel but he got political so i decided no.. i just want to hear about books.
Yes, Steve can be political. That’s the great thing about booktube: there are so many channels that everyone can find what suits them.
I like yours very much!!