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I don’t know…

Apr 11 By Marjorie

So my mom and I were in a large national chain bookstore tonight, and while I was off checking out the new YA books in stock, I heard my mom ask the clerk where they were shelving Robert Louis Stevenson. We had looked earlier and couldn’t find his novels. 

This is what I heard:

Clerk:  “Who are you looking for?”

Mom: “Robert Louis Stevenson.”

Clerk: “Oh, I don’t know…let me check the computers….yeah, I don’t see him here.”

Mom:  “Really?  He’s classic.”

Clerk: “Oh.  Um, that’s strange, then.  What books has he written?”

At which point I smacked my head against the wall.  The sad thing is, this clerk tried really hard.  She was a sweet kid.  BUT HER BOSS DIDN’T KNOW WHO HE WAS, EITHER.  The Scottish genius responsible for stories such as Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Kidnapped – suddenly a complete unknown.  What tragedy.  I mean, I’m not trying to be a snob, but shouldn’t booksellers actually be well-read and educated about the books they are selling?  I’m not expecting a dissertation, but how about simple recognition?  How about some appreciation? 

Yeah, well.  There was a farting toy dog in the children’s section.  Playing with it made me feel better.  Now I’m irritated again.

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I write comic books and novels about grumpy warrior women, eccentric demons, plucky fox girls, and men who can shape-shift into tigers. If a merman or gargoyle shows up, all the better!  To learn more about me, please go here.

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