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Larissa Swayze

What working in a bookstore has taught me (so far)

February 28, 2009 by Larissa Swayze

My return to school (to study literature, of course) has forced me to make some tough decisions. The offer to live rent free in a cozy little house in a cozy little town (with none other than my newly minted fiancé) is one I can’t refuse.

Categories Brick and Mortar Thoughts 8 Comments

Excuse me; do you have this in Cantonese?

April 23, 2008 by Larissa Swayze

Sure, I have a shiny new magnetic name tag that, in lieu of my real name reads, Bookseller. Yet, instead of this title, it could read Book Finder, Computer Tech, Cleaning Lady, Don’t ask me – I’m new and, most importantly, Customer Service Agent.

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Yes, I know what a Dust Jacket is…

March 16, 2008 by Larissa Swayze

My recent trip to a tropical destination was supposed to be an intellectual quest of sorts. Read some books about books; come up with “The Plan”. Of course, what ended up happening was a lot of staring blankly out into the ocean and drinking free Brahma…

Categories News & Opinions 10 Comments

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