There’s a great used book store near my house that I love visiting. They’ve got story time for the kids, and it’s got a great local feel to it. It’s a little dark, kinda cluttered, and exactly the way you want a used book store to feel. The only thing missing is a cat. I stopped in yesterday with my daughter and we picked up a few new (used) bedtime stories. One of these days I’m going to buy that boxed set of “The Sandman” graphic novels…
For now though, here’s 100 lines they can use:
| 1 | Relive the moments of your lost classics |
| 2 | No apps. No cafes. Just plain & simple books. |
| 3 | No Wi-Fi, no lattes, just lovely, lovely books |
| 4 | Books, oddities, and wonderful nerd things |
| 5 | The greatest stories are all used |
| 6 | Grab a book, new or used. These stories don’t discover themselves |
| 7 | Because great stories never get old |
| 8 | Like a library you never have to return books to |
| 9 | See how inexpensive building your library can be |
| 10 | Everyone loves a good book, regardless of who read it before them |
| 11 | For bookworms who ran out of space |
| 12 | Where book lovers find their peace |
| 13 | Use the dog-eared pages as your reading goals for the day |
| 14 | For anyone tired of being told they have too many books |
| 15 | We work here because we love being surrounded by stories |
| 16 | Designed by, and for, great big book nerds |
| 17 | Nobody cares that you bought it used |
| 18 | Your library does more than entertain. It shows the world who you are. |
| 19 | Books only get better with age |
| 20 | When you read a used book, you support local people |
| 21 | When you buy used, the MSRP is just a suggestion |
| 22 | Just because you’ve read it, doesn’t mean you can’t read it again |
| 23 | Children’s books that have already got a few well-slept babies under their cover |
| 24 | Think of it as an orphanage for abandoned stories |
| 25 | Every book tells a story. Used books tell two. |
| 26 | Used books, nerd things and cats |
| 27 | Helping readers rediscover their favorites |
| 28 | You’re not buying used books. You’re adopting them. |
| 29 | Who wants cheaper books? |
| 30 | Poke around. You never know what you’ll find. |
| 31 | Some books are scary. And you want them out of your house. We’ll give you money for them. |
| 32 | Want to bet who has more copies of Twilight? |
| 33 | Outside is overrated. Buy more books. |
| 34 | You’re not shopping for used books. You’re hunting for buried treasure. |
| 35 | Old books are just as good |
| 36 | Treasures are buried here |
| 37 | Save trees. Buy used books. |
| 38 | Crammed with legends, love stories and enough adventures for anyone. Who cares if they’ve been read before. |
| 39 | Buying books makes you smarter. Buying used books makes you a genius. |
| 40 | The story doesn’t change just because it’s been read. |
| 41 | A good book will be handed down for generations. Doesn’t matter who read it first. |
| 42 | See if you find can find the last reader’s tears on the page |
| 43 | Book hacks for good people |
| 44 | Buying used books is good for your soul (and the world) |
| 45 | Where book people come to find other book people |
| 46 | All of the books. All of the love. |
| 47 | Build your library. Because nobody cares about your eBook collection. |
| 48 | Every book in here is a classic |
| 49 | Great books without that pesky new book smell |
| 50 | Kids who read more do better in school. Parents who buy used books DID better in school. |
| 51 | Come in for a book. Leave with a year’s worth of entertainment |
| 52 | Great stories that get passed on for generations. |
| 53 | Like Barnes & Noble, only small, local and not run by a corporate empire |
| 54 | Like getting books from the library, only without the having to return it part |
| 55 | Embarrassed about some of the books on your shelf? We’ll buy them from you. |
| 56 | The binding may age, but the stories stay strong forever |
| 57 | Every book makes you smarter. Especially when you buy them used. |
| 58 | Every books leaves an impression. But most readers don’t leave any on used books |
| 59 | If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you’re expectations for a used book store are too high |
| 60 | How to build your library for less |
| 61 | We like to think of our books as “previously adored” |
| 62 | Old new favorites delivered weekly |
| 63 | The best part about looking through used books is discovering hidden gems |
| 64 | When you want a new book but don’t want to pay full price |
| 65 | Reading bedtimes stories from used books is every bit as great as using new |
| 66 | Smaller than the big guys–and proud of it |
| 67 | When you find a book you love, you read it more than once. Does it really matter who read it first? |
| 68 | Build your library for as cheap as possible |
| 69 | Buying used books isn’t just frugal. It’s smart. |
| 70 | When you finish a book and NEED to talk to someone about it, we’re here. |
| 71 | Used books for quirky people who hate Barnes & Nobles |
| 72 | Become a book person |
| 73 | Used books sold by lovely people (and cats) |
| 74 | The happy place for bookworms |
| 75 | New and used books for people who like to buy local |
| 76 | This book could have been written by your neighbor – we support local authors |
| 77 | A great place to buy books cheap |
| 78 | Stop buying new books–and buy old ones instead |
| 79 | Old books are better |
| 80 | You never know what treasures you’ll find |
| 81 | Of course we’ve read the Game of Thrones books! Come in & let’s talk about them! |
| 82 | Stories never get old, even when they’re used |
| 83 | The “I used to love this book!” book store |
| 84 | Moving? Books are heavy. Sell them to us. |
| 85 | There’s magic on these shelves |
| 86 | Think of them as books that are always on sale |
| 87 | Book for people who like to buy local |
| 88 | Smart readers buy used |
| 89 | The bookstore full of memories |
| 90 | They’re not used books. They’re classics |
| 91 | How many copies of your favorite book do you own? (answer: not enough) |
| 92 | We may not have every book, but we’ve got thousands of great ones |
| 93 | It smells like books in here |
| 94 | Where you find better stories, without the paying cover price |
| 95 | Have a book you hate? We’ll buy it from you. |
| 96 | We hate paying full price for books too |
| 97 | Not used books. Just Not-Yours-Yet books |
| 98 | Old books smell better than new ones |
| 99 | Here’s a way to get every book you ever wanted, without paying full price |
| 100 | Buying back your High School summer readings until you’re old enough to appreciate them |
| 101 | We like books more than we like people. And we like people a lot. |
| 102 | Bring back the tangibility of books |
Overall: Not bad. I thought it was terrible but now I see a few hidden gems in there.
Lessons: I did half last night and half this morning. Then I waited a few hours to revisit and edit today before posting. This worked out well because I felt myself getting a little off-track. That’s where the nerd & cat ones crept in. I’d say there are good lines in here, but the ones that are bad are pretty awful.
I liked doing half last night and half today. Yes, it meant I had to write 150 lines yesterday, but my wife is out of town and the kids went to bed early. So it worked out well. And I’ll start another list tonight to keep the split days going.
Time: 40 minutes yesterday, 30 minutes today – then a little editing before posting.
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