#Microblog Monday 480: Reader-in-Residence
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Modern Mrs. Darcy posted about a store that is hiring a reader-in-residence and paying them in books and coffee. It’s a fun idea, but they could take it so much further.
The article doesn’t mention it, but I would look at what someone was reading and be inspired to try something. I often pick up books in a bookstore because I see many other people looking at them. If I knew the person reading in the chair was the reader-in-residence, I’d ask for a recommendation. I’d follow their GoodReads if we liked the same thing. It would bring me into the store to see what the person was reading. It’s brilliant, and it feels underutilized as a concept.
What do you think?
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DREAM JOB… That sounds awesome. I think in retirement I will set my sights in being a Reader in Residence.
I was in a real hard-copy bookstore last week for the first time in ages! (And left with two books). I was looking for signs telling me what was good – I would love a Reader-in-Residence to advise me. And if they liked some of the same books I liked, I’d definitely follow on Goodreads.
Also, I’m with Jess (and I’m sure Loribeth when she comes along) – DREAM JOB!
Sorry to be late! — it’s been a busy week! (as you’ll read in my post!) Yep — DREAM JOB! lol And yes, I always love talking books with other people and finding out what they’ve been reading lately and what they think of the latest books!