"Readers are welcome. Non readers are also welcome because someone has to carry my books." That was the sidewalk chalkboard message in front of Daisy Chain Book Co. in Edmonton, Alb., Canada, which quoted some customer comments they have heard in the bookstore, including:
I love it when my girlfriend comes here. These chairs are so comfortable.
Can I put my wife's pile on the counter? These are heavy.
It's pretty cool that there is stuff for me to look at too, maybe I will read with her one day.
I like hearing her process for deciding what to get. I didn't know she was so interested in these things, kinda makes me want to read more!
"We love it when partners that accompany readers express their appreciation for our store," Daisy Chain added. "Sometimes they look out of place, and notice that 'hey, ya got no screens in here,' or they find interesting things to discuss while their beloved reader takes them to a favorite section."