One of the great side benefits of writing a blog and roaming the Internet world is the terrific people you meet with similar interests. Several weeks ago, Kelly O’Connor McNees wrote about bookstores she loved, so I asked her to write up her favorite for us. In the meantime, she landed a book deal and we’ve been cheering for her over here at Bookstore People. She can’t publicaly release the details about the book, yet, but I’ve heard some and I can’t wait. It will be published by Amy Einhorn books in 2010. Kelly also is a freelance editor who helps authors through the submissions process. To find out more, visit Word Bird Editorial Services. Here’s her review:
I have only lived in Waterloo, Ontario for about a year and a half. But I know Words Worth Books is a long-time community fixture because it’s one of the first things the locals tell you about when you mention you’re new in town.
Located in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood, Words Worth offers all the benefits Amazon and the chains can’t. The staff members are experienced hand sellers, make excellent recommendations, and cheerfully offer to order hard-to-find books for their customers. The store also fosters community in the neighborhood by involving other local businesses in its frequent events. Recently Words Worth partnered with a nearby restaurant to host cookbook author events, complete with dishes from the books for readers to try.
One of the things I like best about Words Worth is the way they handle staff picks. Rather than maintaining a narrow shelf of the books at the front of the store (easy to miss and hard to browse when a store is crowded), Words Worth staff picks remain in their sections, scattered throughout the store. This may seem like a small detail, but I find I can enjoy them much more this way.
And when the weather finally warms up, you can count on discount tables out front for sidewalk browsing. Make sure to stop by when you’re in town!
100 King St South
Waterloo, ON N2J 1P5
T: 519.884.2665
Tags: Canada, Canada bookstore, Ontario, Ontario bookstore, Waterloo, Waterloo bookstore
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