what it’s like to work as a bookseller - 9 hour shift at a small town bookstore ($17 hour)
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- what it’s like to work as a bookseller - 9 hour shift at a small town bookstore ($17 hour)
Hello! This week I wanted to share a bit about my work life as a bookseller (because I am working again after taking a hiatus to work on some other projects) and am excited to be there for a long while. Today I’ll walk you through a work day, and show you what I do and what I enjoy. I work at an independent bookstore in a small town of about 500 residents in the city limits. Here we hand curate our selection, and it’s a very routine and often quiet job (except during the summer and holiday’s, then is can get quite busy!” I hope you enjoy it ❤️
You can always skip over book reviews if you wish! I know they are not for everyone.
7:20 book reviews
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My best friend spends $100-$200/month on new books. She has done this for 50 years now. She once said to me that she feels guilty for spending so much money on "just" books. I told her that she is supporting authors and that is an admirable thing to do. Also, another great is, when she is done reading these books, she gives them to me. I, in turn, donate them to our local library. Everyone wins. Sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.
Is she reading all the books ? If yes then it is not waste of money.
That's very great. If she's reading, you are reading and then donating to the local library. Truly a win win for all ❤
Other people binge drinking every weekend or spend money in computer games or other hobbies. So what?! If she is happy with it? Go on! :)
Деньги, потраченные на книги - лучшая инвестиция 🤗🍂 Тоже очень люблю книги ❤
@moviesfan5513 right. I was wasting money on a ton of video games. Sure you can say I was supporting the industry, but I wasn't playing most games so I can say for a fact that I was wasting money
We may not love the same types of books but our love of books remains the same. In an increasingly hectic world, books bring solitude and a chance to escape. Thank you
This is such a nice comment ❤️ what kind of books do you like? 😊
@@Natalie_SH I am open to reading anything that I come across which sounds interesting. There are genres I come back to more often than others, genres I typically prefer, but I am not going to say no to reading an interesting sounding book just due to how the author and publisher choose to classify it. Having an open mindset when reading and selecting my books have allowed me to come across so many great offers and stories, a lot of the time hidden gems, that I would have missed because the classification is not usually my type of thing.
i very much agree with you
As someone who has had a lifelong dream of working around books, either in a bookshop or in a library, this was really nice to watch.
As someone who works in a public library, I'ma just remind you that the vibes are very very different 😂 public libraries are ✨chaos✨
I love my job though
I find comfort in your channel.When the world gets a little tough,I come here to find clarity and peace of mind.You’ll never know,how much your videos have helped me with my mental health 😊Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️
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Same ❤️ Hope you have a blessed day 🤗
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Exactly how it is for me❤
Me too ❤
Feel free to skip over the book reviews at 7:20 😂 I talk for way too long about books, but what can I say, it’s my job lol ❤ sending much love. I’m in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷visiting my family when this video is being uploaded so I appreciate all well wishes for safe travels! Hope to share the highlights when I’m back!
I hope you have a good time❤
¿Donde estas en Puerto Rico? ¡Saludos!
Paola hope you cherish your time with your family especially your "Abuelita". Welcome home to the Isla del Encanto. BTW there's a fair in Cabo Rojo at the "plaza" in town that I think you might enjoy. It's a miniature rendition of the "Fiestas Patronales" of Cabo Rojo. It's a magical and beautiful exhibit that will nourish your inner child. Suerte!!!❤😊🐓🦜🐸🌴
It's the fun part... Never want to skip it.
I also enjoy your book reviews and would like to suggest you add the titles in the description box for those who need to go back and get the title and author. Thanks!
What a fun glimpse inside your workday. To those of us that adore all things book related, it is a wonderland! Your store is much larger than it appears from the outside. Love the little tags on the books that give the buyer a quick overview of the story. As a reader I appreciate that extra effort. I admire bookstore owners that hang in there in a digital world to offer something you can hold in your hands, get a crick in your neck as you walk down every aisle reading the titles, and lovingly purchase. Once home, to place on a shelf or on a side table ready to open the new adventure. The owners are truly blessed to have such a special employee working there! 💕 📚🙌🏻
Years ago, my dream job was to be a photo journalist 5:11 for National Geographic, but my career changed for housewife and mother. When my kids were school age, I went back to college for a Library Technology Degree. I also do photography and have since 1983. Now I am 63 and retired, but continue with my photography.
I see your job and it’s location as ideal in so many ways. My in-laws live in Graham, WA, a bit of a jaunt from your bookstore, and it’s my hope to purchase a book there during our travels sometime in the next 1-2 years. I always look forward to your content that has anything to do with books. I am also hoping you write another book or create a picture book of your water colors.
I am an avid collector of children’s books, fairy and forest animal books and Steinbeck’s books. I find the search for the most vintage copies to be rewarding and fulfilling.
Thank you for the time, talent and effort required to provide a rare window into the various aspects of your life.
There is just something magical about a nice bookstore, but especially American ones! this feel a bit to me like "you've got mail" or something 😄 i have always wanted to visit America and see as many bookstores as i possibly can. hopefully one day ! 💙
Thank you Paola for a lovely video.
I’ve always loved being surrounded by books, since a young girl. Libraries and small bookstores are some of my happy places. And how wonderful for you that you can bring Aiger to work with you! Yes, he does look very handsome in his red bandana! 🐕🦺❤️
This is also my life! I feel so lucky to have my dream job at 21 and wouldn't have it any other way. My small town isn't as small as yours but we are tucked away in the mountains and the only bookstore for hundreds of miles! I just found your channel and I think I've found my new favorite youtuber ❤
What a lovely bookstore you work at. How nice you are able to take your precious dog to work with you. I'm sure he loves being there with you instead of being at home alone all day. He does look handsome in his red bandana too.
The cover of the waking forest looks very much like the dark hedges in Northern Ireland. Love your videos and there’s always comfort in your aura.
I love that you are able to bring your dog to the shop with you. I’d love to work in a bookshop someday.
Glad to know I’m not the only adult who has to sing the alphabet song every time I have to alphabetize something….I’m 51! 😂 Such beautiful photography! What a perk to be able to bring your dog to work. Thanks for sharing your day with us. 😊
It is so lovely that you can take your beautiful black dog with you to your work, as he so loves being with you, and you with him I am sure. I find peace in watching your channel. I LOVE books, and have read a lot in the past few years, and I then pass them onto a charity shop, for others to enjoy. I live a quiet life too, here in West Devon, England, with my beautiful black rescue greyhound Madge - who can be quite mad! We can go days without seeing another human being, but that does not bother me. I love reading my books, and get totally lost in them. I write poetry myself, all about my experiences in nature that is all around me. My friend, who is a flutist, wrote some music to go with one of my poems, and it sounds just beautiful! I am 66 years young, and am only just finding my true self. Love and hugs to you, from Jilly & Madge xxx
Books,Libraries, book stores,resale shop with books......so many possibilities.....so little time! Your book store is lovely....what a peaceful way to end my day😊
Your videos put me in a dream state allowing me to listen to your soothing voice and wonderful stories. Thank you for your sweet nature. It is a joy to know you are a touch away on our mobile devices.
I’m so grateful I found your channel,it’s a breath of fresh air in this chaotic world 😊Thank you for being you🤍🌷☀️You make beautiful videos 😊
I'm thankful that the CZcams algorithm recommended your videos to me. You have the life that I dream of. Everything is so beautiful.
I can so relate to liking scary/ spooky things when I was younger but now (I'm 32) I really just don't seek them out anymore lol. I loved things like Unsolved Mysteries and Ghost Hunting shows and stuff, I found them really fun but now I just don't enjoy them anymore. Also, very much loved the cinnamon roll comment!
Bookstores are magical places! Before I retired, there was a tiny old, used bookstore close to where I worked, so my lunch break often found me haunting the narrow shadowy aisles, craning my neck and squinting hard to make out authors and titles looking for something with my name on it to read on breaks or take home and treasure! It is now many years since I have been able to go back and escape into that marvellous place, but your vlog the autumn morning brought back warm memories. Thank you! I am so very glad you had such a nice trip home. Sending love hugs from the Canadian prairies to you and yours. ❤️🐾❤️🇨🇦❤️🐾❤️
You have the bookstore of my dreams. Cozy, amazing energy, beautiful and sweet. Your videos are so delightful. 🥰 Thank you for sharing. Make more videos about your daily bookstore life, please! And your big black baby is sooooo handsome (and he knows it 😍😍😍). Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
Well, these two British tourists (one shy, one much more outgoing) are particularly glad you work regularly at the bookstore. 😊😊
I visited Trails End Bookstore back in mid December. I remember on the Saturday I was leaving I went right when they opened and met Paola who was working. She commented on the beautiful collection of Sherlock Holmes stories they sell that I was purchasing. Then she told me a story of her experience downhill skiing as we both got into chatting about how we don’t like skiing which is odd coming from two Washingtonians! I highly recommend going to
this bookstore, it is the best I’ve ever been to and they have a wonderful selection for all ages and have all genres. I will be visiting again in December the same weekend I was last year. I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing Paola again, I am a huge fan! With ❤️ from Seattle
You have the bookstore of my dreams. Cozy, amazing energy, beautiful and sweet. Your videos are so delightful. Thank you for sharing. Make more videos about your daily bookstore life, please! And your big black baby is sooooo handsome (and he knows it ). Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
Hello Paola! On Sunday my husband and I took a leisurely drive to your quaint hometown from Seattle, and had dinner at the Old Schoolhouse which was quite yummy. We also stopped into your bookstore just before it closed and although you were not there, we got to see your beautiful art and book! Well done! It's all just as beautiful in person as we see online. We also met a kind author who is new to work at the bookstore and she was so welcoming and told us a bit about the exciting journey she is on in the world of writing for an upcoming movie. How wonderful it is to live and work in a place that supports local artists such as yourself. We shall return again, and until then I pray many blessings for you and hope to meet you in person next time.
I love your job! i don't think I could ever tire of staying at a bookstore. I am happy that both my daughters inherited our love for books that both my husband and I share. You have such a good dog. He's looking dashing in his bandana. I have a black labrador who we call, Buddy. He's very energetic and steals the neighbour's chickens and ducks now and again. We pay our neighbour of course, but everything is all good, it's their nature after all. I hope we can see more of your small town soon. From the glimpses of your previous videos, I can see that it's one charming town. Thanks for sharing your days to us. I always love watching your videos. 🙂
Memories of working in authentic log-cabin book shop come flooding back. The scents, soft sounds like creaking floor boards and general calm are all happy memories. Thank you for reviving them for me. PS Loved the discount and freebies.
Wow sounds like an amazing place!! I'm obsessed with cabins!! And books!!
Oh what a beautiful bookstore and thank you for sharing. A job does not need to be exciting to be valuable. It seems like a perfect job for you in my humble opinion
Your photography is awesome. Your job seems delightful and peaceful. You live in a beautiful area. Many of the titles at the bookstore seemed intriguing. 🌿
I am retired from the American Library Association. I was able to get so many ARCs that publishers would send for our book reviewers for the Booklist publication. When they were finished with their reviews the books would wind up in the staff lounge for us to grab. I loved combing through those piles of books and brought home so many treasures!
I wanted to thank you for sharing. I watched this when it came out and didn't comment. When I'm on a roll, i forget to go back and comment. I loved hearing the books you like. You now introduced me to a new author and illustrator. Fun books. Thanks for sharing
I love the little moments in your world, when you're videos pop up, I stop what I'm doing and have a tea break with you. Love when you chat so passionately about books.
Your bookstore is very fortunate to have you. You provide free advertising for the store. Your passion for physical books revives and creates a desire for all of us to step back from online books and pick up an actual book. And finally our love and enjoyment of your job is inspiring for others to seek employment through their passions.
Great video.
As an avid book reader, I loved this video. I love all of your videos, but hearing you talk about books is extra cosy. Also, I can relate to changing preferences with age. I used to make fun of my mom for watching cheesy, romantic Hallmark movies, but - after having scary experiences in my real life - I totally understand wanting the safe and predictable escapism. Hope you're having a wonderful time with family ❤️
You're living my dream right there! I look forward to one day, slowing down a bit in my hectic life, open up a local bookstore somewhere nice, and having a nearby coffee shop as well :) Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful part of your life!
I worked in a bookstore for many years and those hours before the store opened just sorting books were so relaxing. I miss it sometimes.
As a bookseller from Germany, it's really nice to see another perspective of the same job. I don't work for an indipendent bookshop anymore and see the work through a corporate lense now and its nice and kind of nostalgic how your work day kind of mirrors my first job.
I hope you continue to have a good experience and enjoy the work!
One can never talk too long about books. I wrote down some of the titles and very much want to get the cards. I love Panda and Tiny Dragon, and I didn't know there were books(!), so they are now on my must-get list. Thank you!
As another avid life long reader, I loved this video. My daughter in law is an international published author so I know just how important the reviews of pre release copies of books are, also the important role that independent booksellers provide, because you enjoy books, you are able to pass your enthusiasm on to your customers. Thank you most sincerely xx
I sing the alphabet and count the columns every time I do a vlookup on excel 😂. Thank you so much for this channel. I have watched all of your videos and they have been so soothing for my soul. I love reading and nature. I love romanticizing every moment of my life. Lately it has become so difficult while working a 9 hour corporate job. But I am using the money to help a lot of people in my life. Your channel helps remind me that life is not just excel sheets and a desk job. Thank you again!
Much love from the another corner of the world- Sri Lanka❤
I love that Aegir got to accompany you to work! 🥰🥰
Your video is so comfortable🤎 Flowers, autumn, books, animals... wonderful
As someone who also works in a local bookstore in my hometown, I have to say that this is a very "idyllic" situation. It's very few bookstores that are this cozy/cute.
Most bookstores feel like any other retail-work. It (often) isn't as fun/cozy/dreamlike as this video portrays it to be.
I laughed when you called yourself a cinnamon roll 😂😂. Paola, you're a perfect cinnamon roll just as you are 😊 love the vibes of this video, thanks for an update on your new role at the bookstore! Wish I could visit, maybe one day! Would be nice!😊 And there's nothing wrong with having breakfast at a local cafe and supporting local business 😊
You work in one of the most charming bookstores. So inviting. I enjoy books so much, and read everyday. Igor is so beautiful, and was being such a good boy!
I really want to work in a bookstore, I love to see people's happy faces every time they buy a book.
I volunteer at our local library bookstore and yes, even at the age of 74, I say my ABCs under my breath! I didn't have a good day at the store today (unusual), but I'm feeling much better and revived after your wonderful video!
Love that you can bring your dog to work, you can tell how much he adores you! 🥺
That store would be a place of peace for me.
Thank you for a look into your book life! And, your doggy dear is absolutely adorable in his bright red bandana, that as he gets to have a day at work with Mom! 💝💖
This is such a beautiful peaceful place. Thank you for sharing.😊
I didn't think this video was boring at all I loved it and would welcome more like it! Working at a small bookstore seems like a dream!
Your commentary accompanying your videos is always gentle and soothing. Thank you for the gift of yourself that you share with us and the comforting way you speak. You are a blessing 😊
Aaaaaaaa this is so aesthetic and comforting! I just randomly stumbled across this video, and I’m so glad!
I love that you get to bring Igor to work with you. Love the bandana!! Thanks to you At 67 I’m now reading The Tale of Despereaux. Im finding the children’s books are easier to read and rather enchanting.
That’s a wonderful book with beautiful illustrations. Enjoy!
Moooore book and bookshop content pls omg this is healing my inner child 🥹🥹🥹
Hi! I’m LOVING the increased book content ❤ I’ve been a book lover since I was 9yo when our class read Little House on the Prairie. I read it 3 times while the class read it once 😂 Sending you happy thoughts from a fellow Cinnamon Roll 🥰
I also read Little House on the Prairie and farmer boy when I was in first and second grade and fell in love with that genre immediately & I'm still loving it. It is my favorite genre, and I would highly recommend the book "women’s diaries of the westward journey" by Lillian Schlussel, if you like that type of history👍👍
Today was such a hard day for me at work. So stressful and unpleasant. Your video changed my night. By seeing videos to spend time before bed, I had crossed by yours, talking about what a love the most: books! Your bookshop is really amazing and comfy. I wish I lived closer to step by and buy some books from local authors. What a nice idea! Seeing your routine made me feel how much we need to slow our work-life pace and have a more healthy life balance. ❤
Your channel is one of a very few that I watch to get inspired and create my own videos about slow life, mindfulness and practical psychology with a cinematic twist (at least aiming there 😀) thank you Paola!
Dear Paola, love your beautiful dress and your hair looks so pretty too….. what a fabulous bookshop. It mustn’t feel at all like work, being surrounded by all those beautiful books. Have a lovely weekend xx Francesca
I love this video. It looks so peaceful at your work . It's so nice you can bring your dog with you ❤
I once came across a book store called "The speaking tree." I loved the depth of that name ...
Thank you, Paola for sharing your life and wisdoms!...
I have often imagined myself walking around in a libray at night... You know, a closed and quiet place full of books... And I imagine how I would be able to feel the richness of all the knowledge quivering there in the very air...
Peace
I've missed the last few videos due to, well, life events, but was fortunate to have been able to watch this one. As others have said, thank you for this "a day in the life" bookstore tour, and I wanted to let you know that you are growing as a filmmaker. This video, the videography was very well done, the editing superb, and audio mixing was good. It looks like you have a drone now, the opening was wonderful to watch. I hope that CZcams recognizes your film-making quality and rewards you for it with an award.
Not me, pausing the video every few minutes to tilt my head and try to spot which books are on the shelves. It's a lovely store :)
I am a RN who dreams of one day working a simple job like this. It looks so peaceful and I love books ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your workday and how you view it. I work in a bookshop in Europe and I‘m struggling with its meaningfulness atm and what you said helped me a lot 🫶 Also your books shop looks beautiful and the layout of the shelves and tables looks so wonderful 😊
You are really living my dream life. This is so beautiful thank you for sharing.🤗❤️
Even though I’m not a big reader, I love book stores. There is something very calming about hanging out in one. Nice to get to see all the newest ones ahead of time.
My life is super chaotic right now. I'm in the middle of a big life change. Like so many others have written here, I stumbled upon your vlog. OMG! You gave me this 15 minutes of much-needed serenity, and now I'm hooked. I'm going back and watching all your prior videos.
Thank you for this wonderful video ❤ Book shops are magical and bring so many feelings of nostalgia, peace and just pure joy ❤❤
I really love the ambiance of every bookstores ❤️
There’s literally nothing I love more in this world than watching a bunny eat 🥹
This was delightful to watch, thank you for sharing your day as a bookseller with us. I have long dreamed of working in a bookstore!
I love your videos😊They always bring me happiness💛
Soothing bookstore moments, and I want to check out a couple books you recommended. Thank you.
Watching your videos is like taking a deep breath, sitting down by a window , and sipping a lovely cup of tea. Thank you ever so much! You have no idea how much joy you bring to me!
The scenery at the beginning of this is just stunning. You are blessed to be there. As always enjoy you sharing your life with us.
Hi Paola! Awesome that you can take your dog to work with you! The bookshop is beautiful. Your videos are phenomenal and you already had 108k views in first 39:00 minutes after released. Wonderful job and keep it going!❤
I absolutely love your work life, it feels so calm and cozy. I do really love bookstores, but I personally find it very difficult to read as much as I would like to, because I am a very slow reader. I have issues with tracking, so I tend to have to go back and reread a lot. I am not fond of too scary stories either lol I am very much a child at heart. I wish you safe travels and excited to pick up a few of your recommendations! I look forward to your videos every week...such a delight
As an avid reader and lover of books, especially old leather covered ones, I so appreciate you taking us along to your awesome job. How nice that you are able to bring your sweet dog with you too, a bonus for sure. I find cleaning and organizing very calming and satisfying too. Are you able to read when it’s not busy and the tidying up is done?
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. And yes, during slow seasons we are sometimes able to read! ❤
Your book store life looks a lot like my librarian life. Time among books is so relaxing. Thank you for taking us along!
recently, i stumbled across your page, previously wondering, "huh.. i wonder what it'd be like to live much simpler, much slower."
And, like i said, i noticed your channel, of course, after searching youtube for "slow living lifestyle"
That is what I typed into the search bar. And so, i watched your videos. It changed me.
I struggle with depression/anxiety and to go along with it, self-destructive habits. But all that changed when I listened to what you were saying. Now keep in mind, I'm a 17 y/o genderfluid person, who's turning 18 soon, thinking about what the heck to do with my life.
My point being, you are inspiring. you are a wonderful human being and I hope you have a great day.
(also thx sm to the commenters reading this! it's a long comment, i know hahah)
I am now daydreaming of the day we finish our bookshop renovation and start putting books up on shelves ❤
You and your channel bring so much peace and serenity! Thank you! Want you to know you are loved and appreciated!
I love that your pup gets to join you for the day 🥰
I'm in love with this piece of you worklife as a bookseller! Please, if you can, share more of this part of this life with us!
I would never have a paycheck if I worked at a bookstore. I love to read. Thank you for sharing your life. I would love to visit you bookstore some day.
Thank you!! Doggo just happy to be there! So cute!
ok so you are literally living my absolute dream
So lovely to sit and listen to a fellow sensitive soul 💛
Just found your channel. The landscape videos that you have remind of where I am and with knowing where your bookstore is, we are on the "right" side of the mountains. LOL
So delightful, as always, thank you Paola!
This was such a lovely video, thank you!
I love your videos!! You are so inspiring!!!
Thank you, loved it so much. Every second of it. ❤
Love to see you and your recommendations ❤
Your videos about being a bookseller make me want to investigate working at a bookstore or library again - I used to want to work at the library SO badly.
I read nonfiction almost exclusively these days (history, cultural, and environmental books, mostly), but I love hearing about the books you pick up, especially the whimsical illustrated works! Younger me would've been head over heels for all of them, I'm sure 💚
Thanks so much for sharing your new books with us!
Your channel brings so much peace. ❤