What It's Like to Be a Bookseller

[@Imaginetheday1967]

Sounds like a great job! You're also getting some experiences that would be good for a librarian application. :) I'm glad you're enjoying your job so much.

[@carlaking3459]

Loving your job is always a plus!! You are perfect for the job, Sarah. I'm sure they know they are lucky to have you and all your bookish knowledge!!

[@barbararyba734]

Sarah, this video was fantastic. I worked retail one summer as a teenager. You seem happy and the opportunities you have had are so fun. "Forever grateful for my job." I desperately want to know how the children's section works/displays. As a teacher, it would be inspirational.

[@melissacole2534]

Sounds a lot like working in a library! Helping patrons with their questions, displays, shelving books, programming, etc. ❤

[@estherjane-m8e]

My experience with B&N has been with the Christmas gift wrapping they have for “charities”. They always allowed us to bring our Greyhounds in for Greyhound rescue. Because many people really love Greyhounds we did well. We did Christmas and the Saturday before Father’s Day. The bookseller were always kind and making sure we had what we needed. 😊

[@laurenyoung3538]

Loved this video!!! It’s so important that you love the people u work with and what you do!

[@ssilver5792]

I love this video! I am doing housework so keep rewinding to see the displays and hear everything. I love Barnes and Noble, so this was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@KatheD]

How very fascinating! I didn't realize release parties were actual events, I pictured it as simply walk in, pick up the book, wait in line to pay, and leave. I'll have to look for one, now

[@Ultramel147]

I'm a bookseller here in South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤ I adore your videos

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

What a great video! I have often wondered about your job, but didn’t think it was appropriate to ask about it. My very first secretarial job was as a secretary to our junior high librarian. I ordered books and filed things according to the Dewey Decimal System. Being a book seller sounds like an incredible job. Since I read strictly electronic or audiobooks now, I rarely visit bookstores. But a couple of my past booksellers gave me really wonderful advice on new authors and author visits to the shop. What a great service ya’ll provide to rabid readers like me. Thank you, Sarah, for such interesting info. ❤

[@jsweezy6]

Loved your vid!! I bet nobody thought you’d have so much fun or do so many cool things at a retail job. I realize that might sound a bit bad, but your enthusiasm and experience is inspiring!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@lindseymurphey9410]

Jealous that you have gotten to meet some awesome authors! Retail can be tough sometimes but I’m glad you are having a positive experience!

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

That's awesome! I don't think I'd ever have a paycheck though 😂. When you love your job, it's not a job, it's an adventure! That's cool that the HP section is yours. Enjoyed the video. Have a great day!

[@heth300]

I was hoping you would do a video about your job at Barnes & Noble. My husband and I went to our local B&N last weekend. I love all of the new bookish items that they have.

[@sherryj2]

Ok this was a great video! You so fit this job and you even answered my question about still wanting to be a librarian. It sounds like you enjoy this job, so I did wonder if you still wanted to pursue the librarian position. Then you answered it. Really great video!

[@desireemcneese7620]

You make me wanna work there sooo bad!!!! You're so lucky ❤❤❤

[@alayacastwell]

I loveeee your shirt!!

[@emilyrogers3271]

Glad you are enjoying your job! Tfs.

[@xoxoKacey6]

I miss working at Barnes and Noble!!! It definitely never felt like a job, except after close when we had to clean up the store😆 I always had free rein to set up the tables and displays for Halloween and Spooky season🎃

[@SarahsNightstand]

Yes, closing can be tedious with all the recovery, especially on the weekends!

[@roseschrier3770]

Love this video 📚🤗 yummy latte my fav!

[@SarahAsYouWish]

Thanks for making this video. Your job sounds wonderful, and I know you’re a great match for the position.

[@emilylandon3162]

I loved this video!!! Thank you for doing it. I wish I lived closer to a Barnes and Noble so I could work there too.

[@lindam3848]

Enjoyed the video. Sounds like the perfect job for a book lover❤

[@michelleoetinger6695]

I've met TJ Klune and V. E. Swabe at the Tucson Festival of Books. It's a fabulous event if you ever get the chance to go! Glad you like your job!

[@SarahsNightstand]

I used to live in Tucson! I actually went one year and met Jodi Picoult. It’s a great event!

[@michelleoetinger6695]

@@SarahsNightstand ..I'm going on March 9th. I can't wait!! Last year I met S.A. Cosby. He's so nice.

[@thiscozyspace]

Such a near video. Loved hearing about the book seller world. Sounds like a fun positive work environment.

[@jaynehunter-ar]

I’d love that job! Sounds like a great way to spend your time. One question-how do you not spend your entire paycheck? I’d be awful about that!

[@SarahsNightstand]

I joke that I’m paying them to let me work there, lol! I’ve been much better lately as I’m trying. It to bring in as much. It’s very tempting all the time though.

[@sandyokey1019]

I love BN and it sounds like a great place to work. Your HP section looks amazing. It would be so awesome to meet the authors. I live in an area that would never be on a book tour circuit, it’s too small and rural, but that would be amazing. 💕 I follow your store on Instagram, you’re doing a great job with that!! I had no idea you were the one making the posts.

[@SarahsNightstand]

Aw, thank you!!!

[@kathiemarsico4190]

Enjoyed this video Sarah. Also great job on the store's Instagram.

[@nancykorb1956]

I was one that suggested some of this. It would be nice to know what the top five books each month that Barnes and Noble sells also and just a bit why people love them.

[@nicolespivey9521]

I would love to work at BN one day. I would be so excited to go to work every day. The main problem is that the closest one is over an hour away.

[@avulit]

Love that shirt lol how’s your stay journey going

[@SarahsNightstand]

Going strong! My daughter and I are watching Kingdom Legendary War right now and acting like it’s happening currently, lol! We’re also keeping an eye out on their tour announcement and hoping we can go.

[@Bookish_Blonde]

Great video!

[@60sbaby70sgirl]

We only have one Barnes and Noble in our whole state. It is 2 hours away from me so I don't get there very often. When I do, I love to look at everything! Does working in a bookstore make it hard to resist books when you either see a deal or all the new stuff as it comes out?

[@SarahsNightstand]

It can definitely get hard when new releases come in. Deals aren’t enticing to me because I get an employee discount so those deals usually aren’t better than my discount. But new releases are tempting!

[@AdrianaJSC11]

Where did you get your shirt? 😍 I didn’t know you’re Stay

[@SarahsNightstand]

I’m very much a Baby Stay, lol! I’ve been on board for about a month but I’m fully committed. My daughter got into them and then I heard it and I was hooked. We’re currently watching Kingdom and I’ve been devouring their content. I love them, they’re so talented! I got the shirt on Red Bubble.

[@crochetmima1443]

Just curious 🧐 Do you ever get recognized?

[@SarahsNightstand]

I actually have been recognized a couple of times. I got so embarrassed, lol!

[@leahmccray538]

Does BN ask you to read certain books for sales?

[@SarahsNightstand]

Nope, we have no requirements to read anything. Obviously they would love us to read new books to be able to sell them well. But they do encourage us to make sure to read up on what the books are about so we can make recommendations.

[@jelanah_]

The fact that you were able to get everyone out at the iron flame release party by 12:30 is amazing! I went to the iron flame book release at my location, and i didnt get to leave until like 1:30am 🥲