Post by ST Joe on Sept 8, 2010 15:03:06 GMT -8
Appleton's is a corner bookstore in the older industrial part of town. The brick building was built in the early 1800's and shows considerable signs of wear. Numerous repairs have been made, so the building is structurally sound, but just barely. The windows are painted with signs, and it is impossible to see through them.
Inside the store is lined, floor to ceiling with books and great racks of books fill the middle of the room as well. The store is a warren of aisles and rooms. There are counters at the front and back, where store clerks help the customers.
Appleton's has books on just about every subject, some are quite rare, and some are very common. Some books are quite old, even medieval and others seem to be only days old. Mrs. Appleton always seems to have just the right book. In the rare cases the book is not in stock, Mr. Corso, the head clerk will find it.
Though it appears rather old, Appleton's does seem to have up to the minute computer systems, with access to the catalogs of most libraries in the world.
In back of the store is a heavy door, dating from the stores warehouse days. Going through this door is a privileged for "special" customers, that is to say Kindred. The back room at Appleton's is also book-lined, though these books relate largely to kindred history and lore. The room itself is a small library where Mrs. Appleton can usually be found in a large armchair, sipping from a teacup and offering advice. Though Mrs. Appleton often spends evenings working in the store (which legendarily never closes) she spends far more time in the back room, offering advice and discussing books.
Inside the store is lined, floor to ceiling with books and great racks of books fill the middle of the room as well. The store is a warren of aisles and rooms. There are counters at the front and back, where store clerks help the customers.
Appleton's has books on just about every subject, some are quite rare, and some are very common. Some books are quite old, even medieval and others seem to be only days old. Mrs. Appleton always seems to have just the right book. In the rare cases the book is not in stock, Mr. Corso, the head clerk will find it.
Though it appears rather old, Appleton's does seem to have up to the minute computer systems, with access to the catalogs of most libraries in the world.
In back of the store is a heavy door, dating from the stores warehouse days. Going through this door is a privileged for "special" customers, that is to say Kindred. The back room at Appleton's is also book-lined, though these books relate largely to kindred history and lore. The room itself is a small library where Mrs. Appleton can usually be found in a large armchair, sipping from a teacup and offering advice. Though Mrs. Appleton often spends evenings working in the store (which legendarily never closes) she spends far more time in the back room, offering advice and discussing books.