I saw this prompt and had to jump onto the responses. Goodness, I was almost too late, though, wasn’t I? If I were to open a shop, I would open a bookstore. I would sell books (obviously), bookmarks, and absolutely anything that had to do with books. Like those cute little nook shelf things that are like worlds inside a shelf; or creatures and objects made from book pages, although I don’t know if my heart can take the fact of that being book murder. They’re so pretty, though!
Ever since high school, I’ve thought of opening my own bookstore one day. It was never really a passion or a dream, but more a sweet daydream I wondered would come true. This bookstore would be more focused on the independent and self-published authors of the world. Because sadly, Indie authors can’t always get their books into bookstores. Of course, I’d also sell traditionally published books along with self-published ones, but I think it would be lovely if most of the shelves were filled with the hidden gems in the world of books. Some of my favorite books I’ve read were written by authors no one has ever heard of, and my one review can only do so much. So few people know about these hidden gems because they aren’t trending on social media or were refused to be sold in physical bookstores. Perhaps, one day, God will open a door that leads to a bookstore such as this.
Now, what would this bookstore look like, you may ask? It would be cozy—curled in a blanket on a rainy day cozy—and grand, filled with books on shelves that reached all the way to a two, or maybe three-story ceiling. This bookstore would be vintage but magical, like a hidden world in an enchanted forest. Children would get free goodies whether they buy something or not; once they walk through the door, and from the minute they leave, even if they were only inside for three seconds, they will leave with a lollipop. And every purchase will come with a scripture verse from the Bible. There would be desks and reading nooks where you can read before buying, like a library. But get this: you would be able to borrow books too!! I don’t know about you, but I love reading a book before I buy it. I’d call it Rose Books, Julia’s Books, or Julia’s Book Nook. Something memorable along those lines. Ooh, maybe even Julia Rose Books? Mind as well, right? That’s already every social media platform I have. Problem solved.
I hope you all have a fantastic week! Here’s a verse to start your Monday (even though it’s still Sunday):
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him Who called you out of the darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 ESV
Isn’t that beautiful? Chosen by God. Remember that whenever the enemy tries to darken your mood. Slap him across the face and say, I am chosen by God! Who are you to tell me who I am? The audacity he has, I swear.
Julia Rose Books 