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  • You would think that with the advent of mega-bookstores with their large selections and deep discounts, that small independent bookstores would lose their place in today's world. If you love to read though, one visit to Shelf Life Books will change your mind, if you ever thought that way to begin with. I don't know what it is, but every time I walk in here, I either walk out with something or have to work hard to hold myself back from purchasing something. It could be the way the store is laid out. It doesn't boast the selection of a Chapters or an Indigo, although you can special order anything from the front desk. But perhaps the reduced clutter makes it easier to filter through stuff and find things. Or it could be a conscious choice with respect to which books get displayed. I was speaking to the owner after a visit where I walked away with three books I had never intended to buy, nor was even looking for, and she said that they try their best to display "smart" books, and actively try not to display anything with vampires with them. A smarter person would have taken down a list and tried to bargain hunt online later, but I ended up paying full price for my wares for the simple fact that I a) wanted them right away and b) wasn't confident that I'd find them in stock elsewhere. Or maybe the person responsible for the displays has similar tastes as mine. For example, now on my bucket list is a Star Wars lenticular book that has moving pictures on each page depending on how you tilt it, How to Eat Organic for $5 a Day, and the entire "Ninja Cowboy Bear Presents..." children's book series. I would never have found these sorts of books at the competition even if they carried them to begin with, and it was thanks to Shelf Life Books that I was made aware that these kinds of books even existed in the first place. I can honestly say that Shelf Life Books is a place I'll visit more often, especially when I have some spare time to kill in between meetings or other appointments. However, I know I'll need to do a better job at guarding my wallet when I do. 2/30
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