Who: Tessa and OPEN TO ALL What: Holding a World Book Night event Where: Gray's Books When: April 23rd Approx 17.00 to about 12.30 Rating: PG, but who knows in the comments? Status: OPEN TO ALL
Tessa had opened the shop a little later in the day to account for the late time she expected to be open till. Seeing as it was World Book Night, she had decided that alongside the normal events as had come before, such as readings and coffee, she would have a 'Swap and Share' table. She would start out with a table filled with some of her older stock as well as some of the free books promoted by World Book Day and people could pick and choose any they'd like to take away with them. Likewise, they could bring books of their own which they didn't want any more to add to the pile. All she asked for was a small donation towards anything they might take away with them. She knew it might be a bit of a loss-leader, but it helped support the event and also cleared some of her older stock to make room for newer titles.
She trusted that people wouldn't take advantage of the event and hoped that it help people come together over their favourite books, make friendships and who knows what that could lead to. One of Myrcella's friends Irisa had come to help her keep an eye on people and make sure no-one tried to shop-lift or anything. Smiling as she watched people mingle, she waited to see if anyone needed any assistance.