The Holiday Rush

It's the middle of December and there are some number of days until Christmas, which I refuse to count. Business is steady and picking up daily, and we're busy filling orders for special holiday gifts. From time to time, there's a lull in which to collect thoughts and take time to enjoy our customers and the wealth of books around us. [BOOK PLUG: This afternoon, I had a chance to pick up an advance copy of Lori Lansen's new novel (out in February), The Wife's Tale. I enjoyed her first novel, The Girls, and after reading the first couple of pages, I'm pretty sure this is the book that's going to save me from a reading dry spell.]

When we've remembered to do so, we've tried to capture some of the fun moments happening around the store. Here's a peek at what's been going on at The Galaxy Bookshop:

[caption id="attachment_667" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Perusing books with the help of a Bookseller Cat"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_670" align="aligncenter" width="199" caption="The lovely and delightful Judith Jones"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_669" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="We had a fantastic crowd turn out for Judith's reading and book signing"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_672" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Stardust bookseller Sam Z. got a chance to chat with Judith after having his book signed"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_668" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Enjoying some of the year's best picture books."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_680" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Kitten-approved reading"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_678" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="For those curious about our Name the Kitties vote: Meet Cassiopeia Juniper Scout and Comet Jem! (And if you're choice didn't win, feel free to nickname them.)"][/caption]