"In A Bookstore"

Another short piece I wrote for class; enjoy :)

In a Bookstore

You are surrounded by thousands of stories, millions of words, some of which could be just a few weeks old and others published hundreds of years ago. They say to never judge a book by its cover, but each one of them transports you into a different universe from a single glance. Once you step in, you immediately become lost in the maze of shelves, but you never really want to find your way out. You become enveloped in the familiar woody scent of the newly-printed book, and it occupies your senses like a drug. You might run your hands along the spines covers—some feel smooth and glossy, others more rough, almost sticky. Some have raised designs and letters that you trace with your fingertips. It is peaceful, quieter than other stores, because it is full of readers looking for an escape from reality. You could stay in there for hours, simply browsing, because who knows—the next book you pick up could end up as your favorite.