AN AUTHOR’S DREAM
December 3rd, 2009 | 3:24 pm
Jack Reiss at Alabama Booksmith Book Store
I spent the day in Birmingham, Alabama signing books and delivery a lecture at the Birmingham Museum. It was a lunchtime event which is usually pretty difficult for people to attend. Not so today: more than 150 people enthusiastically appeared, full of great questions and comments. At each such event I’m reminded of how special the story of the Monuments Men truly is.
My day began at Alabama Booksmith Book Store where I signed more than 400 books for store owner Jake Reiss. What a book store! Most all of his books are first editions signed by the author! I bought two books myself!
Jake has developed some very innovative ways to promote his business and stay ahead of the rapidly changing buying patterns of his customers. He is so enthusiastic about books AND HIS CUSTOMERS! It is a joy to be in his store. And wonderful to have been so welcomed by the citizens of this great southern city!
