The “I can’t believe they work in a bookstore” Files
Courtesy of Borders.
ME: “Do you have a hardcover copy of St Augustine’s City of God?”
HER: (typing into her computer) “You mean Augusten Burroughs?”
ME: *slaps forehead* “NO! The fourth century saint! Moron.”
Ok…I didn’t really say that last bit…
March 2nd, 2009 at 1:13 am
You should have OMG!
Even if you hadn't ever read Augustine, it's an inane statement.
March 2nd, 2009 at 2:06 am
Groan! That's why they should hire ME! I'd throw over my teaching gig for a gig at a bookstore in a second!
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:54 am
Oh My God, Augusten Burroughs DIED and they SAINTED him? Why does no one tell me these things?
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
Sad! Sad! Sad! I had a similiar experience in the library recently.
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Megan, I am laughing hysterically at you.
March 5th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Ten points for Megsie.
April 4th, 2009 at 12:34 am
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