How It All Began

Where did the idea for The Privy Book Concierge come from? My passion for not just reading, but sharing my love of books with others all began when I was working as a Bookseller at Turn The Page Books & Gifts in Westfield, Indiana.  My favorite moments at the store were when I connected with a customer as I helped them select books for themselves or for a gift.  Even better, when they returned and told me they loved a book I recommended!  In my role as a bookseller, I had the privilege of reviewing advanced copies of books before they were published.  I was so thankful to review these books and share my thoughts with the publishers and authors.  Over time, as I would be reading books, I would have a running list in my mind of which customers would like the novel I was reading!

In August of this year my job as a bookseller came to an end, and I wasn’t quite sure what to do with myself next.  I started to have little nudges to continue to pursue a career in books, but couldn’t quite put my finger on what to look for.  Then, after the urging of family members, the book concierge business started to take shape in my mind.  I really wanted to continue to connect with people and/or groups that loved reading! Creating this business has provided me the time to be creative, dream, and curate a business that will allow me to continue to share my love of books with people in my community and across the country.