A remarkable brainstorming session during lunch today revealed that I should devote myself to developing a hotline for confused readers. Readers across the world would be able call me and ask for advice on what to read next.
Just think! I wouldn't have to prowl around Waterstones, waiting for the furrowed brow of the bamboozled bibliophile. I wouldn't have to lurk, waiting to hear the words, "Do you think this is any good?" No more randomly inserting myself into the conversations of complete strangers, just to recommend my favourite author.
What I'm envisioning is that customers would dial 1 for Fantasy, 2 for Non-Fiction, 3 for Kids, etc. And maybe there could be an and-if-you-still-can't-figure-out-what-you-want option. Dial 8 for random suggestions by our extremely erudite founder and leader.
This idea has merit! Just need to think of a name...