From the Editor by Craig Stark #46, 27 June 2005

Summer is prime book scouting time for many booksellers, especially so for those who live in more severe climates. Given how competitive things have gotten in recent years, some disappointment is probably inevitable. Fewer good books are out there, and more buyers are competing for them. Is there anything you can do to increase your chances of success? Definitely, and it has something to do with expectation - or, rather, its absence - and BookThink's Bookselling Proverb #14. More details are in today's feature article, "My Worst Scouting Day Ever."

June's Bookseller Profile features Stacy Moskus. This is timely because we've been discussing eBay bookselling in recent weeks, and Stacy is primarily an eBay seller who makes a full-time living working part-time hours. And loves every minute of it. She's also living proof that bookselling can be a great fit for those who are facing challenges in their lives that may shut them out of other professions.

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