[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f__oRLId_GHT8BeI95KeEsPFBTFSlEArRWz2C4nJzCZ4":3,"$fWgKIwVnUeQY0lIT8WdamidLYXuTymvGoYOOUPUqHhv8":20},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},4339,"Jen Campbell","J",40,null,"jen-campbell",[12,16],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},11955,"bookshops",12,{"tag_id":17,"tag_name":18,"tag_count":19},177,"books",9,{"quotes":21,"pagination":86},[22,31,37,43,49,56,62,68,74,80],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":27,"source":28,"quote_tag":29,"commentary":30},3124057,"Books cost money because they are items of value, and I think that in our hunger for deals and discounts we have forgotten what value is.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote, penned by Jen Campbell, a British author and poet, resonates with her introspective nature. As an avid reader and writer, she has consistently highlighted the importance of valuing intellectual pursuits in our fast-paced world. This particular sentiment likely emerged from her personal experiences as an author who has navigated the publishing industry's emphasis on commercial success.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nBeneath the surface, Campbell is not merely advocating for book prices or monetary value; she's pointing to a profound shift in societal values. We've become so accustomed to instant gratification and cheap thrills that we've lost sight of what truly has worth: the substance, depth, and expertise that books provide.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals and creatives can benefit from Campbell's reminder by reassessing their priorities. Rather than solely focusing on external validation through likes, shares, or sales figures, they should strive to create work of lasting value – whether it's a book, art piece, or innovative solution – that stands the test of time and holds intrinsic worth.\n\nThis mindset is not about being more expensive but about being valuable, which can be applied in various aspects of life.",{"id":32,"quote_text":33,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":34,"source":35,"quote_tag":36,"commentary":9},3124037,"There aren’t many things in life better than books, tea and cake.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":38,"quote_text":39,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":40,"source":41,"quote_tag":42,"commentary":9},3124030,"They are a brilliant device for shape-shifting as we can slip into the skin of authors from other times, other cultural backgrounds, brilliant minds who give us a new perspective on life and the world – something we all need from time to time. – Cornelia Funke.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":9},3124018,"Who wouldn’t want to get married in a room full of love stories?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":55},3124012,"And if I had a bookshop of my own? Well, it wouldn’t make any money. So I am no help to anyone. But I would set it somewhere with a garden, where light poured in through the windows. Sit in the sun, I’d tell my customers. Open this book. Try it. It won’t do any harm, after all, to sit a while and read.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis poignant passage is likely from a letter written by Jen Campbell, a British poet and author known for her lyrical prose and introspective nature. The era in which she penned these words was marked by the rise of digital media and the shifting landscape of traditional publishing, which may have contributed to her contemplative tone on the value of physical bookstores and the importance of slowing down amidst the chaos.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath Campbell's seemingly idyllic vision is a commentary on the tension between productivity and leisure. By suggesting that setting up a bookstore with a garden would be a futile endeavor because it wouldn't make money, she subtly critiques the societal emphasis on financial success over personal fulfillment, while also highlighting the importance of making space for contemplation and creativity.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider allocating time in your workday or creative schedule for \"sunlit reading\" – setting aside a period where you deliberately slow down, open a book, and allow yourself to be fully immersed in the words without feeling obligated to produce tangible results. By embracing this paradox of productivity and leisure, you may find that your most innovative ideas emerge from these quiet moments of introspection.",{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},3123985,"Because hearts are meant to be crushed, and you cannot hide them anywhere for love, nor money. Especially not love.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},3123967,"So... in the beginning... In the beginning there was nothing. Not a ripple moved throughout the Universe because there were no atoms, and there was no energy. And then – because that’s always how things go – and then. And then there was something.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":9},3123951,"CUSTOMER: Do you have any Robin Hood stories where he doesn’t steal from the rich? My husband’s called Robin and I’d like to buy him a copy for his birthday, but he’s a banker, so...",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":9},3123916,"Because whether we’re in the middle of the desert or in the heart of a city, or the top of a mountain or on an underground train: having good stories to keep us company means the whole world.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":81,"quote_text":82,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":83,"source":84,"quote_tag":85,"commentary":9},3123897,"I figure whatever I choose to create, I’ll be neglecting somebody – so my art may as well make me happy. – Audrey Niffenegger.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":87,"totalPages":88,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":89},1,4,10]