Vicky Titcomb, manager of Titcomb's Bookshop, East Sandwich, Mass., was interviewed by the Cape Cod Times for its "Take 10" series. Among our favorite responses:
What's the most important thing your business does?
I think it is to encourage literacy in our community and be a place where people can come together--people who love books--to buy books, but also to talk about books, to meet authors.
How big was your staff when you started? How about now?
It was my parents [Ralph and Nancy Titcomb, who founded the bookstore in 1969], my grandmother she helped out into her 90s. We are now on four generations. And all of the kids. Right now, we have about 12 people (with extended family helping out when needed).
What are your plans for your business's future?
We think about that a lot. We try to think five years forward. Things keep changing faster and faster. We have a marvelous staff and, for the most part, we keep our eyes open and just continue with what we are doing.
What has been the most memorable moment with the business?
We have hosted some authors that I truly admire and they are definitely highlights (such as Henry Winkler and Mary Oliver). Being involved with Sandwich Reads Together and hosting people (such Alice Hoffman and Richard Russo). And also, I have to say, just walking around the corner and seeing a child read the book.
