An interview with mishakachina

Biblio checks in with mishakachina to learn more about their book business, collecting interests and more! To view and shop their inventory, click here.

When did you get started in bookselling?

I started selling books online in 2005. I was working at the Elting Memorial Library in New Paltz, NY at the time. They have a huge book sale each year and I knew that many of the books could be sold online for more money than they were getting at the book sale so I sold them online to help the library make more money to cover the cost of maintaining the library and to help offset the cost of the library expansion.

What drew you to bookselling?

I love books. I enjoy locating a rare or unusual book that others may be looking for.

What are your specialties as a dealer?

Currently I am listing engineering books

What is your favorite part of being a bookseller?

I mostly enjoy connecting people with books that may have been hard to find or getting them a really good deal on books they may need.

Do you have an open storefront or have you in the past?

I operate out of my home and only sell online.

If so, do/did you have any bookstore pets?

Yes, I have four cats that love to be around the books and especially enjoy being up high on the bookcases.

What is your favorite bookshop (other than your own)?

I enjoy browsing used bookstores and thrift shops

What's your favorite book you personally own? Would you sell it, if the price were right?

Healing with Whole Foods : Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition by Paul Pitchford is my favorite book and bible Not for sale