点评:We make a point of visiting Talk Story Bookstore every time we are on Kauai. We love supporting this friendly, family-owned independent bookstore... and admittedly, one of the biggest draws for us is Natalie, the resident “Boss Kitty.”
My daughter especially loves visiting Natalie, and this year she gave us one of our favorite memories of the trip. Natalie was snoozing in her usual basket near the front of the store when my daughter went over to take a photo with her. Natalie woke up, reached out and put a paw on her shoulder — and then reached over and rang her little bell. Not just once, but several times! Apparently, she was requesting food. The owners immediately understood her message and happily granted her wish. Clearly, Natalie has everyone well trained.
Beyond our love for Natalie, Talk Story is simply a wonderful place to browse. The owners are very nice, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and we noticed that the book selection has grown considerably since our visit last year. It is the kind of independent bookstore that is increasingly difficult to find, and we are always happy to purchase a few books while we are there.
Visiting Talk Story has become one of our Kauai traditions, and we always look forward to returning. If you are driving through the area, stop in, browse the books, support a lovely local business... and hopefully say hello to the Boss Kitty.
翻译:每次我们去考艾岛,都会特意去逛逛Talk Story书店。我们很喜欢支持这家充满温情且由家庭经营的独立书店……说实话,最吸引我们的就是那只住在店里的“老板猫”——娜塔莉。
我的女儿尤其喜欢和娜塔莉互动。今年,她为我们创造了这次旅行中最难忘的回忆。当时娜塔莉正躺在店门口的篮子里打盹,我女儿走过去想和它合影。娜塔莉醒了过来。它伸出爪子搭在她的肩上——接着又伸手去按她的小铃铛。不是只按一次,而是按了好几次!显然,它在索要食物。店主们立刻领会了它的意思,开心地满足了它的愿望。显然,娜塔莉把大家都训练得很好。
除了我们对娜塔莉的喜爱之外,“Talk Story”本身也是一个非常适合闲逛的好地方。店主们人很好,氛围也友好又轻松。我们注意到,自去年到访以来,这里的书籍种类有了显著增加。这是一家如今越来越难寻觅的独立书店,我们每次去都乐此不疲地买上几本书。
光顾Talk Story书店已然成了我们在考艾岛的传统活动之一,我们总是满怀期待地盼着再次造访。如果您驾车经过此地,不妨停下来逛逛书摊、支持这家可爱的本地商家……说不定还能向“老板猫”问个好呢。