Meghan Markle has done it again. Armed with what appears to be a magical ability to create chaos and bewilderment, she has seemingly cast a spell on a once-promising establishment: Godmother's Bookstore.
According to a recent blind item from a gossip source, this chic little bookstore may look appealing from the outside, but don’t let appearances deceive you; looks alone won’t save it, especially when it seems that no one is stepping through its doors. Yes, that’s right—Godmother's Bookstore is reportedly struggling to attract even a single customer since Meghan’s “special” appearance.
As if things couldn't get worse, the bookstore is now resorting to food trucks to drum up foot traffic. Plans are in the works to park an Airstream outside and start serving food, transforming the venue from a bookstore into a diner. This unexpected pivot is a desperate yet creative solution, proving that necessity is indeed the mother of invention. So much for the celebrity allure that was supposed to draw in the crowds! If you think the food truck menu will save the day, think again; rumors suggest it could feature items like “Demon Duchess Doritos” topped with a sprinkle of moldy nacho cheese, a cheeky nod to Meghan’s recent antics. They might also offer “Harry’s Nacho Cheese Bowls,” presumably as cheesy as his latest interviews, and “Devil in High Heels Hot Sauce,” clearly inspired by The Duchess herself.
To experience the supposed luxury of this bookstore-turned-event venue-turned-food truck stop, you'll need to shell out some cash for an exclusive membership. We're talking $200 per month for individuals and a hefty $350 for families. Because, obviously, paying for a membership to a bookstore is the latest trend among the elite, right? Wrong. It turns out that many wealthy individuals are too frugal to fork over that kind of money for what essentially amounts to an overpriced book club with a few keto muffins thrown in. Most people would rather spend $9 on a small snack at a café than pay for a membership at a bookstore that likely has more knickknacks than actual books.
Speaking of books—or the alarming lack thereof—the Google reviews are an absolute delight, if you can call them that. A mere 21 reviews for a place that was supposed to be the next big thing, with many reviewers laughing at the store's predicament. Some have pointed out the glaring issue: the shelves are almost empty. Most of the few books on display are positioned with their covers facing out, a classic trick designed to create the illusion of a fuller inventory. However, several glowing reviews do praise the décor, noting that the space is indeed beautiful. Yet beauty only goes so far when you walk in hoping to purchase books and instead find more artfully arranged knickknacks than anything else.
Let’s not overlook the accessibility issues, either. The children’s section is upstairs, which means that moms with strollers will have a tough time hauling them up a flight of stairs. And wheelchair access? Apparently, that wasn’t even considered. One frustrated reviewer complained that the bookstore's events clogged up the neighborhood streets with cars, turning once-peaceful areas into traffic jams for the sake of a glorified event space. As one reviewer succinctly put it, “very unfriendly staff and limited selection—do not recommend.”
So there you have it: another institution falls victim to the Markle effect. While Meghan might excel at turning any situation into tabloid fodder, revitalizing bookstores doesn’t seem to be one of her skills. Godmother's Bookstore, you've officially been Markled.
