r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Alextral • 2d ago

I really hate this

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Fantasy and science fiction being cramped in the same section, which is already so small :(

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u/Eastern_Equal_8191 2d ago

It will never change because every inventory and marketing system in the world has had SFF hardcoded as a category since the very moment we figured out how to store data electronically.

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u/Falitoty 2d ago

Your book stores really do this?

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u/FlashyAd6581 2d ago

In book stores, it's usually separated unless it's a really small book store. Thrift stores are where they get crazy.

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u/your_evil_ex 1d ago

Yeah with Thrift Stores I usually get fiction, non-fiction, and kids' section at best