Captions that get replies for bookstores

12 captions you can use today

1. 01

   “Eight new titles on the shelf this week, PKR 950 to 2,600, all shown in the video with their covers. WhatsApp the name of any one and we hold it for 24 hours.”

   “Is hafte shelf pe aath nayi kitaben, 950 se 2,600 tak, sab video mein cover ke sath. Kisi ka bhi naam WhatsApp karein, chaubees ghante ke liye rakh dete hain.”

   Under the weekly new-arrivals clip, the day the cartons are unpacked.

2. 02

   “Imported titles reprice every time the rupee slips. This novel was PKR 1,200 two years ago and it is PKR 2,400 today, and our margin is the same either way. Ask and we will show you the invoice.”

   When a regular customer accuses the shop of raising prices unfairly.

3. 03

   “The first four CSS books, in the order you should actually read them, PKR 6,800 for the set. Come in with your optional subjects and we will build the rest.”

   “CSS ki pehli chaar kitaben, usi tarteeb mein jis mein parhni chahiye, poora set 6,800 ka. Apne optional subject le kar aa jayen, baqi list hum bana dete hain.”

   CSS season, aimed at candidates buying their first bundle.

4. 04

   “Bring your child's booklist and we make up the whole set while you wait, with covers and name labels if you want them. Open 10am to 9pm through August.”

   “Bache ki school list le aayen, saamne khare khare poora set bana dete hain, chahein to cover aur naam ki parchi bhi. August bhar subah das se raat nau tak khule hain.”

   Daily post through August, the shop's biggest fortnight.

5. 05

   “Send us one title on WhatsApp and we reply with a photo of it on our shelf, or tell you how long it takes to order. No advance to reserve for a day.”

   “Ek kitab ka naam WhatsApp karein, hum shelf ki tasveer bhej dete hain ya bata dete hain ke mangwane mein kitna waqt lagega. Ek din rakhne ka koi advance nahi.”

   Standing caption that trains readers how to ask about stock.

6. 06

   “If you liked that Urdu novel, this is the one to read next, and it is PKR 1,150 on the counter right now. Comment if you want one kept aside.”

   Staff pick posts aimed at readers who trust a recommendation.

7. 07

   “MDCAT past papers in the current edition, plus the two guides students actually finish. The whole set is priced on the second slide. Visit or message to reserve.”

   Exam season, when the wrong edition is being sold elsewhere.

8. 08

   “The photocopy costs PKR 400 and falls apart by December. The real one is PKR 1,450 and a younger sibling will use it after you. Come and hold both before you decide.”

   “Photocopy 400 ki parti hai aur December tak bikhar jati hai. Asli kitab 1,450 ki hai aur chhota bhai behen bhi parh lega. Faisla karne se pehle dono haath mein pakar ke dekh lein.”

   September, when students are choosing between photocopies and originals.

9. 09

   “Four copies of the new release landed today and three are already reserved. Message now if you want the last one.”

   “Nayi kitab ke chaar copy aaye hain aur teen pehle hi rakhwaye ja chuke hain. Aakhri chahiye to abhi message karein.”

   Release day for a title people have been asking about for weeks.

10. 10

    “Not on the shelf does not mean unavailable. We order most titles in about two weeks with no advance payment. Send the exact title and author on WhatsApp.”

    Recovering the enquiry you would otherwise lose with a plain 'no'.

11. 11

    “The Pakistani history and politics shelf is at the back on the right, and most regulars have never walked to it. Come in this week and ask us for a recommendation from it.”

    Quiet months, to get existing customers exploring more of the shop.

12. 12

    “Three books under PKR 1,200 for anyone starting to read again after years away. All three are in stock today. Comment the one you want held.”

    Slow weeks when you need comments and a reason to talk about backlist.