A harrowing experience at the independent bookstore...

I went into a bookstore over lunch and was looking at a book I had heard about and a woman in the same aisle was staring at me which made me uncomfortable. I stood my ground and didn't move although I thought I was going to faint. After a while as I was skimming the book to decide if I wanted to buy it, she said, "Oh, that book is really good." I suddenly felt violated, but I remained calm and just smiled. She twirled her hair and asked me if I had ever read anything by that author. I didn't know what to say, so I just shook my head no. She smiled which seemed like she was mocking me. An employee came over and asked us both if we needed any help. She said she was looking for a gift and I walked away as they started talking.

It was a harrowing experience because I didn't know what to make of the whole encounter. I still don't.