To open a small bookstore, you can refer to the following suggestions: 1. Online bookstores: Many online bookstores allow you to purchase novels by weight, such as Amazon, Taobao, etc. However, it is important to note that these online bookstores usually have a certain shipping fee and the stock of books may be limited. 2. Local library: If there is a public library in the area, you can go to the library to ask if there are novels that are charged by weight. Some libraries also offered a service that allowed you to read certain types of books at a specific time. 3. Second-hand bookstores: You can find novels by weight in your local second-hand bookstore or online second-hand bookstore. However, he had to be careful of the quality or edition of the second-hand books. 4. novel publishing house: Some novel publishing houses provide a service of charging by weight. You can ask them if they want to publish related books. No matter which method he chose to buy novels, he had to pay attention to the quality and inventory of the books. In addition, he also needed to consider how to provide good service and a comfortable reading environment for his readers. I wish you success in opening a small bookstore!