tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post5283560128753838539..comments2024-02-28T15:05:04.031-05:00Comments on Happily Ever After Thoughts: Bookstore ClosingLexi Posthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04124921637508804346noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-86175322143821416242012-01-04T21:10:32.498-05:002012-01-04T21:10:32.498-05:00Judy, Alexis and Dawn,
Oh, I've dropped a pret...Judy, Alexis and Dawn,<br />Oh, I've dropped a pretty penny in the bookstore (then had to figure out how to get the books in the house without anyone noticing, i.e. husband). For me though, books are a great investment. I reread, lend out, donate, etc. so spending the money isn't a problem. I have yet to get a Kindle or Nook (that's sometime in the near future), but there is something to be said about holding a book in your hand, which I still prefer. Like many others, I stare at a computer screen all day (actually, I use two monitors at work...talk about eyestrain!)so being able to sit and hold a book in your hand in wonderful. I hope book store stores stay around, too!<br /><br />Happy reading, everyone!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18328966473242925851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-79966557730664110112012-01-04T13:50:52.791-05:002012-01-04T13:50:52.791-05:00I'm with Marie on this one; I love the physica...I'm with Marie on this one; I love the physical book stores. The Waldens I used to go to closed a couple years ago, yet Barnes and Noble is right down the road. <br />Mom and I make a plan to seek out titles about once a month. I love the slow paced atmosphere and the quick Starbucks coffee available. Although, B&N is taking up space with games and such, which causes the selection of books to dwindle. I personally think the selection should widen to keep people interested.<br />And I do order on line and find it very convenient. One other thing I noticed during discussions with many over the holidays, readers like the Kindle/Nook, yet many still like a tangible book. Especially if they stare at a screen all day for work.<br />That said, I want book stores to stay and Kindles are a great alternative so everyone can be happy...just like in a romance!Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-1290167065113674322012-01-04T13:20:27.871-05:002012-01-04T13:20:27.871-05:00You are so right, Judy. When you see all those wo...You are so right, Judy. When you see all those wonderful romances displayed on the shelves in a book store, it's so hard not to buy out the store! Amazon is good in that you can search for the book you want and they only give you 4 or 5 suggestions for others you would like :-)Alexis Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399057543619456981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-76241431687416821682012-01-04T11:05:35.069-05:002012-01-04T11:05:35.069-05:00To be honest, I was grateful when Amazon showed up...To be honest, I was grateful when Amazon showed up. When I walked into a brick and mortar store I generally walked out with a busted budget. With Amazon, I'm able to have a wish list and when I have a little extra money I buy only as much as I have. That being said, there is something about seeing those rows and rows of books.... If I had more money to spend, I'd love to go back to shopping at a bookstore.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843239483061220089noreply@blogger.com