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It would be a sad day if you couldn't go to a local bookstore and randomly browse/ buy books. Not that I'm against ebooks or online purchasing of physical books
by robryan 16y ago
It would be a sad day if you couldn't go to a local bookstore and randomly browse/ buy books. Not that I'm against ebooks or online purchasing of physical books as well as bookshops.
- ja27 16y agoI'm really going to miss them. My closest Borders has looked like it's either about to remodel or close since January, with big empty spaces of damaged carpet. I wish someone would start a chain of places to just sit and work. Sure, stick in a small selection of books, gadgets, and I guess some light food and drinks if you need to, but make the place primarily about comfortable tables and chairs plus wifi and I'd gladly pay for it.
- maw 16y agoDefinitely agreed. I think physical books are a losing proposition for a variety of reasons, but for me, there's nowhere better than a good bookstore -- be it a large chain or a knowledgeably-staffed local -- to unwind for an hour or three. I'll be sad to see them go. On the bright side, being the believer in markets that I am, I'm reasonably confident that something else will pop up to occupy that niche. I have no idea what it could be, but people rarely do.
- WillyF 16y agoBarnes & Noble and Borders aren't "local" bookstores. They already put most of the local bookstores out of business. Now it's their turn to get run out of business. Right now I can't imagine someone running Amazon out of business, but I'm sure the day will come.
- robryan 16y agoI guess it's possible once those stores are run out of business and smaller operators can fill the need again for a niche space.