tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post6777758732262698185..comments2024-03-28T20:28:06.540-04:00Comments on Socrates' Book Reviews...: Anything Goes on Saturday - BookstoresYvonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-61150804115502279682011-02-19T22:13:37.403-05:002011-02-19T22:13:37.403-05:00I think there are a few reasons for the demise of ...I think there are a few reasons for the demise of Borders.<br />One of them being what you had mentioned about people downloading books onto Kindles and Nooks (which I am sorry I STILL can't wrap my head around reading a book without holding the book in my hands, unless maybe if I were traveling)<br />In the case of Borders I think another reason is the rapid decine of their customer service. There was a time when Borders was my "go to" for books, I wouldn't even consider B&N because Borders was unsurpassed in customer service.<br />Not so in recent years. They did away with their coffee area in many of their stores and once last summer they literally CHASED my husband down the street by their flagship store on Orchard Lake Rd for...ready for this? Reading a newspaper in their store and not folding it correctly when he left! My husband used to practically shop there daily because we live right next door and he is a book freak.<br />Their attitude became cocky and arrogant and the environment was no longer a pleasant one. I had left them for B&N over 2 years ago.<br />Borders in my book (pun intended) is somewhat responsible for their own demise.Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-44814354931628305402011-02-19T16:15:57.121-05:002011-02-19T16:15:57.121-05:00Most of the books I read come from the library. H...Most of the books I read come from the library. However, when I do buy books it is from my local Indy store. They have a wide selection and can get what I am looking for in a matter of days.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-23083585463517900022011-02-19T15:34:23.248-05:002011-02-19T15:34:23.248-05:00The closest bookstore to me is Borders and I hope ...The closest bookstore to me is Borders and I hope it doesn't close. It's fairly new, so maybe it stands a chance.<br /><br />I also shop at used bookstores and flea markets. I've found some "like new" books there for only a few dollars per hardcover, less if buying more than one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-42097034567849327772011-02-19T15:05:03.310-05:002011-02-19T15:05:03.310-05:00Unless I have an urgent need for a book, I almost ...Unless I have an urgent need for a book, I almost always purchase from Amazon. It's hard to justify going to an actual book store and paying for one hardcover book when I can buy two books for the same price on Amazon. They're typically a lot cheaper, have nearly everything I could ever want, and since they do that free shipping thing on orders over $25, it's hard to pass it up.<br /><br />The other problem with a physical book store is that I tend to walk out with more than I intended. I don't do that when I shop online, for some reason. So buying online is saving me money all around!Crystal (I totally paused!)http://www.dorolerium.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-73819819978121397632011-02-19T11:50:19.875-05:002011-02-19T11:50:19.875-05:00For me personally, I can't stand the idea of o...For me personally, I can't stand the idea of owning an e-reader. So I still buy all of my books in paper copy. Some I get online - if I can't find them in store, but I do love to go to the bookstore. I'm sad to see Borders filing for Ch 11 because they are my favorite store. I grew up with them being the only bookstore around me and I really can't stand B&N (although that is all that is around me these days). I will continue to buy physical copies of books for as long as they are around.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-28327379077595832632011-02-19T11:49:16.174-05:002011-02-19T11:49:16.174-05:00I like to browse used book stores. I don't go ...I like to browse used book stores. I don't go for online buying. It costs me more. <br /><br />I have not really thought of going for an e-reader. It is yet to get popular in India and prices are Too high as of now. I would rather wait and watch.gautami tripathyhttp://readbookswritepoetry.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-41992032024468358752011-02-19T11:45:31.925-05:002011-02-19T11:45:31.925-05:00Well, I have really started buying ebooks for my N...Well, I have really started buying ebooks for my Nook. I guess buying is kind of a strong word though--I usually try to take advantage of their freebies. As far as hard copy books go, I don't go to B&N very often because if I do I know I will spend a ton of money! I frequent thrift stores and my favorite used book store here in my home town as well. I am trying to watch my money these days. On another note, I have heard people say that ereaders are going to be the downfall of the hard copy book. I really hope not! I love my Nook, but I also REALLY love the feel, smell, etc of a book in my hand. Sorry to ramble, but wanted to get out all my thoughts! LOLJulie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00836406676074306770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-27725372055226817662011-02-19T10:13:31.661-05:002011-02-19T10:13:31.661-05:00I know it is sad..
I have been ordering online f...I know it is sad.. <br /><br />I have been ordering online for the past 4 years; swapping books with friends or just resorting to the library. It is just so much more convenient.kavyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113830386496113826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-87283051870643927262011-02-19T09:05:36.003-05:002011-02-19T09:05:36.003-05:00I have no choice really. We have 1 bookstore in to...I have no choice really. We have 1 bookstore in town, and they do have some English book. But not those I want. For example, almost no historical fiction, no historical romance at all. no urban fantasy. 1 or 2 fantasy books, and the same with paranormal.<br /><br />Online is all I can doBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212778319280550447.post-8275157715901535662011-02-19T08:57:11.930-05:002011-02-19T08:57:11.930-05:00I can't remember the last time I bought a book...I can't remember the last time I bought a book in a store. All books, EBooks and print is purchased online. Price is another reason. HC costs, in this economy at bookstores, in my opinion, is overpriced.CMashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127437807115591580noreply@blogger.com