Random thoughts about the book business

I just went to Borders, and bought three books. Two hardbacks, one trade paper.

Charles de Lint: The Mystery of Grace. I know I will like this one. $24.95

Philip Hensher: The Northern Clemency. For a book group. $26.95

Antoinette May: The Sacred Well. I’m a sucker for all things Mayan. $14.99

That was $72.91 with tax. That just seems wrong. It will probably end up with a entertainment cost rate of $5.00 an hour or so, but still, the total bit.

Is this part of the problem? What do you th