Adios, Borders, That Never Sold My New Book
A few months ago when my distributor for Lake Charles was considering which sales outlets to send it, Borders got an automatic pass. Simply put, they couldn't pay their bills. That was a bummer since our nearest brick-and-mortar store was a Borders. I liked it. Digital is cool. But so is picking up a paperback book. Especially if it's your own book.
Which segues to my next topic. I've yet to see a copy of Lake Charles on a bookstore shelf. I can view online there are copies out for sale in the Chapters outlet throughout Canada (Halifax, Toronto, Montreal, London).
Sadly, I'm not taking a trip up to Canada. Some Barnes & Nobles are carrying Lake Charles, but I haven't tracked one down.
(Hey, do me a big solid. If you should spot Lake Charles for sale on the bookshelf, can you give me a holler? Appreciate it very much.)
Now back to Borders. Damn shame, isn't it? I'd like to see more bookstore chains opening. I'd like to see readers flocking there in droves. Only no matter how much I wish, it ain't going to happen any time soon. Or maybe it will. Never say never.
By Ed Lynskey
Twitter: @edlynskey
Author of Lake Charles
"The most fun traipsing along the muggy, rugged backroads of Appalachia since DELIVERANCE!"
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Which segues to my next topic. I've yet to see a copy of Lake Charles on a bookstore shelf. I can view online there are copies out for sale in the Chapters outlet throughout Canada (Halifax, Toronto, Montreal, London).
Sadly, I'm not taking a trip up to Canada. Some Barnes & Nobles are carrying Lake Charles, but I haven't tracked one down.
(Hey, do me a big solid. If you should spot Lake Charles for sale on the bookshelf, can you give me a holler? Appreciate it very much.)
Now back to Borders. Damn shame, isn't it? I'd like to see more bookstore chains opening. I'd like to see readers flocking there in droves. Only no matter how much I wish, it ain't going to happen any time soon. Or maybe it will. Never say never.
By Ed Lynskey
Twitter: @edlynskey
Author of Lake Charles
"The most fun traipsing along the muggy, rugged backroads of Appalachia since DELIVERANCE!"
BNBuzz Tweet (26K followers strong)
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Connie wrote: "Actually I've ordered a copy of Lake Charles via my fav local book store today, but that doesn't count cause it won't be on display there (upon arrival they'll dispatch it directly to the Universit..."Thank you for ordering LAKE CHARLES! Much appreciated, Connie. I hope it's entertaining. Sure, that'd be great if you'd like to say a few words. I'd be honored. Best, Ed
Pleasure. Read 'The Dirt-brown Derby' a coupla years ago and liked it, thus a great amount of curiosity to report with regard to LC! Cheers, Connie
Connie wrote: "Pleasure. Read 'The Dirt-brown Derby' a coupla years ago and liked it, thus a great amount of curiosity to report with regard to LC! Cheers, Connie"Great. You might add "Dirt-Brown" now as your first book to your Goodreads account. Gotta start somewhere. Thanks again.
Alberto wrote: "About distribution, in case you're interested to know, I ordered my copy of Lake Charles to The Book Depository, settled here in Europe (UK) www.bookdepository.co.uk, which carries most from mainst..."Okay, thanks, Alberto. I've heard good things re: Book Depository. I think they offer free postage. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for commenting.
Ed wrote: "Alberto wrote: "About distribution, in case you're interested to know, I ordered my copy of Lake Charles to The Book Depository, settled here in Europe (UK) www.bookdepository.co.uk, which carries ..."Thank you, also, for reading my work!
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I quite agree with you concerning troubled brick-and-mortar book stores, it's the saddest thing to see them struggle wherever u turn in this world. I'm not a bookish person in the quaint way, but it's for sure nicer to disappear behind a wall of books than behind an assortment of notebooks, iPADs and the like...
If you are interested I'll post a brief LC review in late August.
Cheers, Connie