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Jan 13, 2013 10:19PM
Vromans is great. We still have a B & N. I don't know how people actually buy anything, but it stays open late and is always full of people.
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I love my local library not only for it's book lending but also it's book selling..they always have an abundance of books for sale and only ask for a donation...they are removed from sale when they get a little "tatty" but for a few pence they are always a real bargain...
Best local new bookstore is The Laughing Oyster, but I probably spend more money at my local used book store. One of the nicest out-of-country bookstores was one that the missus and I visited while we were in England over Xmas 2011. We visited the Cathedral Town of Ely and while there stopped at Toppings Booksellars. A lovely story and the wife thought it was great, for while I broused through 3 floors of books, she sat at a table, in a comfy chair on the 1st Floor, drinking tea and reading one of the books.. Now that's a book store!
My local library has gone from being a sleepy little place where no one came to a dynamic community center, all because of turnover in a few staff positions. I love going there.http://www.middletownfreelibrary.org
My favorite bookstore used to be in the basement of a branch of our public library. All the books were used, two hard covers for $3 or a paperback for 50 cents. It was organized, and the books were shelved as they would be in the library. I used to volunteer to work there the first year we lived in Romeo, Michigan, when I couldn't find a job.But the library got a new director, and she found another use for the basement. Now she limited the used books to two shelves in the library. No one need volunteer.
I would be glad to post a picture of my bookcase that my husband built into a wall in our living room. But I don't know how.
Our largest city has a library that is inaccessible by automobile, no parking within 2 miles that doesn't cost under $ 2.00 per hour.the 2 nearest towns have library's that require a car to get as well. Subsequently we only have one LARGE bookstore (chain bookstore ) with a mall location, and one small chain book store with 3 locations all inaccessible by foot, you must have a car . There are 3 floundering bookstores here and there, you must have a car to get to any of these as well, and 3 used book stores that barely survive. All DVD rental stores have closed, gone the way of Netflix and Redbox. It's a sad state we are in right now, getting sadder by the moment.
Ada-Lee/ eyehavenofilter wrote: "Our largest city has a library that is inaccessible by automobile, no parking within 2 miles that doesn't cost under $ 2.00 per hour.the 2 nearest towns have library's that require a car to get a..."Sounds like your city voted down a ballot initiative to raise taxes to fund the library. I'm not judging. I always vote down propositions to raise taxes. But that's why librarians are so underpaid considering the education most libraries require, a master's degree in library science.
When I used to live in San Diego, California, the main library was downtown, and the only parking cost a lot (unless you were lucky enough to get one of the few parallel parking spots). I shouldn't speak past tense; it still is. But their library has branches all over San Diego, including the unincorporated parts, e.g., Mira Mesa. The branches have plenty of parking.
We go to Kansas city quite often and spend time at Half Price Books on Metcalf Ave
Jenni wrote: "This is a little corner room of a pub I like to read in. There is an open log fire on the other side of the room to keep it toasty warm, and the pub serves a smashing steak & ale pie."
Very nice and cozy looking, Jenni.
Jenni wrote: "This is a little corner room of a pub I like to read in. There is an open log fire on the other side of the room to keep it toasty warm, and the pub serves a smashing steak & ale pie."
How do you upload a picture?
Jenni wrote: "This is a little corner room of a pub I like to read in. There is an open log fire on the other side of the room to keep it toasty warm, and the pub serves a smashing steak & ale pie."
Jenni that looks so very inviting and warm. It makes me want to visit "across the pond" just to sit and read. Thank you for sharing. deb
Jenni wrote: "Sure Deb. More pictures coming. Do post one of your favourite spot also. Do you guys have Hard Rock Cafes any more?"Yes regarding Hard Rock Cafe. In fact when I went to San Diego, CA in the fall visit the one there but only to buy presents for my kids. deb
Square Books is an independent bookstore in Oxford, Mississippi, on the Courthouse Square. It has an extensive collection of Southern literature but also stocks contemporary literature and a little of everything else. Roaming the two stories of the old building is a treat because I never know what treasure I will find in some little nook or cranny. After finding an armload of new books, having a cup of coffee and reading on the balcony overlooking the Courthouse Square makes the trip complete. At least once a month, Square Books has an author signing. This is an excellent way find new authors to read. I have been exposed to some of the leading authors in the country at Square Books readings.
If you ever come to Oxford, Mississippi, be sure to visit Square Books.
I'll post a picture later.
https://www.facebook.com/SquareBooks
http://www.squarebooks.com
Connie wrote: "Square Books is an independent bookstore in Oxford, Mississippi, on the Courthouse Square. It has an extensive collection of Southern literature but also stocks contemporary literature and a little..."Just visited their website; what a beautiful grand storefront.
It is lovely, and they work really hard to keep events going that are interesting.
Jenni we are fortunate to still have a library it is situated next to the college so is used by lots of students as it has bank of computers as well as a good selection of books it also has a section at one end for children so is a lively vibrant place yet the atmosphere still seems so relaxed to sit and read in I count myself very lucky
Jenni some years ago my wife and i were visiting Hartlebury castle a place we had been many times as it is only a couple of miles from where we live it was for a long time the home of the Bishops of Worcester it houses the Hurd library a collection of very rare books i was invited to have a look inside it was fantstic the books are on original shelves in the original room built for them in the 1780 s by Richard Hurd the then bishop the casle also houses the county museum so is a lovely place to go with rooms set as they used to be you can tour the kitchen/classroom/great hall and many other areas it is also well worth a look on the internet as the future of the castle and library is uncertain due to the church feeling the need to sell it a preservation trust has been set up we joined and sometimes get a newsletter so its fingers crossd and hope they raise sufficient funds Patrick
Lemuria Books, an independent bookstore in north Jackson, Mississippi, is one of my favorites. It is a wonderful place to wander for a couple of hours or just find a book and sit for a while. I always leave with a stack of books! ; ) They always have interesting events as well. https://www.facebook.com/LemuriaBooks...
http://www.lemuriabooks.com/index.php
I am from North Mississippi (William Faulkner country). The area where I live is very green (lots of trees) and beautiful. We have a Toyota plant...very industrialized...highly educated. As a matter of fact, there is a Nissan plant in Canton, MS, which makes me think that the Japanese saw something good in Mississippi if they decided to sink millions of dollars into the state and also move executives and their families here. I know the Tupelo plant was in direct competition with three other states during the final stages, and everything was important to the Japanese. It wasn't just a plant and labor force. They were interested in the quality of life here. It is not a dismal, poor area at all. I know that Mississippi is described as a backward, poor area in many books, but it actually isn't like that in the cities. There are some rural areas in the Delta (along the Mississippi River) where life is not as sophisticated as in the cities; however, that is the case everywhere. I lived in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina when I was growing up, and, as much as I love Texas (and consider myself a Texas girl), I have to say that Mississippi is just as sophisticated as these states or anywhere else I have visited.
Some of the best American authors have come from Mississippi.
Yes, I have been to Montana, and it is lovely! And having been to NYC, too, I think I would rather live in Montana. ; )Most people do not realize that Mississippi strives to promote the arts. For
example, Jackson, MS, hosts an International Ballet Competition each year; Russia is the only other place to do this.
It reminds me of the movie and the book ]The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans.
Annie from NYC thinks she has gone to the back of the world when she goes to Tom's horse ranch in Montana. She thinks all these people in Montana are backward and unsophisticated cowhands until she learns that Tom listens to opera and quotes Elizabethan poetry, proving it isn't where you are but who you are that matters.
Looks like some of the second hand bookshops I have visited. : )
I want to go there right now!
Jenni, your book store looks just like my favorite one that's just a mile from my house - Pioneer Books. They specialize in Mormon books (I live in Utah, Mormons are everywhere) but they have this great selection of pretty much everything and it's just crammed in there. Since not a lot of people go there for anything but specialty, I've always had an easy job finding what I want. I've bought most of my John Irving books there. I love it. Other than that, there's my local library where most of them know me by name since I'm there probably 3 times a week. It's in a beautifully restored building that used to house the university here. Whenever I visit my sister, close to Salt Lake City, I always stop by The King's English. It's a home that was converted to a book shop and there are shelved up and down all of the hallways and covering all of the rooms. They have a lot of variety there so if I can't find it at the shop near my home, King's English will have it. Especially since they do new and used books there. Anyway, a couple of places for people to check out if they're ever in Utah.
Jenni wrote: "The Basement of an Independent Bookstore"
This looks awesome! It looks like it could be at Hogwarts.
My favorite bookstore is 2nd and Charles in Birmingham, AL. http://2ndandcharles.com/You can buy used books pretty cheap, and sell back books you are willing to part with. I do not have a cute little independent bookstore in Prattville, but I Love Capitol Books here in Montgomery.
http://www.capitolbook.com/
I like Second and Charles and have sold many books to them. However. now I read on my Kindle Fire. Now I am not cluttering my bookcase and reading more new authors.
Yeah, I'm about to break down and actually buy an e-reader finally. It makes me sad that I won't see my book stores and library as much, however I'm looking forward to the exposure to new things. I had a hard time deciding to get one because I like the feel of a book in my hand but I have pretty bad neck and shoulder problems and my physical therapist actually suggested the switch. I'm sure I'll love it and I'll never leave bogs completely behind. We'll soon see!
Joy wrote: "I like Second and Charles and have sold many books to them. However. now I read on my Kindle Fire. Now I am not cluttering my bookcase and reading more new authors."I have a kindle fire, too, and find that it does help with the cluttered bookshelves. lol
My favourite book store is a used one in the nearby town of Bracebridge called "The Owl Pen." They have a great selection. I adore going to Chapters or Indigo as well.
We have a great used bookstore that I wish I got to more - it's been in business over 30 years and is crammed with books. Adorable place.Also have Books-a-Million (Our Barnes N Nobles closed years ago) that is in a small outdoor mall area and quite nice. Has a yogurt bar, miss the old Joes coffee shop there
Nothing better than bookstore for shopping IMO, but I love being surrounded by books.
