Chances are there’s a Borders store near you that’s either closing or will close within the next year. Fortunately, the store in my town will remain open – for now - though another location 15 minutes north of here isn’t quite so lucky. I’ve visited the unfortunate Borders store three times since they put up the [...]
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“Brick and Mortar” bookstores, and why they’re failing
Posted: February 9, 2011 in Bookselling, Bookshops, Professional NewsTags: bookstores, economy, public libraries
Of course I want you to say the library is your primary source for books. I sort of have a vested interest in that. While we’re at it, let’s include music CDs, DVDs and books on CD, all things you can get for FREE at your public library. But sometimes, I know, one would like [...]
Women & Children First 5233 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 Tel: 773.769.6729 http://womenchildren.booksense.com Women & Children First is one of the more fortunate indies. In danger of having to close its doors forever, they decided to fight back, opening a MySpace site and rallying to their own very worthy cause. Due to their own [...]
Having the day off yesterday I was free to roam the streets. Book vendors everywhere generally find this a windfall, but seldom do I have a truly new place to rave about from my ramblings. After seeing this place I knew I’d have to share the information on my blogs. It’s just heaven for a [...]
