When I lived in Cleveland I was a regular Borders customer - I stopped by just about every weekend just to see what was new. Since I've retired and moved back to Minnesota - not so much. I have a Kindle and my book buying habits have changed significantly. The casual reading I used to pick up on the "new arrivals" table at Borders, I now download - it's quicker, usually a little cheaper, and I no longer have shelf space. The stuff I buy in hardcover and know I'll re-read (like your stuff) I either order on-line or pick up at the Uncles - usually on-line because it's cheaper.
I enjoy browsing in a bookstore, especially a good one like Uncle Hugo's/Uncle Edgar's, where the staff is helpful and actually knows the stock and can make recommendations. The publishing industry is changing - and one of the changes I'm hoping for is a way to combine independent bookstores and e-books somehow. That way, I could browse the shelves, find an interesting title and download it - and the store would still get a share of the profit.
One thing I will miss about Borders is their magazine section, though. I like looking for new needlework magazines or geneaology magazines whenever I stop by. Our local B&N has some, but not all of what Borders normally carried.
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I enjoy browsing in a bookstore, especially a good one like Uncle Hugo's/Uncle Edgar's, where the staff is helpful and actually knows the stock and can make recommendations. The publishing industry is changing - and one of the changes I'm hoping for is a way to combine independent bookstores and e-books somehow. That way, I could browse the shelves, find an interesting title and download it - and the store would still get a share of the profit.
One thing I will miss about Borders is their magazine section, though. I like looking for new needlework magazines or geneaology magazines whenever I stop by. Our local B&N has some, but not all of what Borders normally carried.
Mary in MN