What's one thing you like about bookstores?
What's one thing you don't like about bookstores?
For clarity's sake, I'm talking brick and mortar bookstores, either big box or independent.
One thing I like is roaming the shelves, skimming from one section to another. It's kind of like sampling all the flavors at an ice cream shop but without all the calories. Anyone else besides me start in the discount area?
One thing I don't like about bookstores is sales tax. It's often cheaper for me to scoop up a deal at Amazon than to have to fork over extra cash for Uncle Sam. Yeah, I know. I probably just set off lots of bells and whistles with the NSA over that little comment.
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17 comments:
I love to see the rows and rows of books on shelves. All the possibilities.
There's not much I don't like about bookstores, except for the higher prices and the inconvenience of getting there. I live in a small town, and going to the city for a book is inconvenient, and that's why I end up buying online.
Ahh yes...the endless possibilities! Wow. You sound like a writer.
I'm with you and Cindy on the "like" thing, but let me add another aspect: the smell. The scent of books is almost as good as fresh-baked bread (but on a different level). Other than the already-mentioned not-likes of price and inconvenience, I'd say... hmmm. Those are the biggies. Let's say lack of time for browsing, though lack of money for buying is a bigger frown factor.
LOL at your NSA comment! ;)
Oh my goodness, I'm getting chills just thinking of this question alone! (good chills, that is) I don't let myself walk into bookstores too often because I literally lose myself in them. As in my hubby has to find me back and then drag me kicking and screaming out of it. Quite embarrassing. My blood starts pumping the second I step thru the door - I see a mountain of endless adventures and knowledge just sitting there BEGGING me to open them up. I can't explain it!
What I don't like is the sadness that comes over me knowing I cannot buy them all or even read them all in my lifetime. :)
When I enter a bookstore I feel overwhelmed and confused because I don't know which direction to go. There are so many books and I've gone to bookstores and thought I'd found the perfect book only to come home and after a couple chapters find it's a bummer. What I do like are the employees who can give suggestions and direct me to an area where I might find a good book. I've gotten some very good books that way.
Yep, I'm a writer. ;) Working on the second one while the first one is at a publisher to see what they want with it.
I like browsing in physical store because I come across titles and even genre's I might not otherwise find. I like seeing what other people look at and suggesting things I like.
I agree, I don't care for sales tax. But most other parts are fine. Sometimes I think I could just live at a bookstore. -- Oh. Wait. I did for a while.
I love everything about bookstores. It's like sinking into a hot bath. The covers are all so beautiful now, it's nice to just gaze at them while I drink my coffee. I will admit that I'm a little cheap, however, and I've been known to walk around with my phone, sneaking pictures to look up at the library later.
The possibilities are endless in a bookstore, I always walk in with anticipation and feeling excited. I immediately check out the books on sale, the young adult section, and the Christian fiction section :) What i don't like about bookstores, there are none left in my neighborhood and i'm praying they come back.
Yvonne ~ I read some scientific thingamabob that explained why books smell so good. Doggone if I can't remember what it was, though.
Susan ~ Ahh yes, the age old dilemma of so many books, so little time.
RD ~ Yes! Let's give a rousing cheer to bookstore employees...rah!
Cindy ~ Hopefully that publisher will want it as is!
Beverly ~ Hmm...living in a bookstore, eh? Me likey!
Christina ~ There are some gorgeous covers out there. I especially like the historicals, though I admit I am biased.
Kara ~ A girl after my own heart, hitting the sale section first!
I love the fact that I feel at home surrounded by all the pretty books! Plus, I'm kinda weird, but I love the smell of new books! If they made a candle or air freshener with the smell of books I'd totally buy them all up! I also love when some of my fave indie authors from amazon kindle who have finally been signed with a publishing house get their own big displays! It makes me kind of giddy!
Don't like? The price tags! I mean, I know they have to be there and I know you need to make money on your books, but sometimes I just can't afford 15.99 for some paper and ink! Oh, I also don't like getting the stink-eye from the employees after I've been browsing for over 3 hours without buying anything. Librarians don't look at me crazy when I spend hours walking the aisles of their library and browsing my little heart out!
Got to love the Grumpy Cat!!! Sorry, I am late posting here. I was off meeting my newest grandson today. Yep, I have yet another new grandchild! I am truly blessed!
Anyhoo, on to the questions.
Like about book stores? The smell....the variety....the feeling of being overwhelmed by all the titles!
Do not like about book stores? That would have to be the fact that the Christian sections are getting smaller and smaller...of course, not in a Christian book store. :)
Kam110476 ~ You just gave me a great idea for a reality TV show...librarians vs. bookstore employees! Yes!
Chaplain ~ A palm-stinging high five to you (and your daughter, of course) for the new baby! I LOVE babies! How fun! Looking forward to my grandma'ing days.
Thanks for the congrats, Michelle, but it was my son this time. My baby boy now has a baby boy of his own. Stop the world! Everything is moving way too fast!
Whoopsiedoodle! My bad. High-five your son AND your daughter-in-law because it's still an accomplishment!
I love the wide selection of books, & other items, in a bookstore; the clerks are always helpful; they are willing to special-order items; - I don't like the higher prices, & usually shop from sales flyers, unless I need something for a gift, etc. - in between the sales.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity, Michelle!
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You're welcome and good luck!
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