Max Ross, in The Rake's Cracking Spines column, has posted a funny column about the pros and cons of Barnes and Noble. Personally, I think he's a little too charitable to the mega-chain, but what really caught my eye was this portion: "You can sit in a Barnes & Noble for as long as you … Continue reading Guilty?

In the middle of last month, Entrepreneur magazine posted an article listing the ten businesses it expects will be extinct in ten years. Used bookstores were on that list, along with crop dusters and the manufacturers of film for cameras. They say the internet will kill used bookstores. We say, Who do you think is … Continue reading We’re Staying, Thanks

Magers and Quinn is pleased to again participate in Hennepin County's annual Choose to Reuse program. County residents generate almost 7 pounds of waste per person per day. Recycling alone isn't enough; we need to prevent waste. Used books--and you do know we're the biggest used bookstore in the Twin Cities, in addition to all … Continue reading Choose to Reuse