With all due respect to the internet bookselling behemoths, if you haven't ordered your book from them by now you're just not going to get it by the 25th. We, on the other hand, scrappy little bricks-and-mortar store that we are, have books piled high. They're ready for immediate delivery, right into your hands--no shipping, … Continue reading 500,000 Books… No Waiting
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A World Without Us
How ironic is this? I haven't had time to read Caleb Crain's article "Twilight of the Books" in the latest issue of the New Yorker because it's been too busy in the store. Which is a shame, since the article (which I've skimmed, thank you) looks interesting. Crain isn't optimistic about the future of books, … Continue reading A World Without Us
So 2007
According to the semi-official news website china.org.cn, wall calendars are out of fashion in the Middle Kingdom. "The Yantai Daily has reported that Xinhua Bookstores in the city's urban area have stopped selling them completely. ...Wall calendars are no longer considered a must in their daily life as many new digital devices can do the … Continue reading So 2007
Musings from Magers and Quinn 