Borders: blighted and blind

[katranna]

Going back to Philly tomorrow, so today was errand day. I took my car for an oil change and some other maintenance work (newsflash: cars are expensive!), got myself some new jeans and undies and that sort of thing

Comments

[valya_dl]

It really *is* sad. Although perhaps the smaller independent bookstores will have a boost? Amazon deals are great, but nothing can replace perusing the shelves at one's leisure.

[kylecassidy]

most of our indie bookstores now are used, which is nice.

[blaueteufelin]

We went to the Borders near us that's closing, too. We bought a box of four Dora books for Abby...and then on the way home opened it to find 2 of the books missing. David pointed out that such a thing would never happen with an Amazon purchase.

[kylecassidy]

sad, true, and not sad all at the same time. some things get better, get easier, & things we've become accustomed to go away. i'm not without nostalgia, but i do like my free shipping. i wonder if this is better or worse for the enviornment.