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I’m Going to Miss Borders

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Real Estate Agent

I love bookstores and Borders has always been my favorite. I’ve spent many an hour curled up in one of their comfy chairs with a stack of books beside me, taking my time to make selections.  The staff was always courteous and helpful and encouraged my loitering.  It was the perfect place for a lazy afternoon or a great spot to meet friends for a cup of coffee and a chat.  It wasn’t just about the books, it was a place to go.

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Comments (7)

Delores Campbell
Keller Williams Realty - Chesterfield - Wildwood, MO
Your St. Louis Real Estate Resource

Our Borders closed last fall and I do miss the bookstore.  Before you know it, all of the bookstores will be gone and we will be reading on a Kindle.  I personally don't like the Kindle.  There is something about a book and turning the pages!

Jul 23, 2011 03:59 AM
Retired Notworking
Tallahassee, FL

I like my kindle, but agree that there is something special about holding a book.

Jul 23, 2011 04:04 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I hardly ever get to a bookstore, so I'm not sure what's going on.  Is this a national closing of the chain, or local?

Jul 23, 2011 10:48 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

When Borders on Michigan Ave closed I knew there was a problem. The Kindle, Nook and IPad are the reason I would say, even for things like maps, magazines, etc. But you know, when you can buy a new release on them for $9.99 or less and at the bookstore it is $26 you can't blame people. Plus the local library is always swamped!

Jul 24, 2011 11:35 AM
Retired Notworking
Tallahassee, FL

Sadly, this is a national closing - all stores.

Jul 26, 2011 06:07 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

I cruise our local B&N for books on CDs and for new releases in paperback.  I L♥VE their coffee table books; however, my coffee table is already full so I like to look at the pictures!

Jul 27, 2011 08:20 AM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Ours was right next to an Olive Garden which was perfect ! The wait for a table often is between 30-45 minutes and everyone would go over to Borders with their pager!!!

Jul 27, 2011 02:42 PM