Tag: Bookstores
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The Closing of “My” Bookstore
As I write this, another bookstore is about to die. This, on its own, would be a tragedy in itself. For a booklover, the bookstore is almost as much a part of the experience as the book. From the rainbow of spines peppering the worn wooden shelves to the intoxicating odor of old paper, a…
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Beneath the Avalanche of Previously Read Pages
I have a very good memory for images and phrases. I have largely relied upon that memory when it comes to one of my favorite hobbies, used book stores. I will find a book by an author I like, or simply something sitting in the $1.00 bin that looks interesting. I will then mentally compare…