tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337206901491734394.post7835892782421185144..comments2024-03-22T01:00:38.320-04:00Comments on I.N.K.: The Demise of Our Intellectual PlaygroundsLinda Salzmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217322360480267856noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337206901491734394.post-26006867703835615622013-04-23T14:12:26.593-04:002013-04-23T14:12:26.593-04:00Ms. Yingling, I agree that it's great to have ...Ms. Yingling, I agree that it's great to have access to books, wherever you can get them is great. I was really talking about how bookstores themselves add to the community of neighborhoods. It's important for people who choose to spend their money on books to have somewhere to go and a way to express its importance as a place in a vibrant community. Intellectuals want a place to go and feel accepted and a vital part of the local culture as much as athletes want a really well-maintained field to play on (to enjoy and draw in other good athletes.)I'm not sure if readers haven't been willing to spend the money it takes to support these stores or if they simply weren't valued enough in general.<br /><br />Linda Salzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217322360480267856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337206901491734394.post-30657526764718180262013-04-23T13:58:12.017-04:002013-04-23T13:58:12.017-04:00Deborah, The store was called,"Books, Bytes, ...Deborah, The store was called,"Books, Bytes, and Beyond"<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Linda Salzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217322360480267856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337206901491734394.post-72707002546902251042013-04-23T10:55:42.139-04:002013-04-23T10:55:42.139-04:00I understand your pain, but I don't really fee...I understand your pain, but I don't really feel it. My parents never allowed us to buy books, and we never went to bookstores. We had books, but they were all hand-me-downs or from school orders. When I was old enough to buy books myself, I would always get used copies at rummage and library sales. We did, however, always go to the library and read a ton. this is not good for book sales, but it worked fine for reading. I don't know if this makes you feel better or worse. It's always hard to lose places you love.Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337206901491734394.post-75039262719945647322013-04-23T09:44:22.509-04:002013-04-23T09:44:22.509-04:00P.S.What is the name of this store?P.S.What is the name of this store?Deborah Heiligmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894150394598699172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337206901491734394.post-68848952852041269672013-04-23T09:43:05.329-04:002013-04-23T09:43:05.329-04:00Linda,
This is so sad. I keep thinking that with ...Linda, <br />This is so sad. I keep thinking that with fewer chains, the Indies have a chance. But as they dwindle, so does my hope. Let's keep as many brick and mortar bookstores around as possible!There is NOTHING like a book-loving, book-knowing person putting the right book in a kid's hands. Librarians, teachers, book-store owners and workers--we cannot lose them. Deborah Heiligmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894150394598699172noreply@blogger.com