Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Ten Loveable Things about Brick and Mortar Bookstores-- from Buzzfeed

10 Lovable Things About Brick-And-Mortar Bookstores

Ordering online or downloading through your e-reader may be convenient, but nothing compares to the magic of a real bookstore. posted on

1. The sense of community

The sense of community
Yeah, you can shop online, but online retailers aren’t a crucial part of your local community and probably don’t remember that the last time you were in you bought like, five paranormal romance novels. (No judgment.)

2. Staff picks!

Staff picks!
How else would you find out what John S. was reading this week? He loves magical realism too!

3. Author events

Author events
Get your fangirl (or fanboy) on!

4. The cafe

The cafe
That crisp bookstore air DEFINITELY affects how the espresso comes out. Just sayin’.

5. The luxury of browsing

The luxury of browsing
Flickr: specialkrb / Karen Blumberg
Nothing better than holding a book in your hands, flipping through it, and getting a whiff of that amazing book smell.

6. Discoverability

Discoverability
It’s possible that you haven’t even heard of your next favorite book.

7. Helpful staff

Helpful staff
“I’m looking for something that’s a little Fay Weldon or P.G. Wodehouse, but maybe with some steampunk influences. You have something in mind? Oh, really?” (These people are amazing.)

8. The nerdy stuff that ISN’T books

The nerdy stuff that ISN'T books
Where else can you find witty and urbane literary greeting cards? Book cover tee shirts? Tote bags galore?

9. They are the best places to spend time

They are the best places to spend time
You can leisurely browse to your heart’s content, find your next literary love, and never have to worry about getting hurried out.

10. That bookstore vibe

That bookstore vibe
Bookstores are the perfect mix of highbrow and entertaining, elegant and geeky, thrilling and comforting. I defy you to find a better retail experience.

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