tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post1210270101389681551..comments2024-03-08T09:09:27.748-05:00Comments on Tara Tyler Talks: writing a book - Where am I gonna sell it?Tara Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-35719375301584769952011-07-26T11:29:52.188-04:002011-07-26T11:29:52.188-04:00Your ideas are good and I'm glad you wrote to ...Your ideas are good and I'm glad you wrote to them. So many people never get that far.<br /><br />I don't think this is the death of books or bookstores. I think Borders was too big and they should have started cutting back on inventory and store sizes a while ago. The most expensive part of their store is usually the real estate.<br /><br />A great place for cheap books I found? A large number of local libraries have used book stores to help with funds to buy new books for their shelves.<br /><br />HMGHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-27725045674555003202011-07-23T23:03:40.205-04:002011-07-23T23:03:40.205-04:00thanks for the encouragement! i love my paperbacks...thanks for the encouragement! i love my paperbacks! but now I'm in the older generation, I suppose...<br /><br />we shall see what happens!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-34572717966105193672011-07-23T08:52:01.681-04:002011-07-23T08:52:01.681-04:00I think you have some pretty great ideas. A more ...I think you have some pretty great ideas. A more interactive place would make it more popular.<br /><br />I think that's why my local bookstores are holding on - each one offers something unique.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-66147758858058776252011-07-23T06:32:55.507-04:002011-07-23T06:32:55.507-04:00Interesting idea. Maybe they will listen. Maybe ...Interesting idea. Maybe they will listen. Maybe it will work. Good on you for sending in the letter.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-24607939726145413222011-07-23T06:03:14.418-04:002011-07-23T06:03:14.418-04:00There's nothing to beat the ambience of a book...There's nothing to beat the ambience of a bookstore , with thousands of books on shelves waiting for potential customers !<br />And the leisurely act of browsing/perusing ... cannot be replaced !MISHhttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/bluebell-sss-prompt-no-6-dog-elephant/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-68370856005745169702011-07-23T02:35:06.331-04:002011-07-23T02:35:06.331-04:00I haven't really thought about it much, but I ...I haven't really thought about it much, but I thought you had some cool ideas!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-26553370437652976242011-07-23T00:06:28.352-04:002011-07-23T00:06:28.352-04:00I love bookstores of all scales, from the little h...I love bookstores of all scales, from the little hole in the wall places to the giants. For me, it's the atmosphere that keeps me coming back, the actual physical pleasure of a book in my hands. I would love to see them embrace a more social aspect--offer more author's nights, book clubs. Also, I would love to see a brick and mortar store offer social media training and develop a "curriculum" on how to get the best out of literature and connecting with other like minded readers via the internet. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right?julie feddersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621537183935460781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-720092481499786032011-07-22T22:52:53.051-04:002011-07-22T22:52:53.051-04:00I agree with the Nicki Elson, definitely sounds li...I agree with the Nicki Elson, definitely sounds like a cool place to hang out. I'm heartbroken by the close of Borders, my crit group actually meets there weekly. It was my absolute favorite store. I hope someone is innovative...great ideas!Nicole McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467516937078644466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-56781778207429410262011-07-22T20:56:56.396-04:002011-07-22T20:56:56.396-04:00there is a way to help bookstores stay in business...there is a way to help bookstores stay in business (besides or in addition to your suggestions, which are AWESOME!): buy actual books. Frequent your local bookstore and buy a book or two. I have a wonderful award winning bookstore in my town and I frequent it as often as possible. My nieces and nephews NEVER get toys from me. They get books. I know it's hard to resist that button that downloads the latest ebook but if you/me/everyone can resist some of the time and buy the real book maybe bookstores will survive. I hope they do. because I love books, actual books. <br /><br />thanks for this post :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-67696134796767761652011-07-22T17:15:38.875-04:002011-07-22T17:15:38.875-04:00I love the bookstore and my crit group meets at a ...I love the bookstore and my crit group meets at a B&N, so I'd hate to see it go away. You have some great ideas.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-57107594003663462262011-07-22T13:07:33.290-04:002011-07-22T13:07:33.290-04:00I like your ideas. I think something needs to hap...I like your ideas. I think something needs to happen and I don't want more bookstores going out of business. :(<br /><a href="http://wingedwriter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Blog</a>Catherine Dentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771249741266703689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-65902042485761573292011-07-22T12:29:52.768-04:002011-07-22T12:29:52.768-04:00Good for you hon! The loss of Borders makes me wan...Good for you hon! The loss of Borders makes me wanna weep.<br /><br />NinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079822179925319286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-81012841734781233242011-07-22T12:08:43.712-04:002011-07-22T12:08:43.712-04:00I think your idea is innovative and would definite...I think your idea is innovative and would definitely be the kind of place I'd like to hang out. I agree that even people who've purchased primarily on-line are going to miss the opportunity to stand amongst the books and "try them on." I hope this ends up boding well for smaller, mom & pop places that are already more about the experience than the bottom line. But they'll have to be nimble and willing to change the old formula to incorporate new technology. I'd circulate your idea to independent book stores in your area.<br /><br />What I also find very interesting about your idea is to somehow give the stores a cut of on-line sales that result from the customer perusing its collection. How to get Amazon to play along...Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.com