tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747271762156776839.post2462797337605529436..comments2023-10-26T03:57:52.601-04:00Comments on Jennifer's Den: Losses...Jennifer RPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13804020453735917745noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747271762156776839.post-10518419075031291192011-07-19T17:47:53.026-04:002011-07-19T17:47:53.026-04:00Or listen to a writer read or speak. Bookstores al...Or listen to a writer read or speak. Bookstores also need to offer space to book clubs and writer's groups.Jennifer RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804020453735917745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747271762156776839.post-77105896958451165312011-07-19T17:26:29.297-04:002011-07-19T17:26:29.297-04:00I remember visiting a book store in Seattle called...I remember visiting a book store in Seattle called "The Third Place" that I absolutely loved, and not because it was a book store. It was also a great coffee shop and as I recall they had an amazing pastry shop there as well, far better stocked than any B&N cafe I've ever seen. But what also got me was the fact they sold used books (!) and they had plenty of seating for just sitting and perusing through books. They also had a philosophy. Apparently the term "The Third Place" refers to one of the three places everyone needs - a place to live, a place to work, and a place to socialize. And this store obviously worked hard to live up to that idea.<br /><br />It's a shame about Borders closing, but like you, I more often buy physical books these days with B&N gift cards, and when I go to a book store, it's because I want to sit, relax, and enjoy a nice drink.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.com