I used to love shopping in brick and mortar bookstores. Then I went to the giant B&N near me to shop for a birthday present for my sweetie. I wanted to pick him up the first few books in a sci-fi/fantasy series. Not a particular one, just wanted to browse the section and see what looked interesting. I was excited to go to the store, and then had a horrible time. The place was so badly stocked I struggled to find a present. The series idea was right out, as they stocked many copies of later books in all the series I looked at, but didn't have the first one or two.
Eventually I ended up getting him a book of short stories and a couple of magazines. I left thinking it all would have been easier if I'd just gone to Amazon in the first place. I used to like going to big bookstores, and I remember that fondly, but the stores have changed so much that it isn't fun like it used to be. Sure, if I was looking for a stuffed animal, some music, and a cappuccino, I'd be all set. I enjoyed independent bookstores when I lived in a larger city, but there have never been any where I live now.
I don't know about all the B&Ns, but if the one near me closes, they'll only have themselves to blame.
Eventually I ended up getting him a book of short stories and a couple of magazines. I left thinking it all would have been easier if I'd just gone to Amazon in the first place. I used to like going to big bookstores, and I remember that fondly, but the stores have changed so much that it isn't fun like it used to be. Sure, if I was looking for a stuffed animal, some music, and a cappuccino, I'd be all set. I enjoyed independent bookstores when I lived in a larger city, but there have never been any where I live now.
I don't know about all the B&Ns, but if the one near me closes, they'll only have themselves to blame.