I just read this article in The Atlantic (the Atlantic has opened its archives by the way) about how great the chain bookstores are. I feel a little dirty now. Yes, the author makes some valid points, but she also doesn’t mention that the publishers often pay the chains for placement of their books in windows and displays. I’m glad that the non-urban areas of the country now have access to books, but I also know that most of the money spent in my store will stay in the local economy. Money spent at Barnes and Noble? Not so much. I’m glad it’s Friday and that my blog is working again.
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Adieu Frank Wilson!
I’ve been a big fan of Frank Wilson’s tenure at the Philadephia Inquirer. Where so many other newspaper people seemed blind, Wilson had the foresight to harvest the minds of literary bloggers for reviews. He says his last day at the paper will be this Friday. Hopefully he’s found something else grand to do.
Congratulations to the Written Nerd!
Jessica Stockton Bagnulo, one of the most dedicated and enthusiastic booksellers I know (plus a great blogger), just won the $15,000 PowerUp! Award for her business plan for opening a book store in Brooklyn. She’s getting coverage everywhere which is just what she needs for a successful independent store. I know she’s a ways off from opening her dream store, but I can’t wait to visit it one day.
Bookdwarf 