Although I'd like a big, new fitness center in TV, I'd truly hate to lose B&N; its one of my favorite places. But I guess the handwriting is probably on the wall; with all the kindles, nooks, ebooks, etc catching on, its probably just a matter of time before the big retail bookstores start closing down.
I try to buy at least one new release hardcover book a month, usually nonfiction, at B&N. I'm in a B&N membership club and receive a 40% discount on hardcover bestsellers, plus they send coupons for another 15%. I read the books quickly and then list them on Amazon for sale. Right now, I'm reading President Bush's "Decision Points", which should sell quickly for about $16, used, on Amazon next week.
My wife and I go for coffee and sweets at the B&N cafe maybe once a week--Starbucks coffee and a nice atmosphere!!!. Some people will pull a big pile of magazines or books from the shelves, thumb through them, and leave them on the table for the employees to clean up. Shouldn't bother me, but it does for some reason.
Hey, I'm a worrier by nature, so the prospect of B&N closing will give me something to worry about. Great!!!
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