tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post1655290490744302031..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Shopping IndependentSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-91919244573656645722009-03-29T13:48:00.000-04:002009-03-29T13:48:00.000-04:00Yay, congrats on your indie find! I love shopping ...Yay, congrats on your indie find! I love shopping at indie bookstores and am lucky that I have several around me. I still go to Borders & B&N because of the coupons though. Sigh. It's tough.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-74478103174693847132009-03-28T08:22:00.000-04:002009-03-28T08:22:00.000-04:00Beth - I knew there had to be something good out t...Beth - I knew there had to be something good out there that I wasn't finding. I am inspired to find more!<BR/><BR/>Violetcrush - that is a great habit of getting into. I'm going to try to remember to do it more often!<BR/><BR/>Melissa - having grown up in a small town, I know what you mean. The best thing we had going for us was a cute little country library.<BR/><BR/>Matt - I'm definitely keeping tabs on this place. I have a manic, hectic pace usually, but I need to take the time to go over there and treat myself. I will give updates! BTW, you have been inspiring me to do this for ages. I know you, like my sister, and big indie people!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-10926102548946198102009-03-27T23:12:00.000-04:002009-03-27T23:12:00.000-04:00I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am th...I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am that you have found this jewel of an indie! Woohoo! You can always stop by on the way home after picking up the kids.<BR/><BR/>As you might have known by now, I love indies and will always support my local indies. They're bookstores with an edge, depending on the owner/staff's taste and favorites. I am sure I'll hear more about this place, right? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1878642329289130912009-03-26T22:34:00.000-04:002009-03-26T22:34:00.000-04:00See what fun you can have when you wander off expo...See what fun you can have when you wander off exporing instead of walking around on auto pilot? I was just thinking the other day that I have never been past my street in our neighborhood - I hear there's actually a lake a few streets down ;0)<BR/><BR/>I hated On The Road and loved Night. Extremes are good for the brain.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-41897041490842539912009-03-26T10:48:00.000-04:002009-03-26T10:48:00.000-04:00I wish we had cool bookstores where I live. Unfor...I wish we had cool bookstores where I live. Unfortunately that is a major drawback of a small town.<BR/><BR/>I love Night! It is on my keeper shelf.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-819383130035127722009-03-26T08:39:00.000-04:002009-03-26T08:39:00.000-04:00This is such a cute little store. I always go arou...This is such a cute little store. I always go around looking for new bookstores, especially when I am at a new place. It's so much fun. Glad you found this place...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-17978184971309999262009-03-26T08:26:00.000-04:002009-03-26T08:26:00.000-04:00What a SUPER store. Lucky, lucky you. If I'm ever ...What a SUPER store. Lucky, lucky you. If I'm ever in your area, you'll find me in that store!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39562970718300869172009-03-26T05:39:00.000-04:002009-03-26T05:39:00.000-04:00Kath - oh, there is no better excuse to spend when...Kath - oh, there is no better excuse to spend when it is your friend's place! I have a friend that owns his own wine store...don't even get me started! I have heard you talk about Micawbers. I'll check out their site!<BR/><BR/>Jackie - they don't have a huge selection, but what they had seemed quality.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-76310998545160471812009-03-26T05:37:00.000-04:002009-03-26T05:37:00.000-04:00Melody - Borders is OK...better than a stick in th...Melody - Borders is OK...better than a stick in the eye. Maybe a bit overpriced without those darned coupons.<BR/><BR/>Dawn - I didn't photograph it, but they have a wonderful kids section, with little kid-sized chairs and everything. I'm going to keep my eyes open for kid events for sure!<BR/><BR/>Dar - You are right, it just isn't the same. I'm on a mission to find more. They must be there somewhere, just hiding.<BR/><BR/>Gavin - Yeah, you guys have it all going on out there! The whole state is hip and happening!<BR/><BR/>Wendy - It is definitely cozy. I'll be going back, perhaps for the glass of wine and the couch!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-57091696948875234952009-03-26T05:03:00.000-04:002009-03-26T05:03:00.000-04:00That looks like a great book store - I hope you fi...That looks like a great book store - I hope you find lots of great books there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-81614631060980667262009-03-26T01:36:00.000-04:002009-03-26T01:36:00.000-04:00I'm lucky enough to have a friend who owns a books...I'm lucky enough to have a friend who owns a bookstore. (Guilt free buying when it is going toward your friend's business.) I'll admit to occasional out-of-print/way-too-effin'-expensive-to-buy-new purchases from <A HREF="http://www.alibris.com/" REL="nofollow">Alibris</A>, but other than that, all my book biz goes to Micawbers. Independent book stores are a dying breed that need our support. I could do a soap box speech about supporting independent locally owned business, but I will save that for some other time.<BR/><BR/>They just started a little bloggy-poo themselves. Check it our here: <A HREF="http://micawbers.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Mr. Micawber Enters the Internets</A><BR/><BR/>(Oh, and San, you will be envious to know that there is a cute little wine shop right next door!)Kathie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11855869667016065649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-66992668367750746382009-03-25T23:33:00.000-04:002009-03-25T23:33:00.000-04:00I love the name of the store: Urban Think. And it...I love the name of the store: Urban Think. And it looks like a cozy place to visit and shop.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-8238884308758870632009-03-25T23:26:00.000-04:002009-03-25T23:26:00.000-04:00What a wonderful find! We are lucky in Seattle, w...What a wonderful find! We are lucky in Seattle, we have many independent bookstores, some with great cafes.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-56766790029893203032009-03-25T22:44:00.000-04:002009-03-25T22:44:00.000-04:00How awesome! It looks great. Our big chain here ...How awesome! It looks great. Our big chain here does have little areas set up but it just isn't the same. I'm so glad you found this for yourself.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-34399459174460980662009-03-25T21:58:00.000-04:002009-03-25T21:58:00.000-04:00How fun to go exploring and discover such treasure...How fun to go exploring and discover such treasure!<BR/><BR/>I wonder if they have kids events you could take your children to; walking distance to school, very nice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-3941778287063408742009-03-25T21:07:00.000-04:002009-03-25T21:07:00.000-04:00Look what you've found! Another bookstore! ;D The ...Look what you've found! Another bookstore! ;D <BR/><BR/>The place looks cozy to me. I want a bookstore like that where I can just read, have a cup of coffee/tea at a little cozy corner and people-watch at times. Sadly, I haven't come across one near my place. Our Borders do have a cafe but it seems a little commercialized to me... <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this with us, Sandy!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com