TNG: The Stuff of Dreams

[JWolf]

E-DUB wrote:

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Every time you read an E-book, a bookstore clerk loses their job.

Then I've been putting entire stores out of business. Kewl shit!

[Judith Sisko]

E-DUB wrote:

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Every time you read an E-book, a bookstore clerk loses their job.

I don't think that's true. Last time I was in a B&N, I saw jigsaw puzzles, stuffed animals and other toys, board games, stationary, greeting cards, wrapping paper, gift-y things like wall plaques, desk items and the like... not to mention their coffee shop/baked goods area.

[Christopher]

Not to mention that B&N stores sell Nook e-book readers. When I go to the local B&N store, they're always promoting the Nook in their front window and displays.

[rfmcdpei]

Christopher wrote:

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Not to mention that B&N stores sell Nook e-book readers. When I go to the local B&N store, they're always promoting the Nook in their front window and displays.

Indigo in Canada, B&N's local version, has been doing the same.

Briefly, any book stores that survive are having to transition from selling books only to selling anything book-related, whether items or experences.

[DEWLine]

Some of those stores are still managing to make a go of it with the actual books, I'm noticing. Although the experiences of weekly workshops in those bookstores is certainly helping matters in several instances.