tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post1256581963818236241..comments2024-03-29T03:23:53.805-04:00Comments on pORTcITYdAILYpHOTO: Lost in BooksBirdmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-54431449554277047462015-01-12T13:27:45.800-05:002015-01-12T13:27:45.800-05:00Now that is a purty sight!
Now that is a purty sight!<br />Sharon Creechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297551991159941966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-40873069420261495522015-01-12T09:58:15.853-05:002015-01-12T09:58:15.853-05:00What? No electronic gadgets in sight? We do not se...What? No electronic gadgets in sight? We do not see this every day...VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186211344492845052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-79111230928881314822015-01-12T05:42:37.495-05:002015-01-12T05:42:37.495-05:00I've read somewhere that there are more booksh...I've read somewhere that there are more bookshops only in Paris than in all USA .I could not live in a country where there are no bookshops . We resist rather well to amazon here , and I'm proud of it. Malysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285965495493508425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-66230274959493400952015-01-11T22:02:48.708-05:002015-01-11T22:02:48.708-05:00That's inspiring. I was one of those kids who ...That's inspiring. I was one of those kids who read under the covers with a flashlight. My daughter reads to my little granddaughter every night, even though the only word she's managed so far is "doggie." Some people keep the torch burning.Bob Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276510331824603844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-48448123423451755002015-01-11T21:22:35.801-05:002015-01-11T21:22:35.801-05:00Looks like it was a good day.Looks like it was a good day.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-51670930428185916772015-01-11T21:04:03.439-05:002015-01-11T21:04:03.439-05:00Oh I do hope that the store continues to be succes...Oh I do hope that the store continues to be successful! Love seeing the kids reading on the couch!!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223040482420514208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-84648988309612673592015-01-11T19:39:30.660-05:002015-01-11T19:39:30.660-05:00Whether bookstores or libraries, it is hugely impo...Whether bookstores or libraries, it is hugely important that young people be encouraged to develop their imaginations through reading.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-45398845493755805962015-01-11T19:24:51.140-05:002015-01-11T19:24:51.140-05:00Nice to see these two young men enjoying their boo...Nice to see these two young men enjoying their books. Nothing like a great bookstore, or library, for that matter. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-91323206372160061712015-01-11T19:18:23.632-05:002015-01-11T19:18:23.632-05:00I love that some stores make browsing so comfortab...I love that some stores make browsing so comfortable. The one indy I can think of (in the next town over) is very packed with new and used books. Not much room to sit and hang out though they have a respectable selection for a smaller shop.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971991029290518107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-82902080568769029872015-01-11T17:30:36.446-05:002015-01-11T17:30:36.446-05:00This certainly looks like a comfortable bookshop, ...This certainly looks like a comfortable bookshop, and any way to get kids to read is a good thing. Hook them on it early, and they'll read for life.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-89333145606801572422015-01-11T15:48:11.987-05:002015-01-11T15:48:11.987-05:00Independent bookstores are in danger here too but ...Independent bookstores are in danger here too but our library system is extremely well used so that is encouraging! I have an e-reader but really prefer a book.RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-87479806100145591372015-01-11T15:07:45.980-05:002015-01-11T15:07:45.980-05:00Yeah, comfy chairs are history out here at both li...Yeah, comfy chairs are history out here at both libraries and bookstores due to the homeless situation. Our indie bookstore was established in the early 1900s, but there's nothing quaint about it anymore. Nice selection of books and then a second floor full of Hallmark stuff. Really don't understand what books and Hallmark might have in common, but then, I'm not a retailer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-54954759852443625882015-01-11T12:21:37.534-05:002015-01-11T12:21:37.534-05:00I distinctly remember when the reading bug got me ...I distinctly remember when the reading bug got me and I would spend hours at the library. No big sofas like this there either but, I loved being there. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-22921187162066390252015-01-11T11:14:02.972-05:002015-01-11T11:14:02.972-05:00Very few independent book stores left here in Okla...Very few independent book stores left here in Oklahoma and the Barnes and Nobles are turning themselves into something, I don't know what. The libraries are turning themselves into internet cafes for the homeless. <br /><br />I used to go to the local library weekly as a kid and come home with all sorts of books. Lots of Hardy Boys mysteries.Yogi♪♪♪https://www.blogger.com/profile/00411274031147372579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-48317991097214000552015-01-11T10:21:17.317-05:002015-01-11T10:21:17.317-05:00what a neat shot. we need more of this. :)what a neat shot. we need more of this. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-36562548452081161262015-01-11T09:21:29.263-05:002015-01-11T09:21:29.263-05:00I like to handle a book, read the first few pages,...I like to handle a book, read the first few pages, the back cover...before I buy it. Good to see kids enjoying books!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-77451708992828612752015-01-11T09:11:30.366-05:002015-01-11T09:11:30.366-05:00I really love a good old bookshop, we're lucky...I really love a good old bookshop, we're lucky enough to still have quite a few. I love to see young people reading :)PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-13766434890530537422015-01-11T08:26:50.131-05:002015-01-11T08:26:50.131-05:00I buy all my books online these days, I have a lib...I buy all my books online these days, I have a library card but I haven't used for several years. At the moment I am trying to read the latest William Gibson novel, but i'm finding it hard to concentrate on my reading.Stefan Janssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542072508543147268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-60627346887665090352015-01-11T07:33:08.353-05:002015-01-11T07:33:08.353-05:00John's Library is Burbank & we both love i...John's Library is Burbank & we both love it so much! And Longfellow, I was there in December & they had some books no one else on the coast had & it IS a wonderful place & such a great location!! I'm glad it was full of families! As you might guess, I love this post. Someday I'll have to tell you my relation to my town library during high school: Let's just say that perhaps I spent more time there than in school!! (My favorite high school book was Grapes of Wrath..)Sketchbook Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850319000824866265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-11808674491351168792015-01-11T06:36:51.209-05:002015-01-11T06:36:51.209-05:00Nothing like a good independent (fiercely) booksto...Nothing like a good independent (fiercely) bookstore. Ours are mostly gone, but the folks who patronize the local Barnes & Noble also like to sit about on couches and chairs with a cup of coffee while they read their favorite author's latest attempt at making sense of the world!Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806671613875975371.post-32122746712773206062015-01-11T05:37:07.967-05:002015-01-11T05:37:07.967-05:00From the appearance of their clothing, I'd say...From the appearance of their clothing, I'd say the weather outside must be helping. :-)Revrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906290746860646907noreply@blogger.com