Comments on: The future of bookstores … https://www.jenniferestep.com/the-future-of-bookstores/ New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:45:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Jennifer Estep https://www.jenniferestep.com/the-future-of-bookstores/#comment-19337 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:45:38 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/?p=3224#comment-19337 In reply to Kathy.

You’re welcome. Libraries are some of my favorite places. 😉

That’s a good point — there’s no reason not to take advantage of both libraries and bookstores. I say get your book fix anywhere you can. LOL.

]]> By: Kathy https://www.jenniferestep.com/the-future-of-bookstores/#comment-19336 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:35:52 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/?p=3224#comment-19336 Thanks for the library plug- we know how great they and we love you authors when you come to visit too!
I use a small independent bookstore for the most part-she barely has room for her books, never mind programming! But I know the local chains do things on a regular basis so why not? A lot of my library patrons take advantage of the bookstore programs then come see me for their books-the best of both worlds!

]]> By: Jennifer Estep https://www.jenniferestep.com/the-future-of-bookstores/#comment-19333 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:41:45 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/?p=3224#comment-19333 In reply to Amy.

No problem. You know how much I love libraries. 😉

Exactly! There are always tons of events at all my local libraries, especially with all the kids’ programs in the summer. And they’re almost all free. Libraries are a great community resource, and I wonder if bookstores will shift to being that as well (at least in part).

]]> By: Amy https://www.jenniferestep.com/the-future-of-bookstores/#comment-19332 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:34:42 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/?p=3224#comment-19332 Thanks for the library push! 😉

We have a strict “no shushing” policy here at my library. I refuse to let this be one of those uber-quiet crypts that no one wants to visit. We have programs here all the time and have really become more of a community center than just a library (a trend that needs to continue if we are to continue, I think.)

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