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Originally Posted by Ntsimp
As far as I'm concerned, no one has yet come up with a replacement for the experience of discovering new books by wandering the physical bookshelves, whether at a bookstore or a library. It's why I still love Barnes & Noble. Amazon can't do that. Goodreads can't do it. I suppose it's possible in principle, but it hasn't happened yet.
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"experience of discovering new books by wandering the physical bookshelves"
Amen. Amen!
I loved going to the local small
newstand in a small college town nearby, but then the owner died. We used to talk Sci Fi books and authors all the time. He knew what the authors were up to. He asked me once if I wanted him to call me when some came in.
I told him,
"No, I want the pleasure of scanning the rack and the surprise and excitement of seeing a new title."
It was a small store, so it didn't get everything, and then I would drive 25 miles one way to a BAM and 35 another way to a B&N. Now both those stores are considerably reduced in their offerings.