What do you love about book stores

Lkhoward · Post by **Lkhoward** » 03 Nov 2016, 23:46

With all the e readers now it seems more and more book stores are closing their doors. I love going to the book store I can get lost in those rows of topics for hours on end. I enjoy the peacefulness I feel when I'm in a book store.

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 04 Nov 2016, 00:09

Being surrounded by so many possibilities!

gali · Post by **gali** » 04 Nov 2016, 00:19

Looking through the shelves and finding gems I never knew existed!

Ashley 1820 · Post by **Ashley 1820** » 04 Nov 2016, 02:47

Book stores? oh.....I feel like I'm in heaven! The most interesting thing is....there are BOOKS!!!countless BOOKS!So many adventures waiting for me!what else do I need!

mupt02 · Post by **mupt02** » 12 Nov 2016, 21:18

I love that there is always something new to discover - an author I haven't read or a new book by a favorite author. There are endless possibilities and a world of adventures waiting.

Dondoug · Post by **Dondoug** » 12 Nov 2016, 22:23

I love to walk up and down the aisles and let my imagination run about.reading anything from self help to christianity to home improvements to horror and action

-- 12 Nov 2016, 22:25 --

Gravy wrote:Being surrounded by so many possibilities!

Lol aint this soo true

-- 12 Nov 2016, 22:37 --

It sucks though because im in a smalltown and as far as i know the only book store we had was hastings and even though they were over priced i still liked going there to look around

MrsCatInTheHat · Post by **MrsCatInTheHat** » 13 Nov 2016, 09:58

Walking around, see what pops out at me and discovering new options.

MarisaRose · Post by **MarisaRose** » 16 Nov 2016, 09:54

I agree with what other's have said! I love the endless possibilities of a bookstore. Although I enjoy online shopping at places like Amazon, it can never replace the feeling of browsing through a bookstore for hours. I have found so many great books from bookstore browsing that I never would have thought to read otherwise.

Jonos · Post by **Jonos** » 16 Nov 2016, 12:24

A lot of them are so cozy and comfortable. I love the ones that make me feel like I am walking into someones personal library. Being able to quietly browse up and down the aisles without a lot of random distractions is great too. Unlike a large retail chain or a mall you know just about everyone there is there for the same reason and because of a shared interest. I have also found a few thrift stores where their book sections feel much the same way.

Ripley3131 · Post by **Ripley3131** » 24 Nov 2016, 14:12

I don't always have enough money on me to buy a book at the time, but I still love the feel of walking into a book store and roaming. I don't ever start reading one unless I can afford to purchase it, because to me that would be a type of sacrilege, but I just enjoy the feel of being amongst all of those different works.
It probably sounds silly but it's like a spiritual experience.

LivreAmour217 · Post by **LivreAmour217** » 08 Dec 2016, 14:29

I feel so comfortable and at ease in a bookstore. They are quieter than most other stores, yet I've noticed that people seem to be much more friendly and talkative. Perhaps that's because us readers are all kindred spirits

lindsey_acosta · Post by **lindsey_acosta** » 08 Dec 2016, 15:28

I get so excited when I walk into a book store. I love the smell of books and the sound of pages being turned as I stroll through the aisles looking for my next book. There's something magical about being surrounded by so many different worlds and thoughts.

mrssettlemyer · Post by **mrssettlemyer** » 08 Dec 2016, 16:45

The cozy atmosphere and the smell of coffee are so very inviting when looking through a great book!

Kathyoxford · Post by **Kathyoxford** » 08 Dec 2016, 18:02

Book stores are like crack for me. My kids limit my exposure to them. I mean what's not to love! Every book you pick up is a new adventure waiting to happen. I read over 1000 pages per day so book stores allow me to expand my horizons on what to read. I've tried the online list but it's not the same.

mratdegraff91 · Post by **mratdegraff91** » 11 Dec 2016, 21:01

I love the atmosphere, the amount of books, the possibilities in each one to explore, take an adventure, or learn, and the joy that fills my heart. I can't leave any bookstore without buying at least one. My favorite bookstore was one I went to that had a place where you could sit in front of a fireplace and read or study. It was wonderful!