tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13002022.post3178698327206913974..comments2023-10-05T06:28:29.938-07:00Comments on Bookseller Chick: Destination Bookstores: Hitting the Mystery SpotBookseller Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740546395821645741noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13002022.post-42543963358629110422007-04-06T18:57:00.000-07:002007-04-06T18:57:00.000-07:00I don't like bookstores that are too small, so tha...I don't like bookstores that are too small, so that every minute or so someone is squeezing past me. We've got a small independent like that, and even though they stock a good range of books, it puts me off going there.<BR/>I need one store that stocks a wide range of writing books - here in Melbourne, Australia, that's Borders.<BR/>I love bookstores that display books in a way that makes them easy to see and pick up. Grub Street has long shelves along the front of the upright shelves where they lay books face-up - the ones they think are "good reads". It's where I discovered Barbara Kingsolver many years ago. Nothing like finding a great writer whose work you love. That's what a good store does for me - introduces me to new books and writers in an inviting, relaxed way.Sherrylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405534589743973581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13002022.post-55412734020981236482007-03-30T11:27:00.000-07:002007-03-30T11:27:00.000-07:00This might be contradictory but I look for books t...This might be contradictory but I look for books that are not on the shelves of other bookstores, for example a Borders or B&N typically carry the big sellers in front that a smaller indie might have but not necessarily exhibit. But, this only works for comparison.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.hoodpublishing.com" REL="nofollow">The Hood Company</A>bhaddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00544038923263821686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13002022.post-65219491639779384722007-03-29T06:15:00.000-07:002007-03-29T06:15:00.000-07:00Oohh.. somebody else who's SoHo Crime fan! You're...Oohh.. somebody else who's SoHo Crime fan! You're right... those covers always look great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13002022.post-42938271901211870222007-03-28T16:53:00.000-07:002007-03-28T16:53:00.000-07:00I am a fan of mysteries so I enjoy the indie books...I am a fan of mysteries so I enjoy the indie bookstores that serve that niche. I love Murder By the Book because of the way it is divided. I can go to the romantic suspense section and not find true crime.<BR/>It works for me. The only trouble is that I have to come into to town to buy their books and with traffic... I only make it in 3 times a year. I usually go away with atleast 5 books though.;)Diane Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372257372993167544noreply@blogger.com