tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post7210860316560083552..comments2024-03-15T05:16:15.397-06:00Comments on Writing While the Rice Boils: In Praise of Independent BookstoresDebbie Maxwell Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-46994758697906034612011-06-29T11:07:58.611-06:002011-06-29T11:07:58.611-06:00The next time we visit New York City, we've go...The next time we visit New York City, we've got all kinds of bookstores on our list. :)<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-56699139365388055842011-06-29T07:25:31.779-06:002011-06-29T07:25:31.779-06:00That sounds like an incredible day! How wonderful...That sounds like an incredible day! How wonderful!S.M. Carrièrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568011755497760300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-73541795287696375642011-06-28T15:46:06.995-06:002011-06-28T15:46:06.995-06:00Janette-You're right about the people-watching...Janette-You're right about the people-watching. I'm always trying to get a glimpse of what book they're reading. Often, I'm surprised that the person doesn't 'match' the genre. With a writer for a mama, I'm guessing you and Katie will spend lots of time in bookstores.<br /><br />Donna-Too bad my kids are past the age for the book club, but it sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate their day and enjoy books, too!<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-45809293167758540422011-06-28T13:54:34.811-06:002011-06-28T13:54:34.811-06:00I love your daughter's idea of putting in the ...I love your daughter's idea of putting in the bookstore's name where she bought the book. Hopefully it will still be around when she takes her child with her visiting the bookstore.<br /><br />Okay, this is not an advertisement for Barnes and Noble, but they have a Kid's Book Club that offers birthday attention. The birthday freebies alone are worth it...free cupcake for your child at their cafe, discount on purchases and chance to make a free digital book online (through Tikatok) by your child. B & N's idea is to help you open your wallet. Just ignore that on your child's birthday and do a 'birthday thing' with them at a bookstore that offers the freebies. You might even want to buy a book they love! Great fun on a budget in a down turn economy.Donna Peruginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119371217968036772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-34425041540927299812011-06-28T13:39:27.140-06:002011-06-28T13:39:27.140-06:00What a fun day you had with your daughter. Great m...What a fun day you had with your daughter. Great mother-daughter bonding time!<br /><br />I adore the atmosphere of an independent bookstore. Makes me want to curl up and read, and also people-watch! It's always interesting to see who ends up in what aisle. Afterward, the experience and all of the impressions I took away from it make me want to write. <br /><br />BTW, I have a Katie, as well. She is still in diapers, but I hope when she is older, she'll want to hang out with Mommy at bookstores, too. :-)JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-17918378554105702982011-06-28T11:22:28.093-06:002011-06-28T11:22:28.093-06:00Definitely! The store is at the north end of the 1...Definitely! The store is at the north end of the 16th Street Mall, so after hanging in the bookstore you can jump on the free bus and cruise down to check out the rest of the mall.<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-49327796804155815542011-06-28T08:17:54.379-06:002011-06-28T08:17:54.379-06:00I've never been to the LoDo location. Now I...I've never been to the LoDo location. Now I'm thinking it's time for a family field trip!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.com