Y’know how in pirate movies when the ship is being chased, they just start dumping everything overboard so that they can go faster? I think this is the plan with the Bookstore: close under performing locations in the hope that the chain itself can stay afloat.
January 4, 2009
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I would like to see more independent and specialist bookstores but I think if Borders is struggling i’m probably on a pipe dream.
Comment by Adele — January 4, 2009 @ 9:06 am
Well, you can always go back to making regular donations at the “clinic.”
Comment by tfg — January 4, 2009 @ 10:12 am
Gah! Did I put you out of work too?! I’m such a horrid individual!
Comment by Ida — January 4, 2009 @ 12:40 pm