I read an interesting article today titled: What Are Independent Bookstores Really Good For? published on Slate.com in May 2006. It might have been two years ago, but writer Tyler Cowen’s article is still relevant in 2008. He writes:
Ever since the rise of the book superstore in the 1990s, we have been flooded with lamentations [...]
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Supporting Independent Booksellers
BBAW – Need Another Reason to Participate?
Book Blogger Appreciation Week is loaded with giveaways and prizes. And all you have to do to play is visit My Friend Amy’s Blog frequently from September 15th through the 19th.
Here is the “official” list of goodies:
A HUGE thank you to Hachette Book Group, Penguin Group USA, Harlequin, The B&B Media Group, Shera of [...]
BBAW – Finalists in Three Categories
Caribousmom will be presenting the winners in three categories this week for BBAW:
Funniest/Most Humorous Blog
Most Eclectic Taste
Best Non-Fiction Blog
All the nominees are wonderful – but I’ll let you judge for yourself! Below are highlights of each of the blogs nominated in all three categories.
1. There are five wonderful finalists in the category of Funniest/Most Humorous [...]
BBAW – Schedule of Award Announcements
The winners in all categories will be announced this week. Below is the schedule of announcements and where to find them.
Wednesday, September 17th by 10:00 AM PST
Visit Age 30+: A Lifetime in Books to see who won for:
Best Meme/Event
Best Commenter/Best Commentator
Visit Booking Mama to see who won for:
Best Design
Best Book Club
Wednesday, September 17th by 5:00 [...]
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