tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post3070856210627918179..comments2023-12-03T02:23:04.995-08:00Comments on Blue Eye Books: Bookish Discussions: The Beauty of BookstoresLaura @BlueEyeBookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-50628135684007435932015-03-08T11:11:27.538-07:002015-03-08T11:11:27.538-07:00Haha I'm just picturing this in my head - you ...Haha I'm just picturing this in my head - you carrying around an extra empty suitcase for all the books you buy! That's awesome! True book lover spirit right there :DLaura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-48848013423081609192015-03-08T11:10:21.523-07:002015-03-08T11:10:21.523-07:00Wait wait hold the phone!! You can take as many b...Wait wait hold the phone!! You can take as many books as you want FOR FREE?? Mind. Blown. Like seriously. I'm so jealous right now!<br /><br />I read faster on my kindle as well although nothing can beat that paper smell :DLaura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-31022917033780987012015-03-08T11:08:14.418-07:002015-03-08T11:08:14.418-07:00Why is it that every library except mine has this ...Why is it that every library except mine has this limit? It sounds like a terrible thing but that would actually help me SO much! Living in the country isn't all bad... except for the lack of random bookstores...Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-84742747159261303372015-03-08T11:06:23.173-07:002015-03-08T11:06:23.173-07:00Aw yeah that is really sad :(
That is my city!! ...Aw yeah that is really sad :(<br /><br />That is my city!! Can I just move there please?? :D<br /><br />You've been to so many! Maybe that should be my next vacation... just travel around the county and go to all the indie bookstores I find. That is like the book lovers dream vacation :)Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-6203503633521846762015-03-08T11:04:24.372-07:002015-03-08T11:04:24.372-07:00Seriously?? You lucky duck!! That must be awesom...Seriously?? You lucky duck!! That must be awesome - go browse for a couple hours then hop on next door to read the entire thing with food and hot beverages (food and books totally go together!). I want that book shop!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-77202432143486330762015-03-08T11:02:33.153-07:002015-03-08T11:02:33.153-07:00Me too! I keep hearing from people how awesome th...Me too! I keep hearing from people how awesome they are and I haven't really been to any myself :( Oh wow that's a loooong time... Is it terrible I'm glad I don't live in the Philippines just because of that? Haha it's the same for me! They just don't understand :DLaura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-35538629121821672562015-03-07T15:16:01.387-08:002015-03-07T15:16:01.387-08:00I love bookstores a lot! Whenever I go outside of ...I love bookstores a lot! Whenever I go outside of this country back home to England (we don't have English language book bookstores here) I always buy a load of books and lug them back. Otherwise I am stuck to buying things online instead. But yes, I love them and they can be beautiful as well!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-11696321318833281522015-03-06T13:12:39.799-08:002015-03-06T13:12:39.799-08:00I have three favorite bookstores. One is Ukazoo. I...I have three favorite bookstores. One is Ukazoo. It's primarily a used bookstore where you can sell your books to them as well. They have a huge selection, especially of sci-fi and fantasy. They are also really cool there and have a nice atmosphere. The other bookstore is Daedalus. It's got really great discounts on books and it's nice and big. The third "store" is called The Book Thing and it's really just a warehouse where you can take books for free. People drop off their books and they get vaguely organized by volunteers. You can take as many as you want. I can always find cool stuff there.<br /><br />I read mostly ebooks now though so I haven't gone to bookstores quite as much. I read faster on my Kindle and I like to read at night in bed when it's dark so it's great for that.<br /><br />Cayt @ <a href="http://www.cayt.com" rel="nofollow">Vicarious Caytastrophe</a>Caythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568532592059128143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-50628044912245218572015-03-06T12:07:46.914-08:002015-03-06T12:07:46.914-08:00I rarely get out and we don't have any indepen...I rarely get out and we don't have any independent bookstores nearby either, so I mostly go online for buying books, or my school library which has a lovely collection <3 though you can only take out 3 at a time... I wish there was more nearby but that's the problem with living in the middle of the countryside!<br /><br />Most recent post on Enchanted by YA: http://enchantedbyya.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/review-blood-and-feathers-blood-and.htmlAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06843689281967857645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-85896014408257112992015-03-06T09:24:42.623-08:002015-03-06T09:24:42.623-08:00I love indie bookstores and write reviews of the o...I love indie bookstores and write reviews of the ones I visit!! I try to make a point of visiting indie bookstores in new towns or cities I visit. I know of several indie bookstores that have closed over the years and it is sad to see them go.<br /><br />When I lived in the Santa Barbara, California area the chain bookstores closed and there were only indie bookstores, which was awesome!<br /><br />So what do I love about indie bookstores?? I love that they have monthly book club meet ups, author events/signings, staff picks/recommendations, that they each have their own unique style and are passionate about books.<br /><br />Do I have a favorite bookstore? Oy, I'm not sure... I've never thought about it.<br /><br />Some of ones I've enjoyed visiting over the years are as follows:<br /><br />* Bart's Books in Ojai, California --- Used Bookstore and it's unique as it is outdoors, with great sitting areas and the last time I was there they even had a cat as a mascot! http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2012/01/barts-books-in-ojai-california.html<br />* The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles, California. It's been a few years since I've been there, but I loved that they have tons of events, coffee/espresso for sale, huge bookstore with unique layout and decor, large bargain book section, and they even sell records! http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2012/02/last-bookstore-in-downtown-los-angeles.html<br />* The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale, Arizona. They are a specialty bookstore that primarily focuses on the mystery/suspense/thriller genre and have tons of author events. http://poisonedpen.com/<br />* Elaine's Book Mark Paperback in Escondido, CA. This is a HUGE used bookstore. http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-book-mark-paperback-book-exchange.html<br />* Granada Books in downtown Santa Barbara, California. Nice events and ope late hours. http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2013/08/granada-books-new-independent-bookstore.html<br /><br />This is a very short list of interesting bookstores that I have visited and liked... I could share more. But am now inspired to make my own post of favorite bookstores.Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-70752206540803503252015-03-06T05:34:59.871-08:002015-03-06T05:34:59.871-08:00I have one independent book store near me. It is a...I have one independent book store near me. It is a bit small, but it feels really cozy that way; and it is right near both a bagel and a coffee shop so there are great snacks that you can get after buying a nice little paperback. I really love it! Gabs @ My Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011729195070393958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-30385176581827399702015-03-06T00:15:08.226-08:002015-03-06T00:15:08.226-08:00I haven't been to any independent bookstore ye...I haven't been to any independent bookstore yet but I'm hoping to visit one soon if ever I get to find one. I mostly buy my books at the local physical book stores because if I order it online, it would take a month to be delivered here in the Philippines. I just love the feeling of walking into one and see these rows and rows of books. I'd be there for hours and my mom or whoever I'm with would always tell me to hurry up.<br /><br />Danna @ <a href="areadinghabit.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A Reading Habit</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com