tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post8840892946596928204..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: A Sad FarewellL.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-39844246771382794662014-04-07T18:39:45.009-07:002014-04-07T18:39:45.009-07:00Mary and Barry are closing the store so they can r...Mary and Barry are closing the store so they can retire. I don't know if they tried to sell, or just didn't want to.MarlynBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604302308775920829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-65857447909890392912014-04-07T17:30:16.669-07:002014-04-07T17:30:16.669-07:00I hope that the store's closing is a matter of...I hope that the store's closing is a matter of choice. I know things are hard for the indies. <br />In Minneapolis we are lucky to have "Once Upon a Crime" ). It is a treasure but I believe they (and other indies) are working hard to make a go of it.. I've learned that some people go to "Once..." and browse while making a list of books they want. They then go home and order from Amazon, etc. One of these folks admitted unashamedly that this is what they were doing. Decidedly uncool.<br />I hope these great businesses can carry on.<br />thanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558777613199490580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-68769528042045580012014-04-07T09:59:03.841-07:002014-04-07T09:59:03.841-07:00I think any well-run bookstore is a community asse...I think any well-run bookstore is a community asset, Peg. I think the need for independent bookstores is growing, and am dreaming of a wonderful new one opening nearby.<br />MarlynBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604302308775920829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-19859830635403272892014-04-07T09:57:50.193-07:002014-04-07T09:57:50.193-07:00It was certainly a bittersweet occasion, L.J.It was certainly a bittersweet occasion, L.J.MarlynBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604302308775920829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-61346859232843586992014-04-07T09:57:32.788-07:002014-04-07T09:57:32.788-07:00I agree with you that owning a business (especial...I agree with you that owning a business (especially a bookstore, which sounds like heaven to most booklovers) really takes over one's life. Which, I suppose, it not necessarily a bad thing!<br />MarlynBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604302308775920829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-60440398381598368202014-04-07T09:35:22.691-07:002014-04-07T09:35:22.691-07:00It's always sad to hear about the closing of a...It's always sad to hear about the closing of another bookstore. Maybe in a few months the need will be so great that a new one will open. One can dream...<br /><br />Denver's Tattered Cover has three locations and each of them, in my opinion, are community assets.Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-40926655408974227932014-04-07T07:50:39.078-07:002014-04-07T07:50:39.078-07:00It is sad to hear of this store's closing. Too...It is sad to hear of this store's closing. Too bad they couldn't find someone to carry on, but I completely understand wanting to retire. I think owning your own business sounds kind of romantic and liberating and it is exactly the opposite. Your life is truly not your own.<br /><br />At least you were able to visit one last time, and you had wonderful company. Gayle Carlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783449240138097315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-22152213890808407432014-04-07T07:23:06.177-07:002014-04-07T07:23:06.177-07:00Thanks for sharing. It's always fun to hear ab...Thanks for sharing. It's always fun to hear about author friends, but sad to learn of another indie store closing. L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.com