There’s was something magical about getting lost in a bookstore, the inviting nooks, and the thrill of discovering a new favorite story waiting on the shelves. Not so long ago, I could spend hours wandering through aisles, buying a new book and settling into a cozy chair, to let the world fade away as I read. While those days have changed with the rise of online shopping and the closure of beloved chains like Borders, the charm of bookstores isn’t entirely lost.
Some bookstores have managed to survive.
Many of the stores had these cozy nooks with comfy chairs and I would buy a book and hideaway enjoying the ambiance. I still remember the joy of flipping through pages. It's a sentiment that many book lovers share, especially with the shift toward online shopping and e-books.
Sadly, those days are all but gone. When Borders closed its doors, I thought to myself, I guess Amazon has won the war. Still there are some independent book shops that are surviving. I try and visit them when I see them. Barnes and Nobles still lives. I remember when I lived in New York, and went into Manhattan, one of my first stops was the Barnes and Nobles on Fifth Avenue. I loved that store.
With more time on my hands and the inability to sleep I have been reading a lot more. I think I mentioned I would share books that I have read and enjoyed with you.
I also love to read books that have the word "bookstore" in the title. I know it is a random way to choose books, but it seems to work well for me.
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