RIP Hometown Borders
Feb. 22nd, 2011 08:24 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
polychrome_penSeriously...I was a little depressed to see the Borders Books closest to my hometown on the chopping block after the company filed for bankruptcy.
All through my college years, that Borders was where I did most of my book shopping. Maybe it was all the generous coupons that they sent (free) to Borders Rewards members, but I barely shopped at the close Barnes and Noble after this store opened. I have many fond memories of unearthing the latest Disney Fairies book in the chaotic children's section, or using a 40% off coupon to get a great graphic novel or two that I had been eyeing for ages. And of course, it was the store where I met Jamie Lee Curtis while she was there for a book signing. :)
Looking back, I spent tons of money there. It was almost always where I did retail therapy book buying after finals or other tests. They also had wonderful Seattle's Best Coffee (how I looked forward to the Maple Nut Latte every autumn!).
And though I am sad about "my" Borders passing, I do hope the company can pull its act together and emerge stronger and more focused. Who knows...maybe someday they'll even reopen the store.
All through my college years, that Borders was where I did most of my book shopping. Maybe it was all the generous coupons that they sent (free) to Borders Rewards members, but I barely shopped at the close Barnes and Noble after this store opened. I have many fond memories of unearthing the latest Disney Fairies book in the chaotic children's section, or using a 40% off coupon to get a great graphic novel or two that I had been eyeing for ages. And of course, it was the store where I met Jamie Lee Curtis while she was there for a book signing. :)
Looking back, I spent tons of money there. It was almost always where I did retail therapy book buying after finals or other tests. They also had wonderful Seattle's Best Coffee (how I looked forward to the Maple Nut Latte every autumn!).
And though I am sad about "my" Borders passing, I do hope the company can pull its act together and emerge stronger and more focused. Who knows...maybe someday they'll even reopen the store.
