tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.comments2012-09-18T05:03:24.645-07:00Third Street Books - the blogThird Street Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356570975248887267noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-6276027240360925202011-12-07T13:53:43.511-08:002011-12-07T13:53:43.511-08:00It's my impression that the phrase "books...It's my impression that the phrase "books are excluded" from the promotion only means that a customer may not use their discount coupon on book purchases from Amazon, NOT that they don't want their customers to compare book prices, which they do. The only thing that is going to change Amazon's tactics is a change to publisher policies. They are the enablers. I'm told that they are starting to understand it, too. Let's hope.Thom Chamblisshttp://nwbooklovers.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-33090466660165404372011-12-06T15:31:06.199-08:002011-12-06T15:31:06.199-08:00I have always thought that owning a book store wou...I have always thought that owning a book store would be an ideal job but so many are struggling these days. Our local independent store closed last summer along with Borders. It's very sad.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-21189435446193237922011-02-19T07:26:43.951-08:002011-02-19T07:26:43.951-08:00I think this matter should also be addressed is Wa...I think this matter should also be addressed is Washington, but in the present political climate anything labeled "Tax" will be regarded as Toxic for the political careers of our elected officials. Even if Washington were to resurrect the “Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act,” H.R. 3396 which died on the vine in the last congress, it only gives the force of law only to states which enacted the “Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement” which 24 states have so far passed. So, state legislators should also focus on this step first.<br /><br />Big box retail and their commercial real-estate landlords must regard the present competitive handicap from online competitors as an existential threat and crank up their lobbying efforts.<br /><br />An outfit called Alliance for Main Street Fairness (StandWithMainStreet.com) has been formed recently to lobby to end the present online sales tax loophole.<br /><br />This joke illustrates the pathetic lack of urgency by the states & the brick & mortar victims:<br /><br />A dog is lying on the porch whining softly.<br />A passerby asks the owner what is wrong with the dog.<br />"thar’s a nail stickin’ up outta da porch tha’ he’s laying on.”<br />"Why doesn't he move?"<br />“Donno. I reckon it don’ hurt bad enough.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-33564065665165185182011-02-19T07:24:04.258-08:002011-02-19T07:24:04.258-08:00Borders bookstore files for bankruptcy.
Jobs at st...Borders bookstore files for bankruptcy.<br />Jobs at stake: 19,000<br /><br />Amazon to close Irving,TX distribution center.<br />Jobs lost: 119<br /><br />Does anyone connect the dots ?<br /><br />Borders, like bookstores everywhere, have been facing the sales tax headwind as a competitive handicap for years vs. Amazon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-52416920198191222952010-10-21T20:49:25.626-07:002010-10-21T20:49:25.626-07:00Fantastic. I love books!Fantastic. I love books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-80198307987325653492010-10-05T20:58:35.600-07:002010-10-05T20:58:35.600-07:00Sylla,
This is quite beautiful.Sylla,<br /><br />This is quite beautiful.usedbuyer 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/08909335300273240931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-45400666189255889902010-09-16T20:23:02.916-07:002010-09-16T20:23:02.916-07:00I wonder if there will be a backlash against e-boo...I wonder if there will be a backlash against e-books as new software and devices aren't compatible with older e-books. I worked on digitization in an academic library for 8 years, and the question of digital preservation and longterm accessibility was one of the biggest problems. While I can acknowledge the convenience and portability of e-books (as someone whose carry-on luggage is always weighed down with reading material) I think it's a mistake to see a e-book as anything but ephemeral, not as something you will be able to re-read for years and pass on to your children.Cokie G. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375090387939057168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-13467907771238177432010-09-15T10:53:21.059-07:002010-09-15T10:53:21.059-07:00Here is the Doyle link:
http://www.oregonlive.com/...Here is the Doyle link:<br />http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2010/07/on_reading_in_bed.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-55766665568795165622010-09-14T21:10:07.531-07:002010-09-14T21:10:07.531-07:00The real question on my mind lately: what future ...The real question on my mind lately: what future nerd will collect the early model Kindles etc? Will there be Kindle loyalists in thirty years time, meeting in Ihop parking lots for Antique Reading Device Shows?usedbuyer 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/08909335300273240931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-70184646849718033742010-08-23T15:58:39.149-07:002010-08-23T15:58:39.149-07:00I loved it! Thanks.I loved it! Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17500456041476699390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-46085806098011193352010-06-02T23:42:18.024-07:002010-06-02T23:42:18.024-07:00Great ideas, great changes!
Now then, maybe... ...Great ideas, great changes! <br /><br />Now then, maybe... an up-do for everybody in the shop. You know, something big, something with some architecture! Make everybody feel special.<br /><br />"Wedding Hair Day!"usedbuyer 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/08909335300273240931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-53616788844688708242010-02-05T07:38:47.217-08:002010-02-05T07:38:47.217-08:00My mother-in-law surprised me with an E-book for m...My mother-in-law surprised me with an E-book for my birthday. Chagrined -- i did experiment and buy one book -- Andre Agassi's OPEN. I am almost done with the book as well as the E-book experience itself. I enjoy holding real books with real pages. I enjoy flipping back to things I have read. This feels awkward and cumbersome with an ebook. I am sure it all depends on what we are used to -- which is why I fill my child's room with real books with real pages and real scents. They just can't be beat. And there is NO BETTER PLACE to get books then our small independent stores. They are more than just the flu shots against ignorance, they are the vitamins that feed our ever expanding minds.Naseem Rakhahttp://www.naseemrakha.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-1361424542271955912010-02-01T14:08:35.372-08:002010-02-01T14:08:35.372-08:00One does feel, just a little, like a little person...One does feel, just a little, like a little person watching the adults fight, don't you find? Doesn't so much matter who wins, it's just thrilling and a little scary, watching these behemoths fighting.usedbuyer 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/08909335300273240931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-60439385748841704282010-01-27T18:08:46.688-08:002010-01-27T18:08:46.688-08:00As I get older, I seem to want to buy more books. ...As I get older, I seem to want to buy more books. I love the feel of holding a real book in my hands, underlining a special passage (hope that doesn't make you cringe!) and rereading it at different times in my life. I love the way a well-loved book falls open at a favorite place, departing some heretofore unrevealed nugget. How can an ereader do that?carla foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06390438922372209515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-24870145397396538652010-01-01T18:21:31.705-08:002010-01-01T18:21:31.705-08:00Hi Sylla - wow, that was great service from Wes at...Hi Sylla - wow, that was great service from Wes at Ingram. I'm impressed. Gary Lothian bailed me out earlier in the month, too, by sending me his copy of The Pendelton Roundup that we promised a customer and then somehow sold out from under them. They really do try hard and I appreciate it. We had great service from both Ingram and Partners this Christmas season. It helped make people happy over and over. You have a wonderful 2010 - see you in San Jose?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-54425786477088527122009-12-28T11:53:40.195-08:002009-12-28T11:53:40.195-08:00I just got a Kindle for Christmas, and I love it!!...I just got a Kindle for Christmas, and I love it!!! So if you do e-books (kindle books) I will definitely purchase from your website. I would love a way to continue to support my favorite bookstore. However, I will always love a good book, it's nice to turn the page. In fact I'll be in today to use a gift certificate.Just Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617582702842642998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-44597437684529192962009-12-07T15:36:10.383-08:002009-12-07T15:36:10.383-08:00I love my books, but I also like to convenience of...I love my books, but I also like to convenience of e-books especially for homeschooling my boys. That said, the only way I will ever get an e-book reader is if I can read .pdf files as well as the reader's format.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758361039967874497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-19802752606009184092009-02-25T19:00:00.000-08:002009-02-25T19:00:00.000-08:00I LOVE your store! You guys are awesome and thank ...I LOVE your store! You guys are awesome and thank YOU for all your hard work to keep the store going and growing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-68791811216268838252009-02-12T10:31:00.000-08:002009-02-12T10:31:00.000-08:00This is hilarious Now I won't feel so guilty about...This is hilarious Now I won't feel so guilty about Sam's stray Cheerios. I mean, we strive to leave no Cheerio behind but ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-48487230065636664462009-02-09T16:15:00.000-08:002009-02-09T16:15:00.000-08:00I too have a lovely mulching vacuum--lol---enjoy t...I too have a lovely mulching vacuum--lol---enjoy the new modelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-31049159784938035152009-02-08T20:04:00.000-08:002009-02-08T20:04:00.000-08:00I aim to please! We even managed to trade for part...I aim to please! We even managed to trade for part of the cost - the Twilight books, of course!<BR/>-SyllaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-5258311005613897602009-01-19T01:36:00.000-08:002009-01-19T01:36:00.000-08:00Didn't know this title, but I'll look for it now. ...Didn't know this title, but I'll look for it now. Thank you for your review.usedbuyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878253079957875566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-12123561077418974962008-12-26T13:45:00.000-08:002008-12-26T13:45:00.000-08:00Don't know how I've missed the blog up until now, ...Don't know how I've missed the blog up until now, but I am sooo glad to have found it! This was (is) a great post and I am excited to see if any of these titles make it home with me!<BR/>You have a great little store - one of the best things about living in Mac. Happy Bookselling!barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00366267970997106454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174093749079473395.post-21708243038794675072008-11-20T00:23:00.000-08:002008-11-20T00:23:00.000-08:00Welcome to the blog world Third Street Books! Just...Welcome to the blog world Third Street Books! <BR/>Just read this month's newsletter, and I think you really need to add "Straight Man" by Richard Russo to your funny books list.<BR/>Looking forward to more,<BR/>Julietteonce bitten, twice crushedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141484370192580609noreply@blogger.com