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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some good news to the bookstore lovers.

Expansion this size is possible because of a strengthened interest in books and reading that came as a result of the pandemic — more people read because they were stuck at home, and Barnes & Noble locations were able to improve stores while they were closed.

One of them is coming to Reston!

https://bookriot.com/barnes-noble-opening-30-stores-in-2023/ 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/barnes-noble-store-expansion-leads-big-box-real-estate-revival-in-2023-11671454054 (paywall)[/quote]

Great! I spent many hours in their stores in my thirties and early fourties without or without my kids in tow. Borders, too. We have several independent bookstores walking distance from my home, but none are designed for more than one or two people to hangout reading for an hour or two. Their staff have to pleasantly push for a purchase.

Another issue is that B&N can just offer more titles than the independent sellers who tend to have less shelf space. I can go in and buy Christmas and Hanukah gifts for everyone on my long list at one place without needing to place special orders and make a return trip.[/quote]

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