tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post8998415473640555869..comments2014-04-08T20:59:23.977-04:00Comments on Kiki's Bookcation: Dewey's Read-a-Thon-GO INDIE MINI-CHALLENGE!kikiv68http://www.blogger.com/profile/14889668034475327486noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-55082802997711351662010-04-11T06:28:07.055-04:002010-04-11T06:28:07.055-04:00I would like to THANK everyone for stoping by and ...I would like to THANK everyone for stoping by and entering my first mini-challenge. I slept for two hours and just got up. I will do the raflle during this hour and post/send emails to the winners. Thank YOU for supporting your local independent book stores. GO INDIE!kikiv68https://www.blogger.com/profile/14889668034475327486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-5352654758170877782010-04-11T04:44:29.289-04:002010-04-11T04:44:29.289-04:00My favourite independent book store is Bolen Books...My favourite independent book store is Bolen Books in Victoria, BC (my hometown). It's quite a big store, considering it isn't some big chain, and every time I go back to visit family I always spend a few hours in there browsing all the new releases and fiction shelves. Can't wait for my next trip home!tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-8705153951161534972010-04-11T04:42:36.394-04:002010-04-11T04:42:36.394-04:00My favorite indie store is Powell's and I don&...My favorite indie store is Powell's and I don't even live in Oregon. Visited years back and the whole experience has stayed with me all these years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-1574046752493485172010-04-11T04:13:11.653-04:002010-04-11T04:13:11.653-04:00My favorite indie store is this little bookstore/c...My favorite indie store is this little bookstore/coffee shop at oulu, finland. They have amazing coffee and sometimes they have like poetry nights and other cool stuff...<br /><br />milkareads[at]yahoo[dot]comMilkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895194323920181272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-4771917184933314002010-04-11T03:58:36.542-04:002010-04-11T03:58:36.542-04:00I ditto the comment on the awesomeness of Politics...I ditto the comment on the awesomeness of Politics and Prose. Their selection is terrific and I belong to two book groups there (the James Joyce group and the Scifi/Fantasy group)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-76227154359946824822010-04-11T03:46:07.741-04:002010-04-11T03:46:07.741-04:00Sadly, my favourite independent bookstore is havin...Sadly, my favourite independent bookstore is having serious financial difficulties right now. All of the details are in my post, <a href="http://readingthroughlife.blog.com/2010/04/11/24-hour-read-a-thon-early-morning-edition/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Carinahttp://readingthroughlife.blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-19418421586653648292010-04-11T03:31:39.660-04:002010-04-11T03:31:39.660-04:00Good to see another Floridian! Only problem up he...Good to see another Floridian! Only problem up here in Orlando is our ONLY indie store (Urban Think) just went out of business. It is pretty sad when a community of over a million people can't support one freaking indie!!!! <br /><br />http://sandynawrot.blogspot.com/2010/04/24-hour-read-thon-hour-20-and-back-for.htmlSandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-33068593822022256602010-04-11T03:25:51.717-04:002010-04-11T03:25:51.717-04:00I'll second Powell's, though I also don...I'll second Powell's, though I also don't live anywhere near Portland.<br /><br />In Santa Cruz, I love both Bookshop Santa Cruz and the Literary Guillotine. The latter is mostly for textbooks, but what a great name, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-79850579087008982232010-04-11T03:23:49.809-04:002010-04-11T03:23:49.809-04:00Shout out to INKWOOD BOOKS in Tampa! They are my f...Shout out to INKWOOD BOOKS in Tampa! They are my favorite indie bookstore. They have great author events, cute store and friendly staff. Their Web site is great too.<br /><br />Great challenge idea!<br /><br />Jill @ The Magic Lasso<br />http://mrstreme.livejournal.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-81735216259257436762010-04-11T03:22:20.860-04:002010-04-11T03:22:20.860-04:00Politics & Prose in D.C. is my local independe...Politics & Prose in D.C. is my local independent bookstore and it's great. The staff is knowledgeable. The stock is deep. And they host readings nearly every day of the year. In the last year alone I've gotten to see Jasper Fforde and Barbara Kingsolver -- and I'm sure there will be more as the months go on!spritehttp://www.spritewrites.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-53095621295786185962010-04-11T03:13:48.979-04:002010-04-11T03:13:48.979-04:00I used to live in Miami and I LOVED Books and Book...I used to live in Miami and I LOVED Books and Books. And I lived in the Pacific Northwest and could spend hours at Powell's!Cathy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595901310166094510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-71163401097470081422010-04-11T03:00:56.561-04:002010-04-11T03:00:56.561-04:00Prairie Lights Iowa City! They just got a wine bar...Prairie Lights Iowa City! They just got a wine bar, which I'm sure I'll use in about eight months haha.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878749520906342274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-28126001048300060122010-04-11T02:55:43.942-04:002010-04-11T02:55:43.942-04:00Here's my favorite indie post: http://libraria...Here's my favorite indie post: http://librariansbookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/04/towels-and-ladies.htmlmelissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-41926381094368848402010-04-11T02:55:30.777-04:002010-04-11T02:55:30.777-04:00Without a doubt-Powells Books in Portland.Without a doubt-Powells Books in Portland.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-64295689155911713842010-04-11T02:55:23.446-04:002010-04-11T02:55:23.446-04:00My favorite indie bookstore is Murder by the Book ...My favorite indie bookstore is Murder by the Book in Houston, TX. They have the best author events.<br /><br />shelcows AT gmail DOT comShelly Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361081261238023477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-47572098467297167942010-04-11T02:51:05.898-04:002010-04-11T02:51:05.898-04:00Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, Arizona because...Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, Arizona because:<br /><br />1) They're the closest at 30 miles from my house.<br />2) They're hip and in-touch with multiple generations.<br />3) They're nice.<br />4) They have a great event calendar.<br />5) Every time I've ever asked a question or asked for help I've been treated like I was the only one in the store. I've never heard, "Well, corporate said..." I hate it when salespeople blame their stupid policies on "corporate."<br /><br />Goooooooooooooooooooooooo Changing Hands! :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06577330633607847645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-83261677450020152742010-04-11T02:50:41.647-04:002010-04-11T02:50:41.647-04:00Here's my link for Chester County Book Co.
ht...Here's my link for Chester County Book Co.<br /><br />http://ramblingsofabookcrosser.blogspot.com/2010/04/read-thon-hour-19.htmlMichelle (Ramblings of a BookCrosser)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10881133910422177012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-8120178159375704952010-04-11T02:40:13.351-04:002010-04-11T02:40:13.351-04:00You can find out about my favourite bookstore here...You can find out about my favourite bookstore here: http://jennys-books.blogspot.com/2010/04/read-thon-updates-april-10th.htmlJenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-8015464985798441442010-04-11T02:36:49.386-04:002010-04-11T02:36:49.386-04:00The best one close by is "One Green Horse&quo...The best one close by is "One Green Horse" in the next town south. I love it because it is so homey! The have couches, an old table and chairs, oriental rugs, its like they encourage you to come and sit and read! The owner is real nice and I always get into a good conversation with her.Wall-to-wall bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866065085086660318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-29872140907470140832010-04-11T02:36:07.822-04:002010-04-11T02:36:07.822-04:00I <3 Tattered Cover in Denver!I <3 Tattered Cover in Denver!Buffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783249235316097340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-29662323080316191312010-04-11T02:34:56.022-04:002010-04-11T02:34:56.022-04:00My favorite indy book store is BookPeople in Austi...My favorite indy book store is BookPeople in Austin! http://tiamet.livejournal.com/413323.htmlLissaTSMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17788097320555196229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-11309247699252340532010-04-11T02:34:03.561-04:002010-04-11T02:34:03.561-04:00I gave more of an update on what's going on in...I gave more of an update on what's going on in Seattle with Elliott Bay than actually getting around to answering your question about why I like it. But, it's an important topic.<br /><br />http://bibliofreakblog.com/memes/readathon-post-5/J.T. Oldfieldhttp://bibliofreakblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-26642162696924348302010-04-11T02:32:13.845-04:002010-04-11T02:32:13.845-04:00My favorite Indy bookstores are Bent Cover Books a...My favorite Indy bookstores are Bent Cover Books and Thrifty Joes. One is in Glendale, AZ and the other is in Phoenix, AZ. Both are amazing! Go check them out if you're in AZ! :)Manderiffichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088132417445030237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-87460201305845231872010-04-11T02:30:43.903-04:002010-04-11T02:30:43.903-04:00My favorite is definitely Powell's because it&...My favorite is definitely Powell's because it's big and quirky and fun and has a lot of everything, which it wouldn't be able to do if it were part of Monolithic Books or something. I never, ever go to Portland without stopping in. Was there for the Public Library Association conference in March 2010, and bought quite a bit there, even though publishers throw free books at librarians like there's no tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676011357135514051.post-10876521851089221162010-04-11T02:27:50.163-04:002010-04-11T02:27:50.163-04:00We used to have an idependant bookstore, like 4-5 ...We used to have an idependant bookstore, like 4-5 years ago, then it became a hand-bag place, then, last year it became H&R Block.Kanayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936735385448014740noreply@blogger.com