Booking Through Thursday

A weekly meme about (mostly) books and reading.

Doomsday July 10, 2008

Filed under: Wordpress — --Deb @ 1:56 am

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One of my favorite bookstores burned down last weekend, and while I only got to visit there while I was on vacation, it made me stop and think.

What would you do if, all of a sudden, your favorite source of books was unavailable?

Whether it’s a local book shop, your town library, or an internet shop … what would you do if, suddenly, they were out of business? Devastatingly, and with no warning? Where would you go for books instead? What would you do? If it was a local business you would try to help out the owners? Would you just calmly start buying from some other store? Visit the library in the next town instead? Would it be devastating? Or just a blip in your reading habit?


Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves!

 

72 Responses to “Doomsday”

  2. Kat Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 2:42 am

    Wow, that’s sad. I really hope no one was hurt.

    Here’s mine. It’s a bit short today. :)

  3. Melody Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 2:49 am

    I hope that won’t happen to me!

    Here’s mine.

  5. Jennifer Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 3:11 am

    My sympathies, that sucks!
    Mine’s here.

  8. Rebecca Reid Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 4:59 am

    I’d have a hard time without the Internet

  14. JLS Hall Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 7:27 am

    I’m really sorry about the fire. Such a terrible loss. But it inspired a very interesting topic. My answer’s up.

    http://jlshall.blogspot.com/2008/07/booking-through-thursday-doomsday.html

  15. CJHill Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 7:40 am

    Mine’s up!

    cjh

  18. mizb17 Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 8:11 am

    Can’t wait to hear what the others have to say on this one!

    Here’s my response:
    http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/btt-doomsday/

    MizB

  19. readerville Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 8:12 am

    I’m up!

    http://readerville.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/btt-my-favorite-bookstore/

    This one made me sad but also very thankful for such a fantastic favorite place.

  20. Amy Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 8:24 am

    Wow! I haven’t played BTT in forever!!
    Great question today.
    Mine is posted here!

    Happy Thursday! :D

  21. thekoolaidmom Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 8:33 am

    Interesting question, my answer is In the Shadow of Mt. TBR.

  28. Kaite Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 9:37 am

    I’ve finally done a BTT meme! I’m a proper bookblogger now! Or at least I would be if I could stop reading long enough to update more…

    http://madwomansattic.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/in-response-to-booking-through-thursdays-question/

  30. Shannon Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 9:47 am

    I am posted for today: http://shaycv.blogspot.com/2008/07/booking-through-thursday-doomsday.html

    The local bookstore recently became a Pawn Shop, and it still has books but it is not the same. I would not be devastated if the book store, library or internet shop burned down because there are always other places to go for books. Even Wal Mart sells books (not that great in quality but at least they have books). I would look online for books, go to a different town and look for other stores to purchase from. I would be sad if my favorite place was gone but not to the point that I would stop reading :)

  32. Sally Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Here’s my response. Happy BTT, everyone!

  34. Meghan Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 11:01 am

    That is really sad. =/ I hope the owners can get back on their feet somehow.

    Here is my response for the week. I am reliant on the internet!

  38. terri Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Mine is posted here

    Thanks, Deb – good topic. Sorry about the bookstore burning, that’s so sad. This gave me a chance to appreciate all the options I have here in Portland.

  39. Monica Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    http://www.monniblog.com/2008/07/10/no-more-books/

    A similar thing happened to my local used bookstore! Sorry to hear about your loss.

  42. Jessi Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    I actually had more of an opinion about this than I thought I would. :) Here’s mine!

  44. unfinishedperson Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    Strangely, before I read this, I learned, or thought I had learned that our local bookstore was going to close. To see if doomsday is around the corner for me or if there was a reprieve, check here.

    P.S. I’m sorry to hear Deb about the store. I’m just glad to no one was seriously injured, and that the store’s owner is planning to rebuild. I’ll be back later tonight or tomorrow to read as many responses as I can…for now, time to go offline since I’ve got a semi-wicked headache.

  46. pinaymama Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    so sorry to hear that. I hope everyone is fine and safe.

    It’s my first time to play along….here’s mine:

    http://thefishgate.blogspot.com/2008/07/doomsday.html

  49. Julia Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    Happy BTTs everyone (Hi Deb!) ! I hope everyone have a good day!

    Here Mine!

  51. Matthew Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    I’m very lucky and grateful to be living one of the most well-read cities full of independent bookstores, used bookstores, and bookstores that stuck up the niche market. Bookstores cater to all genres of literature can be found here so I can always go to other vendors if one goes down (hope it won’t ever happen). But recently we lost Cody’s, which closed its door after half a century due to financial strait. On my way to work and home I usually stop by at least two bookstores and compare their new book tables. I haven’t purchased many books online because I would prefer to support the local independent booksellers.

  53. bethany canfield Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    Well….I am not sure my answer is good….but I am HOSTING TWO GIVEAWAYS!!!!! enter now!

    http://exlibrisbb.blogspot.com/2008/07/doomsday-2-giveaways.html

  57. Literary Feline Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    My response is up!

    How terrible about the fire! How devastating for the owners and employees of the bookstore! I am thinking of them.

  58. Jessica Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    Here’s my response. It made me a little sad to think about destroyed or defunct book places. :o (
    http://thebluestockings.com/2008/07/booking-through-thursday-14/

  59. Literate Housewife Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Here is my post. I am so sorry to hear about your book shop. It must be devasting!

  60. Planet Books Says:
    July 10, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    What a terrible tragedy. A burning bookstore! I wish the owners and the town a quick recovery and hope no one was hurt.
    My response to this scary scenario is up.

  63. Florinda Says:
    July 11, 2008 at 8:38 am

    Booking Through Thursday on Friday is up!

    Sorry to hear about your favorite bookstore, Deb!

  66. Ann Says:
    July 11, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    OK, I didn’t know that there *was* such a thing as ‘BTT’ until Deb came over to visit my blog, where I had written a similar post.
    http://www.booksonthenightstand.com/2008/07/what-does-your-bookstore-mean-to-you.html

    But expanding on that … I work with local bookstores almost every day of the week. Every store is different, and each store has its own strengths. But one thing that they all have in common is a passionate desire to see good books in the hands of their customers. I have yet to meet a truly mercenary bookseller, who values profits over all else. Good thing, because there aren’t a lot of profits to be had. In this I think it is a retail business unlike most others, and it shows in the place that bookstores have in their communities.

  68. Steph Says:
    July 13, 2008 at 12:10 am

    http://thekea.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/booking-through-thursday-what-would-you-do-if/

    i’m late! i’m late!
    i’m very very late!
    :D
    but it’s up now!

  69. Jeane Says:
    July 13, 2008 at 1:18 am

    I’m later than you, Steph!
    What a terrible question to consider. Here is what I thought.

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  71. Moon Rani Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    I’m late, but here is my post.

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