Comments on: “Ahhh, I miss the little bookstores….”

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:03:30 +0000

There was a used bookstore placed in connected trailers that my family visited every year on our annual trip to North Carolina. It wasn’t the kind of store where you could pull up a chair and start reading; there simply wasn’t room. But it was a place that I loved. I loved digging through piles and finding books that perked my interest. It’s been probably twelve years or so since I’ve been there, and I wonder if it survived. I don’t even remember the name (Book Nook? Maybe?), but I spent many a happy afternoon there, and I hope it’s still alive and kicking.

By: Pamela Stone

Pamela Stone — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:08:49 +0000

Did you know that my favorite reading place was a window seat in my bedroom? In addition to Nancy Drew and Walter Farley books, my mother stashed several of her own books. My first adult book was Marjorie Morningstar. Then there was Sayonara, Peyton Place (which she did not know I read), as well as several historical romances and mysteries. Most her favorites. And how old was I? Probably 12 or 13 years old. When my sixth grade teacher caught me reading one of these books in class, she did not approve. But I was so proud!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:02:32 +0000

Actually, I have a favorite memory of a library – it was in an old church and the windows had wide sills that could be (and were!) used as seats. I remember sitting there and reading as a small child. It was magical! I can just imagine a bookstore like you describe – what a wonderful place to make memories!