"They want to deliver vast amounts of information over the Internet. And again, the Internet is not something that you just dump something on. It's not a big truck. It's a series of tubes.” - Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens, 2006. "The Internet has its charms and its dangers.” - Peter the Librarian, to incoming freshman... Continue Reading →
Goodbye Borders, Hello Independent Bookstores?
With today's announcement that Borders will close the last of its 399 stores, I couldn't help but wonder, does this mean the return of independent bookstores? I can't say I'm exactly sad to see Borders go as I've always been a huge supporter of the smaller, mom-and-pop bookstores, but I do feel for the Borders... Continue Reading →