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For all my reading needs. If I'm not at some old bookstore browsing the shelves picking up something that looks interesting, I'm buying specific books I want on betterworldbooks. They donate a book for every book you buy and help libraries and educational nonprofits through literacy grants. Now, instead of buying that book you've been eyeing on amazon, you can find it here, new or used, for a better price and peace of mind.
Jun 30, 2025
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๐Itโs important to note that my Amazon dilemma is particularly potent because I used to have a firm belief that the next book I bought had to be in-store. This was, in part, inspired by Fran Lebowitz (someone I both love and fear), who says you have to touch a book in person to truly decide on it.
But as I continued to shop in-store for my books in East London, I found that a type of hyper-curation takes place. Many bookstores, whether chains or independent, carry the same selection. This makes sense, as stores need to invest in books that are more likely to sell, but it also means shoppers are led into a quasi-algorithmic experience of book shopping. To find more niche titles, you almost always have to turn to online sources (see above). To find a happy medium, Iโve started using the resale site World of Books. You can find pretty much anything and everything there. and always at a discount
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๐The atmosphere in a local bookstore is so much better than a Barnes & Nobel. The one in my area has new books, gently used ones, a cafe, handmade items, and even a punch card for your purchases. My favorite part, if they don't have the book you're looking for, they'll order it for you for no added charge. The whole point is your local bookstore possibly has everything a Barnes & Nobel does. Go check it out and support a small buisness!
Jan 31, 2025
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donโt worry I made cream cheese frosting and will slather it on when theyโre cooled down
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Finally lighting the candle youโve held onto because it smelled so good that you wanted to keep it forever but then lost it; reunited a few years later. Just to light it in your new apartment.