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I interviewed one of my friends from home who comes from a family that absolutely loves every aspect of bookstores. She had childhood memories with two specific bookstores that she wanted to share with us in this interview. Jabberwocky and Borders…

In this interview, I talked to a young woman named Kim Meadows. I actually met her in my hometown, Chesterfield VA, but I composed this interview with her over the phone. I think this interview is unique because she works at a Christian bookstore.

This is a short interview in which Kristen, a regular customer at Barnes and Noble, talks about how book stores have been a part of her life, her experiences in them, and what has become of book stores. She talks about how technology has caused…

In this interview, Kristi, a sophomore music education major at James Madison University, recounts her experience with a particular Barnes and Noble in Brick, NJ. She discusses why books and bookstores in general play such a vital role in history,…

Interview about Gulf Coast Community College bookstore in 1994, Personal experience with bookstores and buying books, overview of changes in process of finding/buying books.

In the interview Logan Fike Talks about his time working at the Tidewater Community College Virginia Beach Campus bookstore. He tells us of his experience and what his job entailed as well as the kinds of people he interacted with.

In this Interview, topics such as bookstores role in society, the changing dynamic of bookstores based on new technology, and the evolving relationship communities have with bookstores is discussed.

In this interview, Professor Stickney expressed her opinions on bookstores and talked about how a specific bookstore played an important role in her life. She also mentioned that it's sad to see that many bookstores are going out of business because…

This was an interview done with the two most avid readers I have ever met. Even though they did not give me information on a specific bookstore, they gave some compelling first hand accounts on the general state of bookstores during their youth. They…

A look into the impact of this bookstore on Max during childhood and his view on the future of bookstores as well as the impact of books on children.

In this interview, we discuss the values bookstores have in their physicality, sensuality, and interaction with others. The promotion of ideas and sharing of knowledge proves to thrive in bookstores.

In this interview, Michael Hickman talks about the Barnes and Nobel located here in Harrisonburg. He talks about how the community had to save the bookstore and how it has been an aspect to this community for many years. He also speaks about how…

In this Interview we discussed the purpose and meaning this particular had to her and to the community. As well as the impact of technology has had on the market. Also mentioned are some unique experiences she has had with this bookstore.

This interview covers Minh Nguyen's experience with a rental bookstore in Vietnam along with going to bookstores after moving to Chicago, IL. He also touches on his experience with AmazonPrime books with today's current technology.

Mr.Cancino's reflection on his experiences at Waldon's and the Green Valley Book Fair. He described their role in the world, a few stories, and the types of people he would meet.

In this interview Nicole describes her experiences with the Vero Beach Book Center. She discusses how visiting her grandmother and this bookstore has impacted her views on bookstores.

In the interview, my grandfather reminisced on the times he spent in the Penn State Bookstore. He gave me an inside on what types of genres he enjoyed reading then and now. Finally, he talked about how books and bookstores are changing due to…

Mr. Saine describes why he always wanted to open a book shop and what drove him to eventually start Blue Plate Books. He elaborates on the development of his independent shop as well as the development of independent bookshops in general and how they…

This interview describes Peyton Humphries's experience with bookshops and how his fascination got started. He talks about his experiences in general while visiting and appreciating what bookstores have to offer. He also describes what it is like to…

This interview describes R. Allen Robinson's experiences with other bookstores in his childhood and his experiences with owing a bookstore himself . He also talks about the relationship between independent bookstores and commercial bookstores and…

Robert Woodward reflects on the fate of bookstores in relation to people's modern habits and attitudes in a small college town.

In this interview, Ruth Fleck discusses her experiences at Whitlock's Book Barn. Ruth Fleck visited this bookshop as a kid and worked there during her teenage years. In addition, Ruth discusses her feelings on the decline in independent bookshops…

In this interview Ryan Painter talks about his experiences with a bookshop in Front Royal Virginia. Ryan talks about how bookstores were helpful to him growing up and how they are important to history.

The interview covers Sam Rodgers' take on the bookstores' survival in a society of e-books and e-commerce; a society in which the closing of big name bookstores has become more and more noticeable.

Mrs. Colbertson shares her story of being a bookstore owner and centering everything with her faith in God. The interview was an experience to remember as I could see her passion with books and faith in Jesus Christ.

In this interview, Sofia Ashooh describes The Lantern, a used & rare bookshop located in Washington D.C. She also describes her encounters with bookstores in other countries, her love of reading, and her hopes for the future of print literature.

The interview covers Stacey Hoobler's personal experiences with books and bookstores. She talks about how bookstores are more than just a place to visit every once in a while. They are an escape for her and they have always been a place where she can…

An interview with Stephany Sosa discussing her accounts at Books-A-Million as well as how the bookstore has changed through time and with technology.

In this interview, Susan shares her experience with bookstores as a whole and narrows into explaining things about her favorite bookstore in Moorestown New Jersey. She describes the location surrounding the bookstore and what the bookstore looks like…

The interview of Susan Gibson contains information and her point of view on bookstores from the 1960's to today. She tells us stories about her children with books and how bookstores have impacted her life with joy.