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In this interview, Dr. Witmer talks about his experience in Heartwood Books, a bookstore where he spent a lot of time in while his newborn, John, underwent heart surgery. This was a place for him to "let go" and find comfort through books.

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,…

In this interview, Sheila Fielding, a writing professor at JMU, discusses the role that a certain bookstore has played in her life. She also talks about the what the bookstore has contributed to the community in which it is located. It is interesting…

Shilvenna talked about the different bookstores that have impacted her life and her children's life. There were references to Green Valley Book Fair, Crown Books, and Boarders.

In this interview, John shared information and experiences about Bargain Books, which is known as Barritt's Bookstore today.

In this interview, Mr. Schurtz discussed a little about his background and how he came about working at Downtown Books. He explained how and where his store originated. He also talked about how his store has impacted this area.

A short interview about the bookstore and reading experience.

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.

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.

Dr. Aley gives a brief interview of her experiences with bookstores. She focuses specifically on three, small family owned bookstores in Branson, Missouri, that she visited quite often during her college years. She also discusses why bookstores are…

Bookstores play a very important role in the lives of many people. This interview discusses the rich value bookstores contain and how their value is being diminished with the rapid closure of various bookstores. Although the advancement of…

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…

This interview is an account from a 3rd grade teacher in the Shenandoah Valley who has enjoyed bookstores in the area her entire life.

In the interview Holly Bain talks about her experiences with one Books-A-Million bookstore in Williamsburg, Virginia. Holly also explains her thoughts on how bookstores are diminishing and the internet's role in doing so.

In this interview Ed tells us about what he appreciated most about bookstores in Princeton, New Jersey. He focuses on the style of Borders that drew him there. He appreciated the open style of Borders and he also liked that they frequently had…

In this interview, Bob Barritt discusses brief history of his families book store, what he sees for it's future and how they are important to the community of Virginia Beach.

This is an interview with John Faircloth, a JMU student who occasionally visits the Barnes and Noble in Harrisonburg, VA. Mr. Faircloth is an English major and spends much of his time in the book store, for recreational reading , access to the…

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, Bob Schartz, manager and sole employee of Downtown Books in Harrisonburg, VA, discusses his life growing up, how he got started working in bookstores, how his bookstore differs from others, and some daily struggles he faces on the…

In this interview Victoria Trumbo discusses her experience and opinions about bookstores and the changes over the years. *Victoria's opinions do not reflect the opinions of Barnes and Noble*

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…

In this interview, Mr. Cody Zedaker gave a brief summary of his own personal experiences with bookstores throughout his lifetime. Mr. Zedaker also talks, in this interview, about why the bookstore industry is slowly declining and what bookstores can…

Barbara Reynolds discussed her experiences of working at the Books A Million in Old Town. We talked about the positives and negatives of working there and what she thought the future of bookstores would be with the popularity of e-books.

I interviewed a JMU Professor, Cindy Klevickis, and a JMU student, Gracie Carter, to compare and constrast their views on bookstores based on a book review project as well as how it has changed throughout history.

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…

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.

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 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.

Alicia talks about her experiences in used bookstores and Borders growing up as a child and how her love for reading began. She discusses her opinion of the growing technology generation and its affect on reading. She also shares her experiences at…