Books

Dear Barnes & Noble,

Well Congratulations you are now the only big name book store left. I will try and not make this letter sound bitter. Actually scratch that, I am very bitter. I have been going to borders since I was a little. I have some very fond memories of Borders. I went to all the midnight releases for the Harry Potter books there. I remember hiding under the tables waiting for midnight to get my copy. I remember running from activity to activity. The anticipation when I finally got the book after standing in line for over a hour. Staying up all night reading and racing my brother to see who got done first. Eating and drinking were put on hold till I made it to the very end. Course Borders was a little part of that but still, it was always the place I went if I needed a new book or information.

So I want you to know a few things. If you are going to start being the bookstore that I go to, you need to change your ways. One you need more locations preferable one in N--. Of course I know thats partly why Borders went out of business (over stretching themselves but I don't care.) I also know that they didn't embrace the new "electronic book" like you did. Technology is great and everything but I hate electronic books. I can not stand them and anyone who thinks or wants books real books, to be replace by nooks or e-books I dislike. So stop encouraging people to buy electronic books. I want to feel the paper and smell the real book. I am sure other book worms know what I am talking about.

Your view on twilight also needs to change. Twilight is not a terrific read and never will be a terrific read. I can see how the culture who enjoys Jersey Shore can enjoy it but I am not part of that crowd. In fact most of the people who go to bookstores are not part of that crowd. So stop shoving it in my face.

So congratulations on getting rid of your main competition. But I warn you, if you don't shape up, you will go the same way Borders did.

Yours sincerely,

A valuable customer.

Disclaimer: Just in case anyone is wondering this is mainly a joke and my way of mourning Borders bankruptcy. I am not actually threatening anyone or any store.