tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post7407264098997207066..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Review: The King's English: Adventures of an Independent BooksellerAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-8524037243259127632009-12-21T21:59:16.987-06:002009-12-21T21:59:16.987-06:00A bit late on the draw, but I also loved this book...A bit late on the draw, but I also loved this book for the lists and for the sheer love of books that Burton shows. Great post, by the way!fantaghiro23https://www.blogger.com/profile/16834003796589218555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-36009501755677069202009-11-25T19:11:53.887-06:002009-11-25T19:11:53.887-06:00I am so glad you linked this review to the party. ...I am so glad you linked this review to the party. Not only did you bring a good review (actually great) but an important message. Thank you-<br /><br />-CYMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309599697220709226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-41990089565351734562009-11-24T20:29:32.087-06:002009-11-24T20:29:32.087-06:00This book sounds really good. I'm putting it o...This book sounds really good. I'm putting it on my TBR list!S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-60183473935364717832009-11-24T15:37:39.948-06:002009-11-24T15:37:39.948-06:00I tend to buy most of my books online at discount ...I tend to buy most of my books online at discount sources, just because I can get really good deals, but lately I have been scouting out the independent stores and making more purchases there. I agree that these little stores need to be supported and that more serious readers need to support their local indie store. I would hate for the big box stores to be my only choice when it comes to buying locally. Great review on this one. It sounds like a book I would love to get my hands on, even if it is a little stream of consciousness. Great review, it's going on the list!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-27926063798713886652009-11-23T19:44:48.758-06:002009-11-23T19:44:48.758-06:00This is tempting...very, very tempting.This is tempting...very, very tempting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-28820911248813557372009-11-23T14:42:58.313-06:002009-11-23T14:42:58.313-06:00I try to buy from my LIBS's around me but some...I try to buy from my LIBS's around me but sometimes Amazon just has them faster and cheaper! Especially the niche books I like the most. <br /><br />The King's English sounds like a grand read, I'll have to keep an eye out for it.Carrie Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-82200733631151702072009-11-22T21:54:22.629-06:002009-11-22T21:54:22.629-06:00I loved this one, the part when she writes 'we...I loved this one, the part when she writes 'we're a community engaged in the business of books' told of my life of late. It's a good book and you wrote a lovely review.<br />All the very best and have a great week.The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382165250238920938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-65416672012203475982009-11-21T23:13:35.826-06:002009-11-21T23:13:35.826-06:00Blodeuedd- really? farmers market is cheaper? I ...Blodeuedd- really? farmers market is cheaper? I am jealous!<br /><br />Court- it's not actually the first line, but later on in the story. But I agree- it's a booklover's book :-)<br /><br />Rhapsody- completely! A stimulus plan for readers!<br /><br />Tina- You're so right. It's unfortunate that a lot of small towns probably don't have access to many indies. However, some small towns really make an effort to keep the indies, and a lot of big cities don't. So hopefully we all get a chance to show our support! And there is always IndieBound.com!<br /><br />Care, Bookshelf Monstrosity, Lesley and Nymeth- I think it's definitely a book you would enjoy. Particularly for the reading lists!<br /><br />vvb32- I buy books everywhere, too. I think I'll try harder to buy indie from now on, though. Maybe that will keep me from buying too many, too!<br /><br />Thomas- I got mine on discount, too. Probably from Bookcloseouts.com. I hope that doesn't mean sales levels were too low!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-90372309752361097212009-11-21T21:55:15.800-06:002009-11-21T21:55:15.800-06:00I thought I was the only one who had read this boo...I thought I was the only one who had read this book. I think I found it on a sale rack.<br /><br />I have a love/hate relationship with the big boxes. I prefer Barnes and Noble over Amazon because at least with B&N books are their main business.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-81329076655478089022009-11-21T18:02:10.064-06:002009-11-21T18:02:10.064-06:00This sounds wonderful! And the way you described i...This sounds wonderful! And the way you described it reminds me a little of The Yellow Lighted Bookshop, which I read earlier this year and loved.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-67256862545677035612009-11-21T15:58:45.319-06:002009-11-21T15:58:45.319-06:00what are booklovers to do when it comes to buying?...what are booklovers to do when it comes to buying? the question you pose of why not go independent vs amazon is a toughie. for me, i buy books from everywhere even from the corner grocery store. but still, who can resist discounts?<br /><br />loved the quote about falling in love...vvb32 readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924589941745430884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-24243840735760780802009-11-21T15:16:26.584-06:002009-11-21T15:16:26.584-06:00Sounds like a great book, Aarti - thanks for the r...Sounds like a great book, Aarti - thanks for the review!Lesleyhttp://www.alifeinbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-10445672166500223662009-11-21T11:19:01.454-06:002009-11-21T11:19:01.454-06:00Great review. I'd never heard of this one; I&#...Great review. I'd never heard of this one; I'm always on the lookout for more 'books about books.' Thanks :)A Bookshelf Monstrosityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674115889348650429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-41019774504839919042009-11-21T10:42:46.602-06:002009-11-21T10:42:46.602-06:00I enjoyed this post very much and really want to r...I enjoyed this post very much and really want to read this book now. Thanks!Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-20785386279838028982009-11-21T10:41:14.400-06:002009-11-21T10:41:14.400-06:00Aarti..those of us living in small towns wish we h...Aarti..those of us living in small towns wish we had more indies to support...our choice is usually, used books stores (we have several), the big box, online or the library. <br /><br />Thanks for a great review - it really did inspire me to try harder to find a good indie that's not too far away.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164739473838041694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-9684155733050206122009-11-21T07:46:39.818-06:002009-11-21T07:46:39.818-06:00I agree with you - it's hard to resist the pri...I agree with you - it's hard to resist the prices at the big boxes while at the same time loving the indies. One wishes they could get some tax money or something!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-78683666033982484332009-11-21T07:15:49.736-06:002009-11-21T07:15:49.736-06:00That first sentence makes this sound very much lik...That first sentence makes this sound very much like a book-lovers book.<br /><br />Great review. I hadn't heard of this book before, but now I'm definitely considering picking it up. :)Courthttp://books.moonsoar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-62963020220446549672009-11-21T03:32:14.477-06:002009-11-21T03:32:14.477-06:00I would just end up not buying books then cos I ju...I would just end up not buying books then cos I just can't spend, it hurts my soul.<br />And The farmers market here is cheaper than the grocery store so I can blame it on a Finnish thing ;)<br /><br />Great review Aarti! :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com