Black Friday Advice from Book Club Girl

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am on the couch resting up after a very long, but nice, day, contemplating the weekend ahead. The holiday shopping season officially begins tomorrow and I know this is a different "Black Friday" for all of us. No matter what our particular situation, we're all approaching the holidays with trepidation and a more conservative idea of what we'll spend this year. As lovers of literature, I want to make a plea that books are part of the purchases that you do make. Bookstores need our business, as do, of course, publishers, and ultimately authors. If you're reading this blog, you love books, and I don't have to tell you why they are important or remind you that books are gifts that keep on giving, every time you open them up. So as you head out the door tomorrow, or go online, be sure to visit Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon, Books-A-Million, your favorite independent bookstore or any place that sells books. Here is a video to inspire you along the way.

Comments

[Julie E.]

I agree totally. We need to make sure our favorite bookstores and publishers survive the economic slump! You've inspired me to go buy a few books for myself right now--not that I need too much encouragement for that. :)

[Kate]

On her Wednesday "How to Have a Thrifty Christmas" show, Oprah put in a plug for giving books for the holidays. I'm taking your and her advice--I'm really looking forward to buying books for the children I know.