I'll Be Everywhere
One of the reasons I live in Portland, Oregon is that this city has excellent book stores. Just spending an hour in a bookstore is something I hope I'll be able to do for the duration. In our stellar bookstore, Powell's, there are always good bargains, lots of used books along with the latest offerings, all kinds of journals, magazines, book lights, and one of my favorite features: Staff Recommendations. I love to see what the employees there are reading and the books they deem worthy of recognition. I trust them. Powell's has readings by authors, a cafe, a knowledgeable staff, and thousands and thousands of ways to kill an hour or two. For those most patient, the rewards can be huge. $30. books reduced to $7.95 if you have a year or two to spare. Like newspapers, I know that book stores are on their way out. Just this morning I heard that Barnes and Noble and Microsoft signed a deal to produce E-textbooks. Immediately I thought of that stretch on Bancro