BordersTown

What is it with people that go to bookstores and just hang out and read? I don’t know why, but this just drives me nuts. It would be like going to Macy’s, trying a pair of boots on, wearing them around the whole store and then telling the clerk you don’t want them. In the meantime, you’ve got your germs all over, possibly scuffed them, and made them look worn.

This is the year for books for Christmas presents, I’ve got no inspiration or time to try and find the ultimate original gift, so I’m going with books.

As much as I love books, libraries and bookstores, I almost dread going to Borders anymore. There’s all these people lurking about, just kicking back in an easy chair reading. I’m thinking, don’t you people have freaking homes, why would you go read in a store compared to the comfort of your own home, how enjoyable is that?

If you don’t want to buy reading material, go to the library – hello, it’s free and you’ve got an unlimited resource. Except if your dog chews up a book, no kidding, I had to buy a book earlier this year because my dog dragged it outside and chewed the cover off.

I think I remember reading some dating advice that said bookstores are a great place to meet people. Maybe that’s why people just linger about, I guess it’s better than a singles bar. I don’t know, I still don’t get it.