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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Signs, Signs - Givens Books

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Givens Books(Salem Store)
1641 E. Main ST.
Salem, VA, U.S.A.
24153

Ashlyn buys many of her school books from Givens. You can walk in, things look a mess, ask the clerk if they have a certain book and voila, they have it. It's amazing how they know their inventory off the top of their heads and are super helpful. I've been there with her to get books and they have every genre, not just school books. It's the kind of book store I can spend a day in! I do have a Nook but am still an old dinosaur when it comes to books ;)

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24 comments:

  1. I'm glad to there are still book stores other than B&N still operating. This looks like a classic place. And it's a wonderful old facade.

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  2. From the looks of it, the store has been there quite some time. I also like to hold an actual book rather than a tablet.

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  3. Looks like a place I'd like, I've a favourite book store in Paris that scares you when you go it, such a jumbled mess but like your clerks at Givens they seem to know where every little thing and book can be found.

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  4. I love old book shops, and the effect on your picture too!

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  5. love old buildings and old signs

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  6. I love bookstores like that. There's a Givens Bookstore in Lynchburg, too. I wonder if they're related?

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  7. sounds like a fun place to stop in & check out! i always enjoy holding a book in my hands. i agree i love my Kindle but i will always love the enjoyment you get from a real book!! ( :

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  8. A book store is always a welcome place to spend time in!

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  9. Absolutely agree Tanya.. it's still the only way I read :) I just like the feel and smell of books and j'adore perusing through a book store, even used books.. you never know what treasures you might find.. I hope Givens goes on for many more years, it seems that book stores have a short future sadly ..

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  10. I guess that I have been by there but never noticed it. I need to send the wife there as she really gets ripped off on her text books for her online classes at ODU, they may have access to some that she needs. I like B&W movies and old books.

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  11. What a wonderful old building. Great that they will have any book that you wish for!

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  12. Give me a real book any day! We have a used book store here that sounds just like yours! :)

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  13. I love old fashioned bookstores where I can get lost in. I wished there was one near where I live.....

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  14. I've driven past many times.

    Yes, that mug is from Blue Ridge Gal :-)

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  15. I think that book stores like this have a future. You can tell by just reading the comments above.

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  16. I hope they have a future because otherwise I'd be lost!

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  17. Sounds like my kinda book shop :) I had a Kobo and a tablet for e-Books but I am old fashioned too I like the feel of an actual book :)

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  18. Yes to real books! And I love how obviously dedicated the employees are, also hope it survives.

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  19. I do love a good bookstore, and would most definitely rather shop in one like this than some of the huge ones.

    ~Lindy

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  20. They don't seem to put much money into the appearance of the store, do they? But, that is fine with me. I am always thrilled when I come across a good, local bookstore. I don't have a Nook or Kindle and am not in a hurry to get one, despite being pretty wired in many other respects. I like the feeling of a book in my hands.

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    1. honestly i wouldn't have even bought one but nick got me one for christmas last year...i haven't even read a book on it, have some downloaded to read but just haven't. the boys have all read the percy jackson books on it though...i mostly use it to play games while laying in bed :D

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