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Michigan's Antiquarian book and paper collection

Stateside Staff — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:02:54 +0000

Many of us are book lovers.

An e-book reader is convenient in the sense that you can store dozens of books on it. It's also great if you're traveling and don't want to lug a big chunky book in your carry-on bag.

But if you believe there is no substitute for picking up a book, leafing through the pages, and exploring shelves of books, then the Curious Book Shop in East Lansing is the place to be.

Owner Ray Walsh carries the banner for wonderful old books, which includes the 57th Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show.

With Borders gone, holiday sales up at many indie bookstores

Jennifer Guerra — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:07:16 +0000

Holiday sales appear to be up at most independent bookstores in Michigan, thanks in part to the fact that one of their major competitors is no longer around.

Borders, the now defunct big bookstore chain, was often accused of killing the independent bookstore. But those indie bookstores that remain are now reaping the benefits of Borders demise.

Closing the book on Borders' Ann Arbor store

Steve Carmody — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:22:19 +0000

Today, the doors will close for the final time at the Borders bookstore in Ann Arbor. It’s a significant milestone marking the final days of the Ann Arbor-based bookseller.

“Well it's so sad….we’ll miss’em…great store,” one longtime Borders customer said as she walked out the door of the bookseller's flagship store. That is the feeling of many people who stopped by the Borders store in Ann Arbor on its last day.

News roundup: Borders to go out of business

Zoe Clark — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:03:25 +0000

Borders Group Inc., the Ann Arbor-based bookstore chain, announced yesterday that it is closing after failing to find a buyer. Some stores will close as early as Friday. The liquidation of Borders is making headlines across the state and around the country:

NPR.org: Mich. book chain Borders closing after 40 years
The New York Times: Calling off auction, Borders to liquidate
AnnArbor.com: 10,700 jobs lost, 400 in Ann Arbor
Detroit Free Press: Borders to shut down for good after deal collapses
Detroit News: Final chapter for Borders; 10,700 workers to lose jobs

Meanwhile, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's office says the closing of Borders is more a reflection of publishing industry problems than a statement about Michigan's business climate, the Associated Press reports. From the AP:

His office says the fall of Borders marks the end of an important piece of Michigan history. Snyder is a former Ann Arbor businessman who was elected as a Republican in November.
Spokeswoman Geralyn Lasher says the Snyder administration will "want to look closely from the jobs perspective of people in the state."

Some independent bookstores look to cash in on author events

Jennifer Guerra — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:28:17 +0000

Independent booksellers are continuously looking for ways to compete with online retail giants like Amazon.

A recent New York Times article highlights how some independent bookstores are taking advantage of something online retails can't provide: in-person author events. Here's an excerpt: