tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.comments2015-05-22T10:28:54.466-05:00Norlight Lit LifeNorthern Lightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02178579832126809136noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-55939790154686857762010-05-06T10:14:48.284-05:002010-05-06T10:14:48.284-05:00I hope this is April Fools and not for real.I hope this is April Fools and not for real.Beryl Singleton Bissellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989231835137438633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-1756977932682389842010-04-01T15:14:40.252-05:002010-04-01T15:14:40.252-05:00Touche! Almost had me on this one.Touche! Almost had me on this one.Andrew Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685074107588955263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-47483684911711401942009-10-02T06:49:30.869-05:002009-10-02T06:49:30.869-05:00While people may have different views still good t...While people may have different views still good things should always be appreciated. Yours is a nice blog. Liked it!!!Gift Ideashttp://www.christmasgiftsgallery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-41637560461523138512009-07-27T19:48:56.205-05:002009-07-27T19:48:56.205-05:00thanks for sharing your thoughts on Enger, Melanie...thanks for sharing your thoughts on Enger, Melanie! <br />I'm hoping to get So Brave Young and Handsome read before the event, but even without having read his work, I thought Leif Enger was a very inspiring speaker a few months back at the Midwest Booksellers meeting.jmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10981864978023799965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-90414417390785828022009-07-15T15:18:30.302-05:002009-07-15T15:18:30.302-05:00Dear fellow Stieg Larsson fan,
We’re trying somet...Dear fellow Stieg Larsson fan,<br /><br />We’re trying something new for the launch of the second book in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series.<br />Run your own Stieg Larsson contest on your blog—for which we will provide the prizes (a free copy of The Girl Who Played with Fire, cool temporary dragon tattoos). The first thirty (30) entrants will get first dibs of the translated manuscript of book three. Below you’ll find the complete rules and regulations. <br /> <br />Click here http://knopfdoubleday.com/blogger-contest-stieg-larsson<br />for contest entry <br /><br />Visit the Stieg Larsson site http://stieglarsson.net/<br />for more info <br /><br />Friend<br />http://www.facebook.com/salander1Lisbeth on Facebook <br /><br />Follow <br />http://twitter.com/aaknopf<br />us on Twitter <br /><br />RULES & REGULATIONS<br />The first 250 bloggers to enter their information (name, blog name, blog URL mailing address, and daytime phone number) will obtain the giveaway material (one (1) copy of The Girl who Played with Fire and a batch of temporary tattoos) to host a sweepstakes on their blog. The first 30 bloggers to enter will also receive (1) copy of the manuscript of the third Stieg Larsson thriller at the time of its in-house release. All applications to participate will have to be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) on August 15, 2009. U.S. Residents only. Bloggers are solely responsible for the administration of the sweepstakes on their blogs.<br /> <br />Thanks,<br />The A.A. Knopf Marketing TeamKnopf Marketinghttp://knopf.knopfdoubleday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-60757365392255067962009-07-02T15:49:31.048-05:002009-07-02T15:49:31.048-05:00Many thanks for reading!Many thanks for reading!jmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10981864978023799965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-34046467301614172922009-07-02T12:00:49.169-05:002009-07-02T12:00:49.169-05:00THANK YOU for this eloquent myth-debunking! As I ...THANK YOU for this eloquent myth-debunking! As I often find myself saying, we create the world we imagine -- and I see the best indie bookstores as savvy, viablebo businesses rather than "quaint dinosaurs" dependent on whimsy for their survival. I salute you as one of those, and thanks for putting an alternative story out there for folks to imagine.Book Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896226559142059293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-35361110337944444912009-06-12T00:14:28.726-05:002009-06-12T00:14:28.726-05:00HI/
I appreciate the time you spent sharing your ...HI/<br /><br />I appreciate the time you spent sharing your skills.<br /><br />Recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.<br />Please visit here,Big M bloghttp://wwwmappearcom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-82282662219510154352009-05-20T00:58:18.710-05:002009-05-20T00:58:18.710-05:00It's only clever if it works =)
Hope the ticks we...It's only clever if it works =)<br /><br />Hope the ticks were caught unaware by the cold today. I huddled behind my stacks of papers for warmthjmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10981864978023799965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-92127245734494403342009-05-19T15:20:00.000-05:002009-05-19T15:20:00.000-05:00You're too kind. Or is this a clever way to get me...You're too kind. Or is this a clever way to get me to buy you a beer?--David EMagers and Quinn Booksellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919114166045756077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-57234808865168097342009-05-17T10:02:00.000-05:002009-05-17T10:02:00.000-05:00Thanks for the shout-out, John. While you're gradi...Thanks for the shout-out, John. While you're grading papers, I'll be up the shore hiking some new trails. Now that the ticks are out, it's an experience that keeps on giving...or taking.Andrew Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685074107588955263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-32136991240650655032009-02-26T18:32:00.000-06:002009-02-26T18:32:00.000-06:00I will always be grateful to Bill for his loving a...I will always be grateful to Bill for his loving appreciation of Carol Bly and her novel "Shelter Half." He wrote an insight cover comment for the book and came to Duluth to participate in our publication celebration last fall. A man of large appetites and even larger talent, human spirit, and heart. He will be missed greatly.<BR/><BR/>Jim PerlmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-72492402895298569952009-02-24T16:51:00.000-06:002009-02-24T16:51:00.000-06:00I've considered a mixer for M&Q's Face...I've considered a mixer for M&Q's Facebook fans. I thought about a coupon offer available only to fans. We've only got 110 friends, last time I looked, so that's still a ways off.<BR/><BR/>I confess I'm even more skeptical of Twitter than of Facebook. It's so ephemeral. If the recipient is subscribed to more than a few twitterers, it's very difficult to feel sure that your store's content is at the top of their page. I think a lot of tweets go unread. <BR/><BR/>That said, I've been using our store's wall on our Facebook page as if it were Twitter--just a link with a very short description. FB doesn't offer any click-through stats, so I have no idea how much anyone is using those.<BR/><BR/>--David EMagers and Quinn Booksellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919114166045756077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-57478137164637122362009-02-20T11:35:00.000-06:002009-02-20T11:35:00.000-06:00I probably come across proselytizing for social me...I probably come across proselytizing for social media and facebook in particular a little more than I intend!<BR/><BR/>I think twitter is a very strong tool for helping like-minded folks find and interact with each other because subjects/postings can be quick and can vary greatly in their focus. I don't use it to its full potential, but I'm growing in my appreciation of that potential. Quick postings - quick links - responses and repostings all help the flow of personality and pertinent information.<BR/><BR/>As far as facebook, we're hammering down a few details but we're hoping to create a review forum with bookclub styled rewards for participation. I think some other stores are meeting with success on that. Also one store had an open house for facebook friends that was very successful - another event we're hoping to hammer down.<BR/><BR/>The possibilities are limited by your imagination and how well you identify how your audience utilizes the technology/page.jmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10981864978023799965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-71350445711350050282009-02-19T16:38:00.000-06:002009-02-19T16:38:00.000-06:00I'm still agnostic about Facebook. Because stores'...I'm still agnostic about Facebook. Because stores' pages have such limited features, our ability to push out content is not nearly as great as it is for an individual using Facebook. It's good, but probably not as good as the monthly email newsletter.<BR/><BR/>I'm trying to figure out how to use Facebook to connect our readers to one another. <BR/><BR/><BR/>--David EMagers and Quinn Booksellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919114166045756077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-55285194319900771722009-02-18T14:52:00.000-06:002009-02-18T14:52:00.000-06:00David,I strongly agree! Especially as newspapers ...David,<BR/>I strongly agree! Especially as newspapers are in flux (at best) with their coverage of literary news and events, we need to find ways to create that awareness and engender those conversations - even if it means shouting to the void for a time. <BR/><BR/>Is facebook the new town square? Whether it is or not, I am most excited when online conversations inform face to face conversations and vice versa, which I think is happening more as more people become comfortable with different manifestations of social media.jmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10981864978023799965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-42324238701693229462009-02-18T11:05:00.000-06:002009-02-18T11:05:00.000-06:00I think the thing that makes social media--includi...I think the thing that makes social media--including blogging, newsletters, and Facebook--good for bookstores is that it lets us push information out to interested readers. Rather than having to depend on book reviewers and calendar editors to get the word out about new titles or events, bookstores can do it for themselves. <BR/><BR/>True, it takes a while to build up a list of subscribers, but I do think that technology can help us establish and maintain relationships with our customers, even when they're not actually in the store.<BR/><BR/><BR/>David E<BR/>Magers & Quinn BooksellersMagers and Quinn Booksellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919114166045756077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-24600886226143725852009-02-12T15:51:00.000-06:002009-02-12T15:51:00.000-06:00That's a great choice! I liked the book, and I...That's a great choice! I liked the book, and I'm sure it will speak to a wide range of readers.<BR/><BR/>Thanks also for the tip about Perry's new title. I wasn't aware of it.<BR/><BR/><BR/>David E<BR/>M&QMagers and Quinn Booksellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06919114166045756077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-85967833699729364882009-02-12T08:28:00.000-06:002009-02-12T08:28:00.000-06:00Thank you, Anita and Northern Lights for stepping ...Thank you, Anita and Northern Lights for stepping up and managing the One Book, One Community program. The Duluth Public Library is stretched so thin right now. They would love to run it again themselves, but it's help from the community like this that will maintain the quality of life here in Duluth through these hard times.Andrew Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685074107588955263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-40783121929029150272009-01-24T11:41:00.000-06:002009-01-24T11:41:00.000-06:00We're so glad you're joining us on the challenge, ...We're so glad you're joining us on the challenge, can't wait to see what new stores you discover this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-55998432609452648582009-01-17T09:23:00.000-06:002009-01-17T09:23:00.000-06:00That's very possible. The study wasn't looking ve...That's very possible. The study wasn't looking very closely at how much/what/where was read - just that something (fiction or poetry) had been read. The largest jump they reported was in the 18-25 group.<BR/><BR/>So, this could mean that younger people are more aware that they are actually reading; that people are utilizing the internet more for reading (going along with other trends for that age group); and/or that authors/publishers are making themselves more accessible and relevant to younger readers.jmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10981864978023799965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-64013441070087469002009-01-12T16:43:00.000-06:002009-01-12T16:43:00.000-06:00It might be a demographic thing. Boomers are agin...It might be a demographic thing. Boomers are aging and reaching retirement and have more time for reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-82274777364242658842008-10-12T11:53:00.000-05:002008-10-12T11:53:00.000-05:00I hadn't realized that it would cut out so quickly...I hadn't realized that it would cut out so quickly... I'll try and see if I can't find a link that doesn't require payment...Northern Lightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02178579832126809136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-14855284105311440282008-10-11T10:05:00.000-05:002008-10-11T10:05:00.000-05:00I can't believe the Budgeteer expects people to pa...I can't believe the Budgeteer expects people to pay for 2-week-old articles.<BR/><BR/>Are there really that many people in small cities who want to have a printout of local interest stories?<BR/><BR/>The 19th century newspaper mindset is so very hard to overcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797204954029458809.post-74704244435816151212008-10-03T20:23:00.000-05:002008-10-03T20:23:00.000-05:00Very cool! Thank you much.I like your site as wel...Very cool! Thank you much.<BR/><BR/>I like your site as well - also through this wonderful interconnect of blogs! Very happy to carry your books in the store! (I could send you a link for folks to buy your books from us online...)<BR/><BR/>=)jmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10981864978023799965noreply@blogger.com