ita, brentano's is part of Waldenbooks.
I kissed him, and I told him that I loved him. And I killed him.
Buffy ,'Same Time, Same Place'
Natter 39 and Holding
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Lee - Oct 08, 2005 7:45:25 am PDT #4502 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
§ ita § - Oct 08, 2005 7:47:15 am PDT #4503 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
brentano's is part of Waldenbooks
Ah, well. If there's no independentish bookstores nearby to patronise, what's to be done? I'm sure I'm missing something in Santa Monica, but between Westwood Blvd, Westside Pavilion and Century City, I'd have to pass a lot of chain places to get there.
Lee - Oct 08, 2005 7:48:30 am PDT #4504 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
It's actually worse than I thought-- it's part of Borders now: [link] and it just joined with Amazon.
eta: Burrell gave me a gift certificate to a bookstore on the west side that is still independent. Wish I could remember the name. It was B something.
§ ita § - Oct 08, 2005 7:51:05 am PDT #4505 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I think I know the one you mean, now that you mention it. In Santa Monica, I think, maybe north of Wilshire. Near 3rd.
amych - Oct 08, 2005 7:51:08 am PDT #4506 of 10002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Waldenbooks has been part of Borders for at least 15 years -- maybe closer to 20. For whatever little that's worth.
(edit to correct dates: Brentano's and Walden's were both bought by K-mart in 1984, Borders in 1992.)
Lee - Oct 08, 2005 7:53:09 am PDT #4507 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Theodosia - Oct 08, 2005 7:54:18 am PDT #4508 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I can remember in the 70s (high school for me) when the Waldenbooks that opened in the mall was like the greatest store I'd ever seen. That was just about the same time that fantasy fiction took off in a big big way and suddenly there was something really cool each and every time I went there. t /nostalgic
amych - Oct 08, 2005 7:54:54 am PDT #4509 of 10002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
I didn't realize that
And all of it's part of K-mart.
§ ita § - Oct 08, 2005 7:56:28 am PDT #4510 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I think I was thinking of a different store. Maybe I'll drive by them both tomorrow.
Topic!Cindy - Oct 08, 2005 8:14:01 am PDT #4511 of 10002
What is even happening?
I strongly suspect, if there is a heaven, that my mother extended heartfelt sympathies to the dearly departed members of Red Sox Nation. Then she went and joined a loud and exuberant party for the White Sox fans. First time the White Sox won a post-season series in 88 years – since the 1917 World Series.
Last night when it was over, I could hear my Dad say, "Red Sox lost, Cindy." My father totally joined the exuberant party for the White Sox fans, because hey! Party.
This is an important step in their development. Loving something that will break their hearts. And continuing to love it anyway.
It really is. They'll be well prepared for parenthood, and fandom. Benjamin broke my heart with his heartbreak last night. White-fonted because he'd kill me...
He cried a couple of different times after the game. My poor little guy. Little boys appear much bigger on the outside than they are on the inside.
I've got to run. We're off to the Circus.