Old-Fashioned Reading

I call myself old-fashioned when it comes to reading books. I know that technology has evolved tremendously over the years and reading books is not confined to printed materials anymore.

The advent of the world wide web created an avenue for avid readers to read their favorite journals, novels, magazines and articles electronically. Websites for book lovers sprouted the past few years and they are offering various e reader applications to download to your e-book reader, tablet, mobile or PC to read digital edition of books, magazines, articles and journals.

I have a tablet but I still cannot bring myself to read e-books. I still frequent my favorite book stores in Dubai and US. I find immense joy in reading books after books in print because I can write notes on them and add them in my book collection.

Borders to Close

I didn't know that Borders (one of my favorite bookstores in the world) is calling it quits. I read from Yahoo Finance that the 40-year old bookseller has filed bankruptcy last February. It will push through its liquidation plan up to September.

I am wondering if the Borders branches here in Dubai will also be affected since they are franchise of the beleaguered bookstore. I hope not because I love hanging out in that place. I really enjoy sitting in one of their couches and just reading stuff. I will be really sad if it closes down for good.