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post 1658979893 04-02-2022, 12:45 AM
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Can someone pls explain why book stores still exist

What kind of cuck sits down to read when you can listen to that same book while driving, excersizing, etc


Saw a Barnes and nobles today for the first time in years and my mind is blown there are still enough ppl buying books for them to stay in business.


Brb gonna buy a hardcopy so I can appear smarter fukin lol
post 1658979963 04-02-2022, 12:48 AM
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IMO there is something cathartic about owning a leather-back book. Having a library of classics that you’ve read is a pretty great feeling. Plus book stores tend to have a pretty good, chill vibe. I prefer it to kindle or audiobooks.
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post 1658980003 04-02-2022, 12:52 AM
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Yeah it's kind of an outdated thing but I still enjoy a good book from time to time.
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Originally Posted By Ironface⏩
IMO there is something cathartic about owning a leather-back book. Having a library of classics that you’ve read is a pretty great feeling. Plus book stores tend to have a pretty good, chill vibe. I prefer it to kindle or audiobooks.
So basically there is zero practical utility, it just makes you feel smarter having the physical copy/collection. Lol k
post 1658980053 04-02-2022, 12:54 AM
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Listening to books =/= reading books

Digital books =/= physical books

They exist because they give people pleasure
post 1658980123 04-02-2022, 01:01 AM
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I think it’s so that people can buy books there
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post 1658980153 04-02-2022, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted By BorderPatrol505⏩
So basically there is zero practical utility, it just makes you feel smarter having the physical copy/collection. Lol k
Not everything is about competing against other people. Some people enjoy hobbies for themselves
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post 1658980163 04-02-2022, 01:03 AM
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depends on the book , fiction i much prefer to read myself than listen to some cnt , improves my imagination ....factual or science based either are good unless the narrator has an annoying voice
post 1658980263 04-02-2022, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted By Ironface⏩
Not everything is about competing against other people. Some people enjoy hobbies for themselves
Brah think about how much time you're wasting sitting down to read. Could go the gym, listen and kill 2 birds with one stone. Guess if that's how u want to spend your time tho u do u
post 1658980483 04-02-2022, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted By BorderPatrol505⏩
Brah think about how much time you're wasting sitting down to read. Could go the gym, listen and kill 2 birds with one stone. Guess if that's how u want to spend your time tho u do u
Sure, but are you going to spend every waking minute of your life maximising productivity?
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I much prefer reading to audiobooks. I only listen to audiobooks when I'm forced to, like when I'm not that interested in the book but need to get through it for some reason. Then I'll listen to it while multi-tasking.

I totally thought this was going to be a thread about e-readers. Cuz I'm with you on that one!

Love my kindle paperwhite.
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post 1658981383 04-02-2022, 02:39 AM
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books are 1800's srs


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post 1658981703 04-02-2022, 02:57 AM
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They're not really book stores, they're fronts for wh0re houses....

What you want to do is grab a book and sit down on a chair or couch. Pretend to read the book, but make sure the book is upside down, this signals the staff that you're interested in getting serviced.

Once they notice that your book is upside-down they'll escort you to the janitor closet and proceed to give you a handjob or bl0wj0b or full service depending on how much you tip...


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post 1658981813 04-02-2022, 03:01 AM
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Def prefer a physical book to audio. Listen to podcasts in car.
post 1658981833 04-02-2022, 03:04 AM
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It's 90% females. For some reason they still like reading.
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One of my 7 year old favorite places. He spends most of his piggy bank there and has the clerk custom order him parts of series or books they don’t have that he wants.

I’m glad he is experiencing doing this.
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Originally Posted By BorderPatrol505⏩
Brah think about how much time you're wasting sitting down to read.
Not everyone reads at an elementary school level like you. Some of us are fast readers.
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Studies have shown that reading an electronic copy and listening to an audiobook provide the same level of reading comprehension.

Doesn't compare to a physical book though, it's just satisfying and has a lot of benefits.

You don't need electricity or high tech gadgets to read it, you can write in it and put in on your shelf/nightstand, and it just smells nice too.

That new book smell, or even that old book smell, it's just nice.

Plus of all the hobbies you can have, buying and reading physical books will actively improve your life in many ways, just like lifting weights.

Usually I download them for free in digital form or find the audiobook on youtube, because I haven't been able to afford books until now.
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post 1658982683 04-02-2022, 04:07 AM
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I print out misc threads in order to read them


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I like to read, and I like bookstores, so fuk you OP
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I prefer Books.
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I like to read a physical book as I’m laying in bed every night instead of looking at a screen. Helps my sleep
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I like bookstores because they are the safest place to go to when there is widespread looting and rioting.

Also, there's something about exploring books and coming across interesting titles. It's a peaceful and zen like feeling.
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I have no clue how they're managing to stay afloat either. If you know where to look, you can find the vast majority of books online for free.

Book stores are still nice, and if it's a book that is going to serve more as a reference thing - then obviously a physical book is going to be much more preferable.
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I read a lot faster than I can listen
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Originally Posted By BorderPatrol505⏩
So basically there is zero practical utility,
you sound like a dumb person trying to sound smart. Books are about personal preference nothing more.
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Op need sthis
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Originally Posted By N0stradamus⏩
They're not really book stores, they're fronts for wh0re houses....

What you want to do is grab a book and sit down on a chair or couch. Pretend to read the book, but make sure the book is upside down, this signals the staff that you're interested in getting serviced.

Once they notice that your book is upside-down they'll escort you to the janitor closet and proceed to give you a handjob or bl0wj0b or full service depending on how much you tip...


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