Stephen R. Lawhead discussion

Back in 2011, a lady on Goodreads, who was concerned about the need to support physical bookstores in order to keep them open and preserve all the benefits they provide, challenged the rest of us to buy at least two books (new ones, not used) per year from a brick-and-mortar store. I've met that challenge every year from 2011 on, and I've met it for 2016, having already bought two books so far (as presents for my wife). Maybe some others would be interested in taking up this challenge as well?

Great idea Werner. I definitely do my part. We have a vacation house in the mountains and when we are up for the week, I always go and buy at least one book. Of course, my other motive is that they hire me when I retire

Two thumbs up, Jolene! :-)

Here's an interesting and encouraging article on independent bookstores, from a blog called the Passive Voice, which one of my Goodreads friends regularly reads: http://www.thepassivevoice.com/2016/0... .