For as long as I can remember, I loved going to Borders. When I was a child my mother took my brother and I to the bookstore and always let us pick out a couple of books. We were never spoiled with fancy toys, but our parents never said no to books. During high school I have fond memories of buying the next Harry Potter book at Borders. I remember waiting in line for the seventh book until nearly 2:30 am. It was completely worth it of course. Now that I'm in college, I love to spend time browsing through the bookstore and sipping a hot cup of Seattle's Best in the cafe area. However, soon I will need to find another bookstore to enjoy. Sadly, my beloved Borders is going out of business.
It feels like the end of my childhood. Somehow in my brain I relate the end of Borders to the end of Harry Potter. Maybe it's because my fondest memories of Harry Potter include the Great Snape Debate and waiting in line until 2:30 am with friends. I remember a kid dressed as Harry Potter running through the store chasing a kid dressed as Voldemort. Like Harry Potter was a part of my childhood, so was Borders.
I understand the appeal of a Kindle or a Nook, honestly I do, but it is sad that Borders must die. I will miss the smell of the newly bound books and happily browsing through the bargain section.
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