Two things to come out of Borders closing…

The closing of Borders in Australia and the US has prompted much discussion about the end of the book.  Here’s two quick snaps on the end of the a bookstore.  One to make you laugh and one to make you cry.

This one might bring a tear to the eye…

http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/heartbreaking-borders-photograph_b38202

And if you have ever worked in a bookstore, this one will make you nod in agreement…

http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/borders-employees-vent-frustrations-in-ode-to-a-bookstore-death_b38538

Thanks to Carol @ Turn The Page Books for posting these links!

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