tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post4204636486986376933..comments2024-03-28T13:37:42.580-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Booking Through Thursday: Mayday!Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67316966723155013592008-05-03T08:39:00.000-07:002008-05-03T08:39:00.000-07:00Trish - It definitely can be entertaining. :-)Car...Trish - It definitely can be entertaining. :-)<BR/><BR/>Carrie K - Even if I couldn't read, I'd want to know I have a book handy for when I could.<BR/><BR/>You'd think that stores in airports would be open at all hours since the airport is, but I guess it would be hard to find staff to keep the stores open 24/7.<BR/><BR/>I'm sad about Dresden Files not being renewed too. I haven't yet finished watching the first season, but it seems like a good show so far.<BR/><BR/>Alice - I would definitely prefer to be reading the book I was already in the middle of, but I suppose desperate times call for desperate measures. I hope you have a good weekend too!<BR/><BR/>Matt - I haven't been to the bookstore in the international terminal at SFO, but I'm glad to hear that there is a good bookstore there too. With as long as a flight as most people flying out of that terminal have to look forward to, it's a must, I imagine.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a great weekend too.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83485320070274278122008-05-03T05:23:00.000-07:002008-05-03T05:23:00.000-07:00Interesting we have very similar answer to this on...Interesting we have very similar answer to this one. Consider that I always have a book or two in my daybag, I'll safe. But the San Francisco Airport has great bookstores. Someone mentioned Compass Books in the domestic terminal. The one I frequent the most is Hudson Bookseller at the international terminal.And...the first name off the top of my head is James Patterson when it comes to airport book! :)<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6507108238134167282008-05-03T01:29:00.000-07:002008-05-03T01:29:00.000-07:00Hi Wendy, I used to people watch a lot and still d...Hi Wendy, I used to people watch a lot and still do now but less intense like I did last time.<BR/><BR/>Like you, I read almost anything so it doesn't really matter what I managed to grab at that exact moment, but under normal circumstances where I do have a choice, I am a 'mood reader'.<BR/><BR/>Have a good weekend!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21386906731512325622008-05-02T20:45:00.000-07:002008-05-02T20:45:00.000-07:00I usually always have a book myself but if I was e...I usually always have a book myself but if I was enroute to a family emergency without one? I'd be a mess. <BR/><BR/>SFO has a great bookstore. Portland has a Powells satellite store, although sady it's not open at 5:30am (which was when I had to get there). <BR/><BR/>I'm still sad Dresden Files didn't get renewed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49032044552238915362008-05-02T13:09:00.000-07:002008-05-02T13:09:00.000-07:00People watching does provide quite a bit of entert...People watching does provide quite a bit of entertainment, doesn't it? :-)trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66009614442216589942008-05-02T07:09:00.000-07:002008-05-02T07:09:00.000-07:00Gentle Reader - Thanks! I'm sure I could find som...Gentle Reader - Thanks! I'm sure I could find something to read there too. I enjoy people watching and ended up doing a lot of that the last time I flew. I always like to come up with stories for the people I see. Keeps me busy for awhile. :-) <BR/><BR/>Alison - I think it would really depend on the emergency what I would be able to do.<BR/><BR/>Tanabata - I do that too! And like you, I try not to buy anything, but I sometimes will make notes of titles that I want to consider later.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36412890615402334052008-05-02T04:32:00.000-07:002008-05-02T04:32:00.000-07:00I always browse the bookstore, however small, when...I always browse the bookstore, however small, when I'm waiting at the airport and even when I already have a book or two with me. I don't usually buy anything though. Airplanes are actually the time when I'll read a fashion magazine or something I normally wouldn't. Totally depends on my mood.tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3494277077291292602008-05-02T01:13:00.000-07:002008-05-02T01:13:00.000-07:00I almost always have a book with me, but if someon...I almost always have a book with me, but if someone was hurt I wouldn't even think of reading I'd be too buzy praying that it would all be all right.Ally Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168621270125184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-90099450237236424222008-05-01T21:45:00.000-07:002008-05-01T21:45:00.000-07:00Good answer! I always seem to be able to find som...Good answer! I always seem to be able to find something to read in the airport, and I'm sure I'd find something this time, too. But I like your idea of people-watching--the airport is definitely one of the best places for that :)Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67320670715528839552008-05-01T20:17:00.000-07:002008-05-01T20:17:00.000-07:00Melody - I would probably be able to read more if ...Melody - I would probably be able to read more if my husband wasn't with me. If he was there, I'd probably be talking nonstop about my concerns.<BR/><BR/>Julie - That's an idea! I might got eat now that you mention it. <BR/><BR/>Becca - You make a very good point. With my book buying habits being what they are, spending too much time in a nice airport bookstore could be a problem. I might have to pay for an extra bag. <BR/><BR/>Marie - I try and always take books on vacation with me too. Right now my purse is big enough to hold an average sized hardback, but I've had purses in the past that would only fit a mass market paperback. I don't like to carry too many bags with me, but I adjust as needed. :-)<BR/><BR/>Mariel - I might too, if I wasn't overly worried, otherwise I just wouldn't be able to focus enough to make reading worthwhile unless it was a magazine or something.<BR/><BR/>C.B. - That's a smart idea, carrying three books with you just in case. I was really impressed with the bookstore in SFO.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tag!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20541648299952311892008-05-01T19:46:00.000-07:002008-05-01T19:46:00.000-07:00I'd have to list the bookstore at SFO as one of my...I'd have to list the bookstore at SFO as one of my favorites. I've never bought anything there but magazines I admit, because I carry at least three books in my carry on, just in case I don't like the first two...<BR/><BR/>I've tagged you. You can find the details here <BR/><BR/>http://readywhenyouarecb.blogspot.com/2008/05/booking-through-random-thursday-stuff.html<BR/><BR/>I hope you like tags....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3847189783454252592008-05-01T19:22:00.000-07:002008-05-01T19:22:00.000-07:00If it was a real family emergency, I would probabl...If it was a real family emergency, I would probably still want to read, to take my mind off it..but may find myself unable to. I am often a bit of a worrier when there is nothing I can do.<BR/><BR/>I find that smaller airport bookshops tend only to have decent selections of "chicklit" and crime, the two types of fiction that I tend to avoid. The larger airport bookshops are far better, but there is usually at least one book I can find in any shop!marielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153519657364894012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14414989008980737282008-05-01T18:59:00.000-07:002008-05-01T18:59:00.000-07:00I love browsing at the airport book stores.. i use...I love browsing at the airport book stores.. i used to always buy at least ONE book on vacation, often more! But i can't afford to buy books anymore, so read what i have (900 books and counting in this house unread)... and yeah, i used to always carry a book in my purse... purse isn't big enough so i usually have a tote bag with me to put in the extra stuffratmammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13282559387714689978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51243694976752596972008-05-01T17:31:00.000-07:002008-05-01T17:31:00.000-07:00You're right, most airport stores these days are p...You're right, most airport stores these days are pretty nice. I have to be really careful when I go in--I'm a somewhat captive audience, and I'm likely come out with enough books to make carrying my bag uncomfortable. ;) But I have found some of my favorite reads in an airport bookstore...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37508597405044413072008-05-01T17:08:00.000-07:002008-05-01T17:08:00.000-07:00If it's an emergency I don't think I'd be doing an...If it's an emergency I don't think I'd be doing any reading. But, I always have books in the car. Always. Got a boot (trunk) full of Stephen King at the moment. However, I don't like Stephen King so I'd probably go to the bar :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423616016399334179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18722980513613895482008-05-01T16:41:00.000-07:002008-05-01T16:41:00.000-07:00Exactly. I'll be worried sick and don't think I'll...Exactly. I'll be worried sick and don't think I'll be able to concentrate on any reading. And people watch is another good way to pass the time too.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-92188214222415207532008-05-01T16:31:00.000-07:002008-05-01T16:31:00.000-07:00Gautami - Yes, it's a great way to get ideas!Chris...Gautami - Yes, it's a great way to get ideas!<BR/><BR/>Chris - I'm glad you'll be able to pick up a book at the next stop at least! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Florinda - I've noticed that too. I guess it would depend a lot on whether I could concentrate at all. In a way, I think reading might actually be a good way to help with the worrying. Although a magazine might be better for that.<BR/><BR/>Ritualmadness - Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Jaimie - I guess it would depend on what the emergency is for me.<BR/><BR/>Terri - Airports have come a long way in recent years. At least the bigger ones, haven't they? <BR/><BR/>The San Francisco Airport bookstore is fantastic! I've been to the one in Anaheim a couple of times. It's a nice bookstore too. Thank you for the links, by the way!<BR/><BR/>Amy - Great minds think alike. :-)<BR/><BR/>Clea - I probably would too. Even if I don't open the book, it would be comforting to know it's there in case I do decide to read.<BR/><BR/>Rhinoa - I prefer paperback too if given the choice. I keep a little notebook with me too, along with my book. :-)<BR/><BR/>Pussreboots - If you live close enough, that would be the way to go. Flying would be much faster and more convenient if I was going to visit either of my parents or brother though.<BR/><BR/>Trish - You make a good point. With all the movement and noise in an airport it can be hard to concentrate even on a good day.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50616674266992567212008-05-01T16:29:00.000-07:002008-05-01T16:29:00.000-07:00I'm pretty easily distracted, so reading in the ai...I'm pretty easily distracted, so reading in the airport isn't always the easiest thing for me anyway. But...being on the plane is a different story. Luckily I almost always have a book in my purse...no matter where I am going.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25455366387057631032008-05-01T16:22:00.000-07:002008-05-01T16:22:00.000-07:00If it were my family, I'd be driving to the emerge...If it were my family, I'd be driving to the emergency, not waiting at an airport. Happy BTT.pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21089369572474828202008-05-01T15:29:00.000-07:002008-05-01T15:29:00.000-07:00I always have a book on me as well at all times pl...I always have a book on me as well at all times plus a notebook, but if for some reason I didn't I would buy one at the airport. They often get hardbacks brought out in larger paperbacks earlier as they are lighter to take on planes. I don't like hardbacks so it does me a favour!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32316838949963864792008-05-01T15:06:00.000-07:002008-05-01T15:06:00.000-07:00Oops. Here is the link to the Compass Books in Ana...Oops. Here is the link to the Compass Books in Anaheim http://www.booksinc.net/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storeinfo&page=275561.<BR/>The previous link is still interesting since it gives a bit of history of Books Inc.Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10816062060784800852008-05-01T15:03:00.000-07:002008-05-01T15:03:00.000-07:00I was poking around on the internet (because, you ...I was poking around on the internet (because, you know, I don't have anything else to do) and found this when I looked up Compass Books http://www.booksinc.net/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storeinfo&page=276010.<BR/>(Hope that URL comes out OK in the comments.) Was impressed enough with the Compass Books at the SF airport that I might take a trip down to visit the one in Anaheim at Downtown Disney.Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23518684144447455282008-05-01T13:48:00.000-07:002008-05-01T13:48:00.000-07:00People watching is wonderful, but I think I'd buy ...People watching is wonderful, but I think I'd buy a book anyway - just in the hope that it could carry me away from whatever fears I had about the emergency!Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52834049758412128322008-05-01T13:06:00.000-07:002008-05-01T13:06:00.000-07:00I said the same. :)I said the same. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08134658141375355475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84712459122093941422008-05-01T10:58:00.000-07:002008-05-01T10:58:00.000-07:00I've come to find things to like about airports, s...I've come to find things to like about airports, since I seem to spend a lot of time in them lately. You are right about the shopping at many airports these days! I'm in and out of the San Francisco airport several times a year and they do indeed have a quite nice and fairly comprehensive bookstore. The one I frequent is the Compass Bookstore. Hooray for bookstores in airports :o)<BR/><BR/>Also, thanks for the heads up on the author Louise Ure. I hadn't heard of her and I try to look into all authors who use AZ as a setting (home state and all you know). Thanks!Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.com