tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post7769649613761709799..comments2023-09-25T08:38:29.747-04:00Comments on Simply Said Reading Accessories: Rearrange a bookstore daySimply Said Reading Accessorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14711809939062424713noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-34513284408026048062009-01-18T00:11:00.000-05:002009-01-18T00:11:00.000-05:00Execumama said... Preachin' to the choir, because ...Execumama said... <BR/>Preachin' to the choir, because I too am a "Rearranger" of books!! I've been doing it for about 3 years now, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you put out a charge for your readers to do the same<BR/>I AM LOVING THIS!!!!<BR/>HOW MANY of you are willing to rock the boat???<BR/>Yes I Am Putting out a Charge.... Guess what I'm doing tomorrow!!!Simply Said Reading Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711809939062424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-1879618196579326692009-01-17T16:09:00.000-05:002009-01-17T16:09:00.000-05:00Preachin' to the choir, because I too am a "Rearra...Preachin' to the choir, because I too am a "Rearranger" of books!! I've been doing it for about 3 years now, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you put out a charge for your readers to do the same. We have to make this happen for ourselves, and this is one way of rocking the boat (if only just a tad bit). Thanks for sharing!Radical Selfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426315658624727915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-82473193889639873162009-01-15T10:35:00.000-05:002009-01-15T10:35:00.000-05:00Latasha, Let's get it started!! I've been doing it...Latasha,<BR/> Let's get it started!! I've been doing it for years now. I just got some new bookmarks in the mail, and I will be on a mission Sunday, when I go to pick up some books I ordered and straighen up "My Shelf" again. <BR/><BR/>It's such a simple gesture, but it's done with much love.<BR/><BR/> Oh... And YES I do support OUR stores big time.Simply Said Reading Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711809939062424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-25206950512650134962009-01-15T10:28:00.000-05:002009-01-15T10:28:00.000-05:00"vigilantes" LOL...NOOOOOO... I don't want irate r..."vigilantes" LOL...<BR/>NOOOOOO... I don't want irate readers to do that. Remember I did say we want people to be able to find the books!!! I am not talking about OUR bookstores either. I am talking about the Barnes and Nobles, The Borders, The Wal-Mart's and other stores that have us separate but NOT equal. I don't want to piss off anybody. I just to expose others to wonderful new authors that they may never read due to positioning.Simply Said Reading Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711809939062424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-73637228915811645272009-01-15T09:56:00.000-05:002009-01-15T09:56:00.000-05:00LOL! As long as you don't come to my bookstore and...LOL! As long as you don't come to my bookstore and do this! With declining sales, payroll cuts, people treated the stores as libraries and leaving piles everywhere, bookstore staff have enough to do. We don't have time to go behind "vigilantes" rearranging stuff! LOL! I would recommend, however, talking w/ management about your concerns.Toni Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01301378153468384096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-83569807495315307222009-01-15T03:54:00.000-05:002009-01-15T03:54:00.000-05:00Debra,This is a wonderful idea! I used to frequent...Debra,<BR/><BR/>This is a wonderful idea! I used to frequent Wal-Mart to buy my books but when Karibu Books went out of business, I thought that it was time to patronize African American Bookstores: Urban Knowledge(Carl Webers' chain of bookstores), A Good Book Store, etc. They need our business!I know that the books are probably not as cheap as Wal-Mart but if I have to spend a couple more dollars to support MY PEOPLE then I think that it is well worth it. From time to time, I still go to Wal-Mart and browse in the African American Literature section and you are absolutely right...we are segregated. Just like in the hair care section, our hair products are categorized under Ethinc Hair care, with only limited selections while the "other" section is loaded with 20 different brands of shampoo, conditioner, and other hair care products. Let's integrate our African American Literature!! I love all of your suggestions: leaving reviews, book club information, ordering new releases...Im ready!<BR/><BR/>Latasha Hall<BR/>Vice President of B~more Readers with W.I.S.D.O.M Book Club<BR/>b_morereaderswithwisdom@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-43590707774829904532009-01-13T20:29:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:29:00.000-05:00I'm willing. Rearrange and book stuff. Got it!I'm willing. Rearrange and book stuff. Got it!Dana Pittmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765397051006726528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-2085613223126247572009-01-13T18:37:00.000-05:002009-01-13T18:37:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness...Ideas of pure genius!!Love it!!!O...Oh my goodness...<BR/>Ideas of pure genius!!<BR/>Love it!!!<BR/><BR/>OK..I'm on a mission (LOL)<BR/>I LOVE your blogs!!<BR/>enjoyable, entertaining, educational,enlightening <BR/><BR/>Patricia Neely-Dorsey<BR/>Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia<BR/>www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095033716134400535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-36242289389934381352009-01-13T09:13:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:13:00.000-05:00Ok Cedar Hill I won't tell Mum's the word LOL.Ok Cedar Hill I won't tell Mum's the word LOL.Simply Said Reading Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711809939062424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-32990222198531060472009-01-13T09:10:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:10:00.000-05:00YES!!! Let's start one. I want to see how many peo...YES!!! Let's start one. I want to see how many people commit to doing this. I've been doing it for years. It will surely keep the book store staff busy!!! LOLSimply Said Reading Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711809939062424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-13253838028336201862009-01-13T09:07:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:07:00.000-05:00Deb, I do this whether I'm at Wal-Mart, a book sto...Deb, I do this whether I'm at Wal-Mart, a book store or even at the grocery store. I feel I've purchased enough books from each place to make sure "OUR" books are in a good display position. I also make sure books I've read or new books of my author friends are in a great display position. If they are on the bottom shelf--I move them to the top shelf so someone can see the book. Of course, when I have a new book come out, it may take me a few weeks, but I go to all the stores in my city that I know carry my book and do the same. (shhh...but don't tell anyone...smile).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059864677619539915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-73954424532633795302009-01-13T09:05:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:05:00.000-05:00Debra, this is a fabulous idea! Let's start a revo...Debra, this is a fabulous idea! Let's start a revolution...LOL. <BR/><BR/>Ella Curry<BR/>www.edc-creations.comElla D. Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01852940348120955782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-21587705035915319612009-01-13T08:58:00.000-05:002009-01-13T08:58:00.000-05:00EXCELLENT I am EXCITED. Imagine if we do this and ...EXCELLENT I am EXCITED. <BR/>Imagine if we do this and get our get readers to do this around the Country!!! Next time you send out books send extra bookmarks and ask your readers to do it too<BR/>WHOOO HOOOSimply Said Reading Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711809939062424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-30785775162140850832009-01-13T08:40:00.000-05:002009-01-13T08:40:00.000-05:00Great idea! We have a Walmart nearby, and all the ...Great idea! We have a Walmart nearby, and all the black books are on the bottom, "bend-down" shelf. Next time I'm there, not only will I move some books, but take your advice and leave some strategically placed bookmarks behind!Niambi Brown Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313143002605421627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-18271965034343237882009-01-13T08:18:00.000-05:002009-01-13T08:18:00.000-05:00Let's all commit to rearranging at least 5 of our ...Let's all commit to rearranging at least 5 of our favorite books next time and every time we visit the book store. And authors, stick your bookmarks in non-black books; it would truly be interesting to see what happens. Ask readers that visit your site, How did you hear about me?Simply Said Reading Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711809939062424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-67251812135087333422009-01-13T03:01:00.000-05:002009-01-13T03:01:00.000-05:00I love this idea! Black romances should be in the ...I love this idea! Black romances should be in the romance section like all the other romances. I don't visit bookstores much anymore (I do most of my shopping online) but I may have to do a lil moving the next time I'm at the bookstore. Hopefully they'll get the hint! lolRae Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401577264246893702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291776767435945583.post-45991398728514053522009-01-12T22:56:00.000-05:002009-01-12T22:56:00.000-05:00A true fan. I too, rearrange books! In my Barnes...A true fan. I too, rearrange books! In my Barnes and Noble, black books are now mixed in according to section not race. They now have one small table for "Urban" and it's getting smaller. So you have to browse the shelves like everyone else, like we did 'before the black section.' And yes, face out is the way to go!brooklyngirl737https://www.blogger.com/profile/04728630963716877786noreply@blogger.com