tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071219441574727960.post2798066103921704029..comments2023-03-26T00:52:39.651-07:00Comments on Excelsior: Planet Books – Mt Lawley, PerthJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05063686203602541260noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071219441574727960.post-90088472885227951552011-11-21T18:46:37.396-08:002011-11-21T18:46:37.396-08:00I agree with supporting book stores, especially th...I agree with supporting book stores, especially the small, boutique kind rather than the retail chains that until recently have dominated the market.<br /><br />I am hoping with the online shopping revolution that it's the small bookstores that remain, as they are the ones that provide personalised service and a quality shopping experience. This is key for bricks-and-mortar retailers now - that people will come in store for the experience, not the convenience. I think it encourages stores to lift their game, and in the case where stores do get it right (like Planet Books) I will reward them with my custom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071219441574727960.post-74216925835983159012011-11-21T05:09:39.651-08:002011-11-21T05:09:39.651-08:00They have a pretty fine cooking section and in fac...They have a pretty fine cooking section and in fact I know a vegetarian who goes there a lot to check out the latest vegetarian cook books. He thinks they are too close to the kids section though!Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05063686203602541260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071219441574727960.post-68371724815693291762011-11-20T04:25:00.011-08:002011-11-20T04:25:00.011-08:00I enjoy browsing through this bookstore. Love a pl...I enjoy browsing through this bookstore. Love a place that goes beyond the usual 'best sellers' list. (Ho-hum) And it invites people to browse and stay, which is severely lacking in the chain stores. Oh, and they have a decent vegan cookery books section! :)libertine101https://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com