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Morning Exchange: Where Do You Buy Books?

With the news that Borders bookstore is closing at Mid Rivers Mall, we want to know where you buy books.

Happy Thursday all!

Ever since we heard the news that including three locally, we've been thinking about where we buy books. We want to know, where do you shop? Online? At local bookstores, like ? 

Many people love e-readers and have stopped buying physical copies of books. The local library even offers classes for people who want to learn more about using e-readers. But at the same time, St. Charles Patch has heard local bookstores are making a comeback. this year. 

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So what do you think about the news that Borders is shutting down? Regional Editor Holly Edgell will weigh in with her thoughts on this today. 

Check out the photos from my volunteer day at Lincoln Elementary School yesterday. I had a great time helping with the book fair. 

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Where to find us?

I'll be driving around taking photos of houses on the market that will host open houses this weekend for our new feature. Then you can find me at from 10 a.m. to noon. I'm taking knitting lessons from someone I met there! 

If you'd like to stop by and say hi, I'd love to meet you. Or send me an e-mail at kalen.ponche@patch.com


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