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July 21, 2011
23:33 • 1 year ago
Tags: borders rip books liquidation sad stories the death of borders borders closing borders is dying mike edwards
The letter the CEO of Borders, Mike Edwards, sent to Borders Rewards card members. That’s it guys. Lights out. Click here to read the full letter. (thanks ProducerMatthew for sending this along)

The letter the CEO of Borders, Mike Edwards, sent to Borders Rewards card members. That’s it guys. Lights out. Click here to read the full letter. (thanks ProducerMatthew for sending this along)

July 18, 2011
22:06 • 1 year ago
Tags: borders borders closing borders liquidation borders depressing borders closing map
This incredibly depressing interactive map lists all the Borders locations that will close due to liquidation. It does not include locations already closed — over 100 closed a few months back. (via the WSJ’s Zach Seward on Google+)

This incredibly depressing interactive map lists all the Borders locations that will close due to liquidation. It does not include locations already closed — over 100 closed a few months back. (via the WSJ’s Zach Seward on Google+)

April 19, 2011
23:12 • 2 years ago
Tags: borders rip books borders contest borders closing contests
Last chance: Enter our “death of Borders” contest and tell us why you like books Just a reminder to you guys: Our contest to get a bunch of random books from our now-closed Borders location ends tonight. Did we pick up this Susan Boyle book on our last visit? Find out by telling us why you like books. The best entry gets a few gems. The worst entry also gets a few gems.

Last chance: Enter our “death of Borders” contest and tell us why you like books

Just a reminder to you guys: Our contest to get a bunch of random books from our now-closed Borders location ends tonight. Did we pick up this Susan Boyle book on our last visit? Find out by telling us why you like books. The best entry gets a few gems. The worst entry also gets a few gems.

April 14, 2011
16:08 • 2 years ago
Tags: borders borders closing 90 percent off liquidation borders is dying the death of borders
With this latest slash in prices, now it’s time to start buying enough books to build a fort. Wonder how many copies of “America By Heart” are still available. (Previously: one two three)

With this latest slash in prices, now it’s time to start buying enough books to build a fort. Wonder how many copies of “America By Heart” are still available. (Previously: one two three)

April 13, 2011
11:07 • 2 years ago
Tags: borders borders closing depressing photos end of days bookstores hope you like your kindle from popculturebrain
popculturebrain: Photo Gallery: Bitter Borders Closing Down | Buzzfeed via peterwknox Also of note.

popculturebrain:

Photo Gallery: Bitter Borders Closing Down | Buzzfeed

via peterwknox

Also of note.

 

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