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Apart from drinking a lot of lattes, I also picked up a copy of Tribal Knowledge at Powell's Books, rumoured to be the largest bookstore in the world.
October 24, 2006 - 07:57
Steven:

Oh dear, reminds me of my trips to the US; lots of bookstore visiting. The number of books is huge and pales in comparison with Belgian bookstores.

Besides, the atmosphere invites you to buy a coffee and some snacks and start digesting the brainfood right away in the shop. Why can't they organise something like this in our country? A Borders like bookshop with annex coffee shop and some comfortable seating. Especially during the weekends, this was my favorite passtime in the US.

And I see they're still issuing warnings all over the place Careful, the brainfood you're about to enjoy can be very hot.

Have fun over there Dries!

October 24, 2006 - 08:24
Itkovian:

I agree with that Steven. The same could be said for places that offer free WiFi, e.g. a coffee shop, or a tearoom. They should do it -- provide reading space, that is -- at the Fnac, which would be very nice, IMO.

October 24, 2006 - 11:04
kev:

When I was at Fnac this summer pouring through bike maps of Belgium and Holland, I just parked myself on the ground for an hour or two. Squatter's rights!

October 24, 2006 - 18:30
Kjartan:

The Fnac in Antwerp has a little cafe in the middle of it now a days. They were still rebuilding the place last I was there, but hopefully it will be a nice place to relax and read when its all done.

October 25, 2006 - 01:15
Itkovian:

Had I known that you were going to visit a bookstore in the US, I would have given you a list of stuff to bring along for me :-)

October 24, 2006 - 10:54
Serre:

Wouldn't that latte look so much better in a genuine grey Starbucks-thermo-mug? ;)

October 25, 2006 - 12:53
Dries:

No worries, I already bought you a metallic thermo-mug. :)

October 25, 2006 - 16:23
Varun:

This is a really beautiful picture, Dries. Really nice work. ;)

October 31, 2006 - 22:18
Amy Stephen:

Love my Starbucks Skinny Latte! And, my bookstores!

Dries - you have a fantastic blog with community building strength and your eye for great snaps is impeccable. Keep up the good work.

November 3, 2006 - 02:52

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