Comments on: A Recipe For Starting A Used Bookstore

By: eddy

eddy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:13:23 +0000

Way to go. Very inspiring. I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you continue to blog your experience for the rest of us. VIVA Blue Plate!
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By: chat

chat — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:58:23 +0000

THIS ENDEAVOR!!! WHAT A GREAT ARTICLE

By: Mary G.

Mary G. — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:06:01 +0000

Hi Pat!!
BEST OF LUCK WITH THIS ENDEAVOR!!! WHAT A GREAT ARTICLE….MISS SEEING YOU GUYS…
SURE DID ENJOY SOME OF THE GOOD TIMES WITH YOU AND DEB (AND THE GIRLS) IN T-TOWN!!!

TAKE CARE….HAPPY READING….HAPPY SELLING……..

By: Wanda Carrasquillo-Boyd

Wanda Carrasquillo-Boyd — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:56:02 +0000

Pat,

What a wonderful second career!! Great to hear you are pursuing your passion. Good Luck with your newest adventure. Ken, Ken Jr., Cynthia and I will be rooting for you. Congratulations.

By: Tom Jaffee

Tom Jaffee — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:15:46 +0000

Pat:
I enjoyed reading about the recipe for Blue Plate Books. I have no doubt that it will be a success. Owning your own business is a big step. I’ve witnessed that my entire life! It does have its rewards. I do wish that we were there to help (and get in your way) when you set up the store. I’m sure I’ll visit it frequently when I am in VA. Keep us posted regarding the Blue Plate aventuures. Tom.

By: Joni at Paragraphs

Joni at Paragraphs — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:05:56 +0000

Pat,
Congratulations and good luck. It is encouraging to hear about others who are entering the world of bookselling since I am a couple of months(provided Dolly doesn’t rain on my parade) from the launch of Paragraphs on Padre Blvd. a general interest new and used book store. I love your store’s name and theme – it is original and enticing. You have certainly done your homework and I am sure your new venture will be a success. I will look forward to reading more about your bookselling adventures. /Joni

By: Tina Consolo

Tina Consolo — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:12:22 +0000

Hi Pat. I wondered what happened to you. The last 4 books I read were books I had read before, all David Sedaris. Sometimes you just get in a mood for a little relentless sarcasm…this particular mood just happened to last 2 weeks. Before that I read a book Craig Bridges gave me (he says HI!), about Roosevelt’s journey down an unmapped river in the Brazilian rainforest…heavy, amazing stuff. After reading that, I decided my next book purchase will have to be any other books written by his comrads on the same journey (although I totally needed the Sedaris to lighten up a bit after). Soooo, when will the website be up and running for your new store? Because I don’t think we have any meetings coming up in Virginia for awhile… Miss you, thanks for reaching out to me like you did when we first met at – was it Manhattan Eye?- and best of luck with your new endeavor. You are so lucky to be 1) Doing what you want to do, and 2) being surrounded by books all day! I enjoyed your blog. Keep us all posted on how it goes…
-Tina Consolo

By: Paula Morris

Paula Morris — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:24:35 +0000

Pat
How you are missed in the ophthalmic education arena! With your intellect, extraordinary planning skills and drive, I see only success in your future. Good luck and can’t wait to get back to Virginia to check out your Blue Plate specials!

By: Christine Stevenson

Christine Stevenson — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:38:26 +0000

The very best of luck to you. Keep us posted in the months ahead.

By: Lisa B

Lisa B — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:40:24 +0000

Hi Pat,

Hope it all goes well with the bookstore. As a reader myself, I’ve often thought it would be a great job, but I’d probably read more than sell!
If I could drop over from Down Under I would.
Cheers,

Lisa