Being from around the area, I was probably one of the few students who knew what the Moravian Book Shop was (when you mentioned it in class), let alone been inside of it many times. Since a lot of my high school friends live in Bethlehem, we’d find ourselves on the main street quite a lot, never able to resist entering the Moravian Book Shop. As you can tell from the picture it is not your typical book store; it sells much more than just books. And it even has a cafe in which to dine.
This store is extremely well known in the community in which I grew up. And it is definitely one of the quaintest stores I have ever been in. During the holiday season, this store is especially festive and bustling with customers. Thinking about Amazon putting places like the Moravian Book Shop out of business is a sad thought. I know that many people in the community would be greatly disappointed if that were to happen. The experience of going into that store can not even be captured by going to a regular book store, such as Barnes & Nobel, let alone buying from an online selection of books provided by Amazon. Needless to say, the Moravian Book Shop is a very unique store that would be a shame for the lehigh valley to lose.
I’m not from the area and am not familiar with the Moravian Book Shop, but there are similar businesses in my area and in New York City that I would be disappointed to see close down as a result of such corporations as Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I agree with your claim that stores such as the Moravian Book Shop have more to offer than books; it is truly an experience.
I’m not familiar with the Moravian Book Shop either but I too know some similar businesses in my area. I would be disappointed to see any kind of smaller business shut down because of bigger corporations. There is something almost magical about entering these smaller businesses.
I have a similar connection with Giovanni’s Room in Philly. It sells much more than books too, but not, erm, coffee. Anyway, it offers much more to the community than books and naughty magazines. Although, I’m glad it won’t be threatened by Amazon and company anytime soon. You can’t drive a historical landmark out of business.