Skip to main content

Barnes and Noble-Fairfield CA

There is a certain comfort to know that bookstores are still around.  Tablets are great when you want a quick read between meetings, a download in an airport, or for the sake of convenience.  There is an aesthetic feeling of actually handling a book.  Given that you can highlight a paragraph, or not have to worry about losing your bookmark when you use a tablet. 

Perhaps, it's the nerdy feeling of walking through the aisles of a bookstore, grabbing a corner chair to read and thumb through a few pages before purchase.  The tablets don't have the artistry or allure of book covers that causes curiosity.  

Then there is the children's corner, where parents lovingly read stories.  The tables and carpets are bright.  Also, the music section where we can purchase good old fashioned Vinyl records or listen to cd's.   

Barnes and Nobles bookstores seem are few and far in between.  It seems like perhaps downloading a book is the way to go.  The entrance features a Nook stand.  Then again, there is a magazine corner and a Starbuck's coffee shop.  The loyal book patrons are still thumbing through pages with a cup of java in hand.

If you would like a good place to hangout visit:


Barnes & Noble  Fairfield
Located in: Gateway Courtyard
Address: 1600 Gateway Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94533


Juliet Vercelli is a travel professional.  Who loves to get out and do things.  If you would like to keep up and find out what's new in the world visit her webpage www.byebyebirdees.com or email: info@byebyebirdees.com

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Cull Canyon Trail Challenge 2018 -the dog's blog

This my husband and my second day trying the  East Bay Regional Park District Trails Challenge.   Today we tried the Cull Canyon Trail: Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area Chabot to Garin Regional Trail/Cull Canyon Road/Heyer Road/Service Road/ Lake View Trail/Columbia Drive Length: 2.25-mile loop Elevation: 350 feet Location: Castro Valley GPS: 37.710479, -122.055430  We picked this trail because we could bring the dog with us, and it is described as shaded trails, shallow creek crossings, ridge-top breezes.  Sounds good.  We have a family Welsh Corgi who does not like the heat.  He is always enthusiastic about a walk, but if the weather is too hot, he stops at every piece of shade possible.   In addition to the trail, the park has a beautiful swimming spot and tables for picnickers.  Today was Memorial Day, it was filled with visitors.  This is the beginning of the trail.  So far so good....
Post a Comment
Read more

The Castello di Amorosa

Castle Winery in Napa Valley Castello di Amorosa is an authentic Tuscan castle in the Napa Valley here they make authentic Italian Style wines.  Two thirds of the Castello is underground featuring 8 levels where 4 levels are above ground.  There are 107 rooms , 121,000 square feet, 3 acres.  200 containers were brought from Europe filled with old materials, furnishings, antiques, bricks.  The owner designed the castle to reflect a medieval atmosphere to include a drawbridge, towers, courtyards and even a moat.   It has a deep well, and a church.  The Great Hall is used for dinners and filming.  The greatest feature is their massive collections of wine both new and the spoiled that line the wall.   The owner added one unique touch, a prison and torture chamber. The Castello di Amorosa specializes in small lots of wines sold only at the winery.  Castello di Amorosa  "The Castle of Love" designed with love by Dario Sattui...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tour de Fit- Serotonin Surge Charities

On May 20th, 2018, I completed the third race for the Tour de Fit.  The cause was for the Serotonin Surge charities located at Natomas Oaks Park.  The Serotonin Surge Charities promotes health, wellness and benevolence of the Sacramento region.  The run benefits clinics that are medically under-insured and uninsured.   Definition of Serotonin- The "feel good" brain chemical. I participated in the walk race.  I don't really have a goal except that it's motivation to get out and see beautiful country here in the Bay Area.  This third medal is one of four medals for the Tour de Fit which once complete all connects together. The next race is the Davis Moon Light Race July 7.  To sign up visit: http://changeofpace.com/tour-de-fit/ Upon finishing the race some of the Sponsors are as follows: Well Space Health 2425 Alhambra Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817 926-550-5443 Hours 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week Immediate Care program for same...
Post a Comment
Read more