We're one of the only retail businesses where the price is preprinted. You can't raise prices because the price is on the book, and you certainly can't raise it when the other guy is discounting it.

I'd like to uncover some worthy recipients and I'd like it if the member booksellers nominated programs in their communities.

We are looking at the definition of 'promoting literacy' in a broad sense.

I don't believe in that philosophy. But I also have a responsibility to my booksellers to look at all the options, and that is an option.

We were looking to close up a tax loophole. There's real money out there being lost. It's starting to be real money, serious money.

The independent bookstores that are left have learned how to compete in this marketplace. There are fewer bookstores now, but the ones that are left are not only a good place to buy books, but they are also well-run businesses.