So, we all shop at Walmart, Target and the very rare Kmart. If your like me, even if you enter one of these stores for just 1 item, then you have to walk down the book aisle. It really is an addiction. So, which store will I usually end up buying from and who has the better selection in my opinion.
I live in the boondocks, so all we really have is a tiny Walmart. The book selection at this location isn't great. However, I have seen a few that have great selections. Either way, if I am looking for just a specific author, Maybe 3 out of 5 times I will find it there. They keep is stocked decently, but not with the newest and greatest books that I am looking for. Like I said, my Walmart is small, but even when visiting others, I still find they have a lot of the same books that I have at mine. Needless to say, I can usually walk through the Walmart aisle and leave without a book in my cart.
The next closest place to me, is the ever so rare Kmart. I have to say, Kmart really does have a good book selection. If I am in the book buying mood, I can usually get one from there without a problem. I can usually find a specific book I am also looking for, even if it has just come out. They have a good size selection, or at least at the one near me. As I said, Kmart is very rare now a days, and I have no idea how other Kmarts are.
Finally, If I want to travel a little ways, I will come across Target. Hands down they have the best selection. I will give them that award. However, there prices are a bit steeper. Where I can find the same book say at Kmart for 5.99, its usually 7.99 at Target.
So, If I am usually looking for a book, I like to try Kmart first before heading to a fancy book store. Besides, all three easily feed my need to just take a look, even if I am not buying.
Happy Monday fellow book lovers! And tell me, who has the best selection to you?
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I too find that Kmart has a better selection than the other two and the pricing is bettr. We are somewhat lucky to have a Hastings book store here as well. They have a more comprehensive collection but really still not the newest and brightest books. Their pricing is also high.
Have a great day
Call me an elitist if you want, I almost always go to Books A Million or Barnes and Noble. I have learned time and time again that Walmart and their kind never have the books I want. Plus I will admit, I like a nice gourmet drink while I browse :)
I always love a good book store too Jessica. They are much more cozy and always make me happy :o)
We've had a K-mart here for over 30 years. I've been there a few times, but I didn't know that they carried books. I never even thought to look for books there. I should check it out sometime - especially when I'm looking for a hardback.
For variety I prefer bookstores, but for prices you can't beat Walmart or Target. The Target in our area gives 25% off of the prices on all their books, but I once bought a Kim Harrison hardback at Walmart for $13.00 - it was going for over $20 everywhere else!
Whenever I feel the strain of living in an evergrowing city, I remind myself that at least we have two major bookstores and a couple of independant stores here, as well as Target, K-Mart and Wal-Mart.
I'm very lucky to live in a college town, we've got just about evreything (Target, Meijer, Walmart, B&N a zillion grocery stores), except all of our KMart's closed last year. I find that I buy a lot of books at Target because I'm usually in that shopping plaza for something else, and it's "oh, I need to stop into Target for something!", and they've got a good book selection and it's cheap. They have a great selection of cookbooks too!
btw, found you through the hop, Great site!
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