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April 19, 2012

Books: grassy notes, a hint of vanilla, whatever books still are, whatever books still mean

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Booksellers versus Bestsellers: Seattle, WA, United States; John Watkins and Jamie Lutton have been booksellers for decades. Jamie has a degree in anthropology and she is responsible for the models of prehistoric animals you'll see at both stores. John has an MA in political science and a strong interest in sailing. Some of John's longer works may be viewed here: http://www.scribd.com/johnmwatkins/documents . Jamie's store has a website here: http: //www.twice-sold-tales.biz/ And John's store has a (slightly out-of-date) website here: http://www.twicesoldtales.info/

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