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Breaking Dawn Midnight Release Party Info! Local Bookstore: Just what is that? Hmmm... What to Say, What to Say... ??? April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 February 09 March 09 April 09 May 09 June 09 July 09 
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Location:
4001 California Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Breaking Dawn goes on sale at Midnight, August 2nd, 2008 at 12:01 AM! We are still accepting pre-orders up to the release date! Please call Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 661.631.2575 for more information. This has been asked of me as of late... what constitutes a local bookstore? Is it a family owned store or a corporate "big box" store? Is it the people they employ? Is it the contributions one makes to the local community? Is it the store's involvement in the community? Is it in the name? I can answer "yes" to all these questions. Someone came up to me the other day and mentioned that we almost didn't get an order from another organization because they wanted to go with the "local bookstore". Now, if you've read my profile, you'd know that I'm with Barnes & Noble, and we've been in Bakersfield now for almost ten years. So, I countered with... "uh... aren't we local?" Last I checked, I go to work in Bakersfield. While I can understand the perception that we aren't local - I must explain that it's a huge misconception. We are, in fact, very local. We are located in Bakersfield, on California Avenue and even have a college store at CSUB (it's kind of its own store separate from us, but, still local). But then people say, "Well, you don't keep the money here in Bakersfield"... Also not true. Truth is, we employ people that live here, shop here, pay taxes here, use gas stations here, go to college here, have kids that go to public schools here, go to doctor's here and buy houses here - among other things. We contribute to schools, libraries and charitable organizations by way of donations of cash and/or product. We support local schools, literacy and arts organizations throughout the year. I myself have contributed time and effort in many citywide events! We have hosted fundraising organizations in our store, at our expense, and have made large donations to the fundraiser, as well! Then they say, "Well, a percentage of your money goes to "the corporation". Yes... it does. At other stores a percentage of the money earned goes to the owner of that store... same thing - in a way. But with us, it allows our store to better perform for you! It ensures that your product will be placed in your hand, if not immediately from off our shelves, then as quickly as possible from our warehouse. Giving back to the community is a big way we consider ourselves local. In fact, this week (April 26 thru May 4) we are allowing all educators (pre-K thru 12) to enjoy a 25% discount on all things for school and PERSONAL purchases! They get to save 10% in the movie and music section as well! This is something special we do for our educators who don't get recognized enough for the work they do. On Friday, May 2nd, they can come into the store at 6:00 AM and enjoy private shopping and a continental breakfast - and win prizes, too! How's that for supporting our local educators?!? And it doesn't end there. We have events that cater to our local community throughout the year! Just stop in and grab one of our event calendars and see just how many things we do year round to serve you... our community. So - What is a local bookstore? We are. I guess since I've decided to become a part of this community, I should add something worthwhile. I will... just not today. Too tired. (sigh) :-) 
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