We've all seen reports of entertainers pulling out of scheduled appearances in the state of North Carolina because of the laws regarding LGBT. My 1st reaction was "Good for them." Well, here's the other side. Take a look at this NYTimes article about a single bookstore owner in NC and her lament. It's worth taking a minute to read what she has to say. It definitely will give you a different perspective on this issue. (And it's still book-related!)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/14/opinion/why-should-my-store-be-boycotted-over-a-law-i-despise.html?emc=edit_th_20160414&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=20735318
And here's some exciting Harlan Coben news. When we went to see him a couple of weeks ago, he told us all that an A-lister movie star contacted him about producing and starring in his movie. He said that these inquiries happen once in a while, but that nothing typically comes of them. Well, 5 days after he came to Book Passage, he posted on Facebook that Julia Roberts is that A-lister. And she is going to produce and star in the movie! Isn't that the coolest thing? Here is Harlan's post.
Julia Roberts is attached to the film adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben’s novel.
Julia Roberts is attached to star in and produce the film adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben’s “Fool Me Once,” Variety has learned. Roberts will produce with …
VARIETY.COM|BY JUSTIN KROLL
I live in South Carolina, fairly close to Asheville, so I know and love Malaprop's. They never back down from a controversial issue and I agree that they shouldn't be boycotted because of something they can't control.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. As I said, the article certainly got me thinking about this issue from a different angle.
DeleteFirst, yay for Julia Roberts and Fool Me Once. It really would make a great movie.
ReplyDeleteAs for the boycott, I read the article and I get it. But, like you, respect the big names saying no to the state. Malaprops has their heart in the right place and it's too bad that they'll pay a price, but until the state's businesses feel the repercussions, nothing will get changed. Let's hope that happens soon.
It is unfortunate, but a boycott will never be totally fair. I am sorry for Malaprops and all of the others who feel the same way that Malaprops feels.
DeleteIt is hard to understand why business owners should be hurt regardless of how they personally stand on an issue, but that's the only way a statewide economic boycott can really work, I suppose!
ReplyDeleteI think we all agree that it's unfair. But that there really is no better solution.
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