With three hours to kill after the conference, I wandered the streets until I found sanctuary in Borders bookstore. In the UK , the reading of books and magazines before purchase is heavily frowned upon, but not so in America where pre-reading is positively encouraged. Internal coffee shops help promote a reading room atmosphere where new books and magazines lay in chaotic piles until returned to their homes by courteous staff.
On the way back to my hotel in the wee hours, tramps were snuggled under benches taking advantage of a local free magazine which obviously made comfortable bedding. I was envious.
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