one for the book


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something extraordinary, such as a record-breaking performance or a remarkable accomplishment.

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ONE FOR THE BOOKS provides a fine literary guide from a humorist who recounts reviews, books, and how he became a voracious reader as a means of escaping childhood sadness.
One for the Books
In a mock ceremony that drew both laughter and tears, One for the Books - the last secular, locally-owned bookstore in the Santa Clarita Valley - began its closing-down sale Monday with a tongue-in-cheek funeral sermon.
Brothers and sisters, we are gathered here today on this sad occasion to mourn the passing of our beloved One for the Books,'' intoned Ben Boydston, artistic director of the Canyon Theatre Guild, before a crowd of about 75 people.
REQUIEM FOR A DYING BREED; MOCK FUNERAL MARKS FINAL DAYS OF STORE
The last secular, independent bookstore in the Santa Clarita Valley, One for the Books, will be laid to rest today in a mock funeral complete with a priest and black-clad mourners.
Competition from Barnes & Noble and Crown Books also greatly decreased sales at One for the Books.
FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND; BOOKSTORE TO CLOSE AFTER 23 YEARS
Competition from Barnes & Noble and Crown Books also decimated sales at One for the Books.
FUNERAL FOR AN OLD FRIEND; SANTA CLARITA BOOKSTORE FALLS VICTIM TO CHAINS, INTERNET
This is one for the books - unbelievable,'' he says.
PRODIGAL POOCH POPS UP AFTER MISSING 14 MONTHS
As the owner of a small business, One for the Books, she knows the difficulties of competing against the chain stores, such as Barnes and Noble and SuperCrown.
CITY MAYOR BOOSTS SMALL BUSINESSES; HEIDT SAYS HELP FOR LOCAL STORES SHOULD REPLACE AID FOR CHAINS

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