The vast hi-tech selection in this Grand Old Chain nails shut the lid of the coffin containing the once-living conceit that computer technology would soon render paper obsolete. Whether you need help pointing & clicking or hacking & cracking, this is definitely the meatspace homepage for all siliconish hardcopy. With sprawling locations in close proximity to two major geek enclaves (UT and the Silicon Hills), it's no wonder that B& N shows up at the top of the shelf this year, knocking last year's winner, Book People, into a close second.
