I've always wondered what the 'deal' is about that - I mean I sometimes see the same people day in day out hanging out reading books like it was a library or something? I don't ever remember anybody being asked to leave though? I think I would feel uncomfortable doing that, sorta like a freebie or something? But ya know, these places do have nice coffee shops and they do stick couches everywhere in the store - very inviting to hang out and read books. I think if the store doesn't want people to do this then they shouldn't have couches/lounge chairs everywhere! Just my .02c
-VTrider