Though I read online and on a Kindle, I think local, independent bookstores can be a great thing. Here's a cool story about how one grew from nothing into a national phenomenon and how it may show a path for local bookstores to make a comeback.
"The Bookstore Strikes Back" by Ann Patchett
Published in the Atlantic, December 2012
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/12/the-bookstore-strikes-back/309164/?single_page=true
Eric
Number of interesting thoughts in this. The non-book thought that by creating a word of mouth buzz and telling people it would be great it ended up being great. Finding the right person to spread that message around certainly seemed to work. As an avid book reader I love the story and think there will always be a place for books though it will be increasingly small as fewer people want the physical copy. The story reminded me of Karin who has been providing me with fantastic books for the past 3 years. Most people don't have someone that can make the type of recommendations (and actually just give me the book) that allow me to find top rate literature and it seems like this bookstore is a place for people without that resource. Really cool. Stay big headed.
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