|
Buy local
I have a concern with purchasing a Kindle and it involves being able to support the people and businesses I know in my home community. I currently buy the majority of my books through an independent bookseller aand pay a little more to do so (about 10%). It makes long-term economic sense because it means that a local business providing jobs remains viable and my community has a fighting chance in the global economy.
That being said, if I purchase a Kindle, or equivalent, am I now wedded to the large transnational company? Or is it possible that my local bookseller will have access (at reasonable cost) to the e-books and a method of download?
Barry
|