The last independent bookstore in my city closed a few years ago. Checking Google we have two Christian, two paranormal and a comic bookstore within a 30 mile radius. Considering the expensive commercial leases it seems only the niche stores can survive. There is only one regular independent left about 6 miles away. It's in a neighborhood of high net worth residents. And one used paperback store the size of a closet (50% off only).
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