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I worked at a well-regarded independent bookstore in the early 90s. Chain stores like B&N were our enemy. Fast forward to today: the independent bookstore closed in 2008, and B&N is my daughter's favorite store. In the winter when the weather is bad and we just want to get out of the house for a little bit, we all go there and browse books, maybe have a snack at the cafe. Yes, I get my ebooks from the library and Amazon, but I buy my daughter books at B&N, I'm a member there, and I often buy toys there for friends' birthdays.
I do think the day will come when our local B&N closes. We will be very sad, and I won't blame myself.
eP
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