But, but... Amazon is very local. It is everywhere I have an internet-connected browser! I gave up on most mom and pop stores. There are exceptions, such as a most-excellent local hardware store with helpful staff, but the added value of being "local" doesn't carry much weight with me.
I do like to sniff and fondle books. But I've cut back on brick-and-mortar book shopping since I'm such a heavy e-reader now.
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