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That's too bad! I always visited the local Hastings whenever I visited Poplar Bluffs, Missouri. Which I do with alarming regularity.
It was a much better BOOKSTORE 15-20 years ago, any more, the last few years, the books and magazines section shrank significantly in size and selection, and the videos, and promotional tie in junk took up the most space. Not unlike how Barnes & Noble is changing.
But in truth, there aren't enough READERs any more in the level of density in the rural and small town cities needed to support any sort of bookstore. And Amazon does a very good job in serving them.
But city dwellers, don't feel too smug, Readership is dropping in the cities as well. YOUR level of choice has been reduced for the same reasons, it's just taking longer for individuals to see the effects.
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