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Old 08-19-2016, 11:56 AM   #57
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Originally Posted by fjtorres View Post
Or, instead of cards, touchscreens cycling through genre specific covers that can let you surf that genre's catalog and buy right there. Your choice of Kindle, epub (if available) print in a variety of size formats including large print for POD or home delivery. The screen could even be used to solicit recommendations based on a form listing examples of books (or book traits) you like.

It's not hard to imagine a modern book store that can compete with online on features and services. You just have to think of what readers need/want instead of what publishers want.
Or cards on shelves like books, AND touchscreens at the end of every aisle. Someday.

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