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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward
Just a counterpoint. Before you write off the brick and mortar bookstore, look how much money Starbucks has made selling a cup of coffee to people who didn't need to go there for coffee....
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You've put your finger on the fly in the ointment. I see people reading in these coffee shops all the time. If they build these kiosks what's to stop Starbucks et al from putting in a bookshelf with about 100 first chapters and a link to purchase and download a book when you find one you like. This would create a lot of competition for local bookstores.