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WP Article: Independent Book Stores on the Rise
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifest...9LJ_story.html
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08-18-2011, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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I'm not either. It's like the family farm. You hear about the death of the great American dream, crushed under the corporate boot heel, but it's only the ones who don't know what they're doing who can't survive in a competetive market. The smart ones are too busy taking care of business to give interviews.
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08-18-2011, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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It makes sense that people would take advantage of the decline of the huge book sotre. A smaller store, with less stock and helpful staff will be a draw for people who enjoy reading. You might have to wait a bit if they need to order a book for you but having someone there to help you and feelng the personal touch will be attractive to lots of people.
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08-18-2011, 05:41 PM | #4 |
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nature abhors a vacuum. i'm sure a few indie video stores will start popping up again too.
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