Indie Bookstores 'Defend Their Peculiar Niche'

"While their numbers certainly aren't what they once were, independent bookstores continue to defend their peculiar niche against slim profit margins, large chain bookstores, and the rising tide of e-book vendors.... Observers say a special blend of local flavor, dedication to physical books, accessibility to author tours, and a business model that includes other revenue streams has helped to keep the lights on for many independent bookstores."

--A Christian Science Monitor article entitled "With Local Connections and Quirkiness, Indie Bookstores Thrive"
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