I used to love local, independent bookstores.

Then, when I wrote and published my own book, and learned a lot more about the industry, I realized that the current book publishing and distribution model makes no economic sense (unlimited returns!!??) and is fated to die.

Support your public library. Support online competition to Amazon. But the brick and mortar bookstore, except for a very, very few, is history. Don't mourn it. Create a better, different tomorrow.