The loss of NY’s bookstores

Fiona writes \”Village Voice has an interesting article
on the death of independent bookstores in New York City at –
Rising rent seems to be the main reason for the closure of several stores.


\”Whatever the factors—rent spikes, chain domination, reading-allergic citizenry, publishers\’ high price tags—it was hard for a bookstore lover not to notice all the closings in 2001. \”
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