The most endangered species in the world seems to be the independent crime book store, including this one and others talked about by book people, such as Sarah Weinman.
I use Amazon on my own blog, mostly because it’s a way to get the new paperback covers online for a non-geek like me--and also the chance to make a (very) few bucks. Many other crime-fiction bloggers do the same.
But the point of this post is to say very loudly that if you’re anywhere near an independent bookstore, PLEASE buy your books there--no matter where you first see, hear, or read about them. You’ll feel much better about it when you do.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
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I seldom use amazon.com links on my Web site and blog. I link to Powells (large independent bookstore in Portland, OR) or Olssons (Washington, DC-independent bookstore chain), among other independent bookstore links. I consider it as a way to support the independent bookstore, and both Powells and Olssons have extensive online, searchable catalogs.
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