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I have been promising to write this article for several years. I continue to lose the business cards and details that I have written down. Anyway, I have a few favorite bookstores around the state of Montana. These mostly sell used books:
And these mostly sell new books:
As you can see, I list a couple of big chain stores, in this last list. I overheard a conversation, while I was in a used bookstore in Missoula. A lady was moaning that stores like Barnes and Noble were driving used bookstores out of business. I don't see that they are direct competitors. Each has its share of the market. Unfortunately life is tough for small businesses. And used bookstores do not always succeed. I cheer for both used bookstores and the really useful large chains.