"Here's how Amazon self destructs..."

This piece by Evan Hughes of Salon.com is terrific especially if you're interested in how book store closings are going to shake out vs. Amazon.  Truly a must read. Here's a sample...

"The problem is, by killing off stores, Amazon is making life difficult for the publishers who give them something to sell in the first place, and the retailer’s dominance could pose a threat to the long-term health of the industry. Amazon does deserve credit for reaching far-flung readers and expanding the e-book market. A person who lives a hundred miles from the nearest decent bookstore now has access to nearly any literature published in English, whether as an e-book or by home delivery. Other vendors can now offer this too, but Amazon is the best at it. On the whole, the company is outstanding at what it does — and that’s just the trouble." 

Please read this great article here...