Avid Reader

I think the smaller independent bookshops will continue to grow in the current retail climate.  They offer wonderful service and some interesting events.  I went to Avid Reader on Tuesday night to hear Dan Akst talk about the modern crisis of self control.  Paul Barclay was asking questions and Dan was responding thoughtfully - such a good night.  It will be broadcast as Big Ideas in the next few weeks. 

Nope, books aren't going to be dying out any time soon...