The Past, Present, And Future Of Our Favorite Bookstores
1A - A podcast by NPR
You're listening to a public radio show. There's a good chance you're into books and the stores that sell them.And what's not to love? There might be few greater joys in life than a warm drink, a kind clerk with good recs, and the scent of freshly printed pages wafting through the air.But in the age of the internet (and especially of Amazon) the future of the world's independent book sellers looks murky. But not hopeless.We discuss what the future holds for these brick and mortar institutions.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
