Bookstores have withstood the test of technology facing off against the likes of Amazon Kindle, audiobooks and other e-formats in the digital market.
The number of bookstores in the United States declined by half between 1998 and 2019, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report. During the COVID-19 pandemic, retail sales also saw a sharp decline.
In 2026, bookstores in Gainesville and across the United States, have adapted and are still standing strong…