Are Bookstores Really Dying?

Given the fact that ebooks are increasingly becoming the format of choice among readers. And you don't need a brick and mortar store to sell them. Does this mean that bookstores are dying?

Let's look at some of the evidence. We know all about Borders, of course. And things look bad along the south Jersey shore.

However, bookstores (like any business) can take steps to try to keep pace with the times.

For instance, according to this article, Dymocks (Australia's largest bookstore chain) plans to launch a Web-based self-publishing service. And we're talking books in print that Dymocks would stock on its shelves, which is most bizarre interesting.

Finally, when it comes to survival, bookstores can often find a way to do it. And, call me nuts, but I have a hard time imagining this place being stocked with nothing but ebooks ...