The Borders that used to be my Borders is closing. A short walk from my studio apartment in Hollywood, I went there to browse and discover new books.

And now it’s almost gone. The ones you though would never close are closing.

The same goes for independent bookstores. Places you thought would last forever. The ones you thought inspired to loyalty and devotion to keep going, simply didn’t.

Have we forgotten how to read books?

Amazon is no replacement for a real place where you can browse, chat, and ask questions.