The Way We Read Now – Borders Style

“If you doubt that Borders has had a profound effect, not just on the book trade, but on how readers interact with one another and with texts, then keep an eye out for a remarkable new documentary called Indies Under Fire: The Battle for the American Bookstore… Protesters complain that Borders is imposing cultural uniformity across the United States by destroying small businesses. The representatives from Borders respond that the stores are competitive for the simple reason that they are attractive and well-stocked.”