Indie bookstores flourish in an Amazon world

In the last 10 years, indie bookstores have grown by nearly 50% across the country. Why it matters: Amazon’s rise has led to the demise of the chain bookstore industry. By 2016, 55% of all US trade book purchases were on Amazon. Yet, American Booksellers Association CEO Oren Teicher says, “Those stores don't create the kind of experience that you have in an indie bookstore.” signup.axios.com