They're blaming internet shopping (like it's the consumer's fault) but there are other big volume retailers like Big W who can sell for so much cheaper than they ever did (plus electronic formats have had an effect too I think). Classic example, even at "clearance" prices 50-70% off some titles were still cheaper elsewhere. Yes Borders has gone under, as has Angas & Robertson. Initially only some stores but now it's pretty much most of them. My all time fave independent bookstore closed too which is a mega-boo-hoo, I think there were ways she could have exploited her cute location and really played up the independent-ness. It's all pretty shocking in Adelaide where there has been a big reading culture for many decades. We've gone from having 4 or 5 bookstores in Rundle Mall to only 1 in teh space of about a month.

That poops me right off when they market movies to kids of a certain age and then the content is not so suitable!!