Are bookshops a dying breed?

In Canterbury alone two independent bookstores have closed their doors to the public in the last year.


Although the economic climate isn't in favour to smaller family run bookshops, larger chains are finding themselves to be in the same boat.

Chaucer Bookshop owner said: "nothing can replace the actual feel of a book, and the satisfaction of owning one."


Technology is another factor that is changing the demand for high street bookshops. With the release of Amazons Kindle and Apples application 'iBooks' many people are avoiding buying books in favour of ebooks.

The iBook application which is free to download for the iPad can be here