Sisters in Crime, a group dedicated to women writers of crime fiction, took a survey of those who purchase books. One librarian and author found some interesting and to her, surprising answers. In particular, younger, college age people prefer ‘real’ books to e-books. Not something most would think is true. Brick and Mortar bookstores are still vital in the selling of mysteries. These are good things for those who own the independent bookshop.
To read Barbara Fister’s entire article:
http://sisters-in-crime-sinc.blogspot.com/2011/01/sinc-mystery-buyer-survey-reaction.html
Quite good review