It's not unheard of for an obituary to be published by mistake. A few years ago, People.com put up an , who 鈥� at 100 鈥� is still alive.
Something similar happened to Dallas-based chain, Austin鈥檚 and independent bookstores across the country when the first e-reader made its debut. The death knell never rang so loud.
But it turns out bookstores aren't dead after all, at least not some of the best-known ones in Texas.
This weekend, several independent booksellers across Texas are celebrating the fact they've survived the e-book trend, and thanking the people who keep the shops going. 鈥� an idea BookPeople Director of Marketing Abby Fennewald says began with CEO Steve Bercu years ago 鈥� kicks off its inaugural event Saturday.
With Half Price Books achieving , BookPeople experiencing growth and more small bookstores popping up around the state, Fennewald is optimistic about the future. Because of their adaptability, Fennewald says independent bookstores can remain successful.
Written by Louise Rodriguez.
