The function of a bookstore is no longer just selling books. At first, it was because selling books alone didn't make money that Wenchuang and fine coffee were added. But now it has become the norm. So for a city, its existence value is to provide a good reading environment or a tasteful leisure space.
Teacher Lian Yue thinks that the book selection function of the bookstore is useless, because no matter how big the bookstore is, it is impossible to have so many kinds of books like Amazon, JD.COM and other online bookstores, and the search is not convenient. In addition, time cost is its disadvantage, and the display function of books has become a chicken rib. Many readers leave messages to vomit, and most books in bookstores are not allowed to be opened (not all of them can not be opened), but online bookstores have trial reading and evaluation. But I don't think people will buy books as planned, just as many people say they will buy them online after reading them in bookstores (because online prices are cheaper). Although online bookstore search is fast and convenient, you don't know what books to read except the recommendation of some people in Weibo or WeChat official account. Bookstores can still play the role of selecting books.
Although reading is increasingly regarded as a practical personal investment, buying books is not entirely deliberate. Bookstores are leisure spaces and social places in cities. When you go shopping in the mall or meet friends passing by the bookstore, buying books is often just a passing thing. And with the increase of many people's income, it is not always for the discount of online bookstores (of course, bookstores will also have discount activities). In fact, online price concessions often need to buy more books.
I traveled to Hong Kong and Taiwan in April and May, and visited many Eslite shops. Although Wenchuang products occupy a considerable space, there are still many books, especially some small branches. If you happen to live nearby, go to the bookstore to buy a book or magazine every day when you go out for a walk, running or shopping, or you may just sit on the bench in front of the store and watch people come and go in the evening sunset.
When you go shopping with your girlfriend or wife, if there happens to be such a bookstore, you can have a good time there without bothering to elaborate. Even if you don't like reading, you can sit at the door and play with your mobile phone. It's better than standing in shoe stores and clothing stores to help carry Bao Qiang. Of course, there are other places to rest in the mall, but bookstores are easy to find. An hour or two later, she came with big bags and small bags. You can pretend to be happy and go home together.