City left with no bookstore(both)

Kalgoorlie, population 30,000, no longer has any store that sells books other than childrens books.
The last dedicated bookstore closed in March and now Target has closed it's store and K Mart has decided to only sell Childrens Books.
Perth is the nearest city, 550 kms, 340 miles away.
Residents are left with the option of ordering books on line or accessing E Books.
Sad day when businesses shun the local population

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curiosi · 61-69, F

Seems for many reading has gone out of style. I love to read and am always interested in increasing my knowledge.

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Gusman · 61-69, M

@MarmeeMarch How do the 80 year olds manage that?
Not everyone is tech savvy and many of the older generation want to hold a book to read.

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Gusman · 61-69, M

@MarmeeMarch 😏😂

PrincessOfQuilts · 36-40, F

That's depressing :(

Gusman · 61-69, M

@PrincessOfQuilts It is when a large percentage of the population is elderly and enjoy reading a hard copy of a book

PrincessOfQuilts · 36-40, F

@Gusman I don't like reading ebooks and always want a hard copy. I know people can order online but that's not always a good option.

Is there a library in Kalgoorlie?

Gusman · 61-69, M

@PrincessOfQuilts Yes, there is a library so the residents are not totally without reading material.
Though it takes a long time for Libraries to get the latest releases and many times, budget constraints do not allow this.

Penny · 46-50, F

they just cant compete with online sellers like on Ebay.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

It's hard for a business to stay in business when the population refuses to support it! Damn it!

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